Woman's Fiancé Proposes Again Right Before Wedding. Why She Declared The Re-Do Tainted

For some brides-to-be, it may seem like two proposals would be better than one. For one Connecticut couple, though, it was bittersweet. When you've got a brand new engagement ring on your finger, most newly-minted fiancés don't want to take it off. Since many people need their new ring resized, though, taking it off and leaving it with a jeweler is often a must. Yet, after Christina Cook dropped her ring off at the jeweler for resizing, she never saw it again.

"It was just perfect," Cook told NBC Connecticut Responds about her 4-carat morganite ring. This ring wasn't just special because it was hers; it also had an unusual color with a pink stone. When the ring needed to be resized in order to fit alongside her wedding band, they took it to Michaels Jewelers in Orange, Connecticut. The couple became suspicious of how long the resizing was taking, and that's when Cook's fiancé got a message from the jeweler letting them know that the ring had gone missing. The jeweler reimbursed them for the ring and offered them a discount on a new ring. Understandably, though, they didn't want to purchase anything from the same jeweler. 

Cook's fiancé got her a new ring, and he popped the question a second time. "He kind of made it special again, but it's just not the same," Cook explained. "It's very tainted, and it's so disappointing all the way around."

Considering how much an engagement ring costs and the sentimental value it carries, no one wants to lose the jewelry that kicked off their engagement. Still, needing your ring resized is anything but uncommon. Getting the wrong size is one of the easiest mistakes to make when buying engagement rings. Luckily, some jewelry brands provide ways to find your ring size at home. Keep in mind that checking your size at a moderate temperature in the afternoon is best for getting the most accurate fit. The goal is a ring that slides off with just a bit of difficulty around the knuckle.

There are plenty of things you shouldn't say to someone who just got engaged. Similarly, you probably shouldn't mention the lost engagement ring story to anyone whose ring is currently at the jeweler. For anyone planning to get their ring resized, though, there are tips to keep in mind to get your ring home safely. NBC Connecticut Responds recommends taking a close-up photo of your ring before dropping it off. Ask the jeweler you work with to show you proof of insurance and list an appraisal value for your ring. And read the paperwork you get carefully to make sure everyone is on the same page about the resizing. If your ring has been at the jeweler for two weeks or longer than any provided timetable, check in on the process. This should prevent the need for a second engagement ring. 

While Cook didn't get her engagement ring back, to her disappointment, she and her fiancé tied the knot, proving that love is the most important thing. Still, it must have been bitterswee. "It's a memory that is absolutely gone," she said of her lost ring.