All About My Wedding Ring, Q+A, Diamonds vs. Moissanite 💎

[@kristinabraly]

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[@judis6224]

Kristina,your ring your choice, don't let comments spoil your happiness,cause that's all they are,just comments, I don't care and wouldn't care about what people think,they don't know you,,I'm sure they have done things they should be ashamed of,your just showing your choice of engagement ring,the things I've found out about the country people m from and others is disgusting,but will be sorted,so don't give it a thought.

[@goose7574]

❤️I'm sure you've already don't this (and people reading the comments), but... if you haven't, please make sure you get your jewelry re-appraised. I was shocked at what my wedding set was worth a few years ago (purchased in 2005). It was literally double what we paid for it. Thankfully I had somebody tell me to get it checked, so I could make sure _that_ and my other jewelry was covered by my homeowners insurance (a jewelry floater). Hopefully that helps somebody... would hate for somebody to have something happen to their special jewelry and then find out that their insurance wasn't enough to get it replaced. ❤️ Take Care

[@thesmileyeffect]

As a physician, you should never be ashamed by you and your husband's ability to purchase nice things. Nor only did you both attend school and work hard to accomplish your professional success.

[@brianazuniga877]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Celesteintexas]

THIS.

[@native1181]

👏🏽exactly!

[@moriahh7949]

her AND her husband spent over 10+ years in school EACH to afford these things

[@Dayana17ist]

Yess ❤❤

[@aaabbbcccc3171]

Show off that ring! Brag about it. There’s nothing wrong with it. It’s your wedding ring. You and your husband are doctors that’s a huge accomplishment that took a lot of hard work and sacrifices.

[@kristinabraly]

Eep! It makes me so uncomfortable!!!! 😖😩

[@brianazuniga877]

❤️

[@suseq949]

The ring speaks for itself. She doesn't have to brag. 🙂

[@Hboogie182]

Be humble. Telling someone that brag is bad advice.

[@aaabbbcccc3171]

@@suseq949 she can do whatever she pleases 🙂

[@kodysmama]

You can’t be an anesthesiologist, your Husband a Surgeon, drive a Tesla and live in your beautiful home and have a plain Jane ring 😀. Wear it, enjoy it and be proud!! Beautiful!

[@hurst-cs2jh]

Hello Kristine 🥰😊🥰

[@mspursesandshoes]

Loved this, I"m not married and not really dating anyone. I've been successful in my career and decided I'm going to treat myself to a diamond ring as an accomplishment ring.

[@Melissabella]

My mother got married late in life and she bought herself a gorgeous three stone diamond ring *just because she could*. After she got married she kept that ring on her right hand and wore it until the day she died.

[@kristinabraly]

I LOVE that!!!

[@JennyLouRN]

Do it! I did! Mine is a smaller version of Kristina’s!

[@simpleandrea5726]

I am currently a college student. I would love to do that someday!

[@emjayluxe]

As you should!! 👏🏻

[@Kurukullachis]

I got engaged a week ago and my ring makes my heart melt. I think size is personal and depends on your hand shape. Everyone’s is so personal and no one should shame anyone for having larger or smaller stones than them it’s so personal. Mines micro pave with a round brilliant cut centre stone E colour, VS2 clarity and 1ct feel very lucky

[@Melissabella]

As a jeweler, I am more amazed by the incredible craftsmanship of the jewelers who made that ring than the diamond itself. Your daughter's grandchildren will be wearing that ring someday and it will be just as perfect as it is today. Also, you certainly know how to pick a diamond!

[@kristinabraly]

That means so much coming from an expert like you in the field! Thank you!

[@JAPANattacks]

They'll sell it lol 😅😅

[@helenalovelock1030]

It’s beautiful.

[@rustyleann7257]

SAVE ALL THOSE RINGS! Keep them for your girls. We love heirlooms, and I’m guessing those cost a pretty penny. So save one of each for the baby girls who might want them in the future

[@MQS11]

Just love how women bond together over each other's jewelry, especially wedding and engagement rings. It always makes me smile. 🥰 Spectacular choice KB! Enjoy it in good health ❤️

[@lucbelcher7256]

This ring does your hard work and dedication to being a mother, wife and Doctor justice!

[@jasmineleopard7593]

There is literally nothing that could make that ring any more stunning! It is perfection in every way. Congrats! You deserve it!

[@lfjphotog6779]

I think it's actually just a matter of preference. Some people literally don't care about jewelry and the wedding/engagement ring is only about the symbology- not a fashion statement. Others like to upgrade the way you did, which is what I did, although I didn't get a bigger center stone. I had a three stone ring and I just had the stones reset in another setting with a pave halo. For a lot of people they like to upgrade because it is first a symbol of your love, but also symbolic of your accomplishments and the life you have built with your spouse. For a while, the anniversary band was popular. People would keep their wedding band and engagement ring, but add a diamond pave band to symbolize a significant wedding anniversary. I think it's whatever people want to do.

[@maryvblair]

My mom got a new engagement ring for 25 years and a new wedding band at 30 years. (Partly because her fingers got a little bigger as she got older and her wedding band didn’t fit anymore) She had her original engagement ring turned into a beautiful right-hand ring, and I think that was a great way to preserve it. Her ring had a center stone and ten diamonds around it (added on their 10th anniversary) in a rectangular shape, and the jeweler put it in a beautiful shape of a circle, and it kind of looks like a flower. She plans to hand it off to my brother if he wants to get engaged, and if he wants to keep it the way it is that’s fine but she’s okay if he wants to change it. Just wanted to share that little story because it’s such a wonderful thing to be able to upgrade your rings but keep the originals for sentimental reasons.

[@Katlynboaty]

Absolutely STUNNING ! 🤩🤩🤩 I love the fact that you went with him to pick out and design your ring . I think the stigma of NOT having your partner choose a ring 💍 isn’t “selfish” “takes away the surprise” or “controlling” because YOU are wearing it for the rest of your life !

[@winiconnor4981]

My (now) husband didn't even come with me when I chose my ring... I literally just went to the store and bought it (within out budget) because he got tired of coming with me because I'm too picky 😅😅 my mom got upset when she found out... I never understood why, I wanted what I wanted!! 😅

[@kelsieswatek9910]

My fiancee and I went and picked out my ring and I'm glad! We thought we were on the same page on the style but when we put it on my hand we were like yeah no. But once we found the one, it was a magical experience together!

[@AdriannaLify]

We know you don’t have to show off.... or brag... 😆 You work hard for everything you have. I actually see it as motivation. 😌🤷🏽‍♀️ You are just giving your subscribers what they want! I know when my fiancé and I were talking about rings and getting engaged he was trying to buy a 20,000 ring. I saw your previous video about your ring last year, and I told him to get a moissanite instead of a diamond! So you helped us out! ❤️ At the end of the day... you cannot satisfy everyone. If they don’t like it... they have a choice not to watch it.

[@mikaylaa6743]

I love that you talked about moissanite! I have a moissanite and sadly so many people think they are a fake ring or have this idea that it's for people who cannot afford diamonds when in reality a lot of people like myself own both, they each have their own pros and cons! Even for people who choose moissanite purely for the cost-benefit because they can't afford a diamond, it is still a gorgeous stone and in no way anything to be ashamed of! Also, I don't know too much about this but I have heard moissanite in the smaller stones does not hold up as well, perhaps that's why your moissanite eternity band didn't hold up as well, my jeweler recommended using diamonds for side stones, eternity bands or any stones below a carat instead of moissanite.

[@smitnikinicola]

As a jeweller, I loved this video. You are so right in terms of the 14ct. If you are are going for gold go 9ct. Otherwise Platinum. 💎

[@Hannah-pz5wp]

Moissanite IS a fake diamond 😂

[@mikaylaa6743]

@@Hannah-pz5wp I mean its a different stone so no not a fake diamond lol. But in terms of do people use it in place of a diamond because it’s affordable absolutely! Some use it and say it is a diamond as well which is why I understand your comment, it can for sure be classified as diamond passing! My comment was just highlighting that there are also people who appreciate the stone and also own diamonds and can afford them but still purchase moissanite for pieces. I think white sapphire is a beautiful stone, could it pass for a low quality diamond? Sure. Doesn’t diminish its value or beauty as a stone.

[@Allicatxo13]

@@Hannah-pz5wp No. It's not. It's a different stone completely. A lab created diamond generally costs less than a comparable moissanite. I prefer moissanite to diamonds because of the rainbow refraction and sparkle. Diamonds are comparatively lackluster. Plus, a natural moissanite is rare, a diamond is not. That's a myth perpetuated by the diamond industry. Moissanite is also conflict free, and it comes from space. Was found in a meteor. As someone heavily into astrophysics, this makes it way more special. It is like wearing a little piece of space. You can prefer diamonds, but down downgrade a moissanite to a fake diamond. A Cubic Zirconia is a fake diamond.

[@susucool]

@@Hannah-pz5wp moissanite is moissanite. It’s only fake if you tell people that it is diamond.

[@lalalynnsey]

I love this deep jewel tone on you! And, I'm echoing most of the other comments here but like I said in a DM to you, FLAUNT THAT RING! You two worked (financially, emotionally, in your relationship for one another and in your individual lives as separate people) H A R D to get to where you are today. You have a beautiful family, two healthy baby girls, parents that come around and are excited to love on their grandchildren, furbabies running around...relish in your achievements as a woman, a wife, a mom, and a doctor. ♥️

[@kristinabraly]

i have the best life 🥺 thank you

[@Derekmua]

Never be ashamed!!!! A ring is a ring. It symbolizes love and a reminder that you made it.. no matter what my partner gets me I’ll be so happy.. gorgeous ring!

[@Girlgirltv215]

I live for your luxuriousness . If people don’t like it they can just not watch

[@MariaOrtiz-de2uo]

Girl your husband is a doctor and your an anesthesiologist! Y’all deserve it!!!!!!!

[@orioncasalducinoa3027]

She’s also a doctor ....

[@annamuller7183]

@@orioncasalducinoa3027 I was about to say that, thanks for mentioning

[@123meaghanb]

“You AND your husband are doctors”...so antiquated that the commenter listed the husband first

[@ashleyosborne2651]

You worked hard and also your husband you deserve to "brag" love your channel!

[@erinenyart6813]

I got a moissanite ring when my husband and I got engaged 19 years ago. No one had really ever heard of it, but our jeweler recommended it and I still love it. We always intended to replace it with a diamond later on but I never really thought it necessary. Maybe at 20 years hubby will surprise me! All your sets are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[@rubychanel3910]

I always say why walk, when you can strut!! You better strut honey!!💅🏾

[@kristinabraly]

Haha I love it! Thank you so much lovely!!

[@simple_naildesigns]

😂🥰

[@Aikman94]

I don't understand why it'd be a problem. It's one of your passions and you've worked for it. You never took it from someone else and all you have has been earned. I love your channel and I'm not even a doctor nor in any health-related profession.

[@lissetsanchez5316]

Wedding rings are a huge deal (for me at least). It represents a love & you my dear deserve to wear what you love. These rings are all gorgeous! I personally love the princess cut and is the one my husband updated our ring after 10 years of marriage. Thank you for sharing! ☺️

[@jayl69]

You work hard for your money; never be ashamed of what you buy yourself.

[@munaali840]

The Internet can be an evil place but there are people who are just happy for others. It's beautiful thanks for making this video your planner video I couldn't stop looking at it! Congratulations it looks stunning on you 😍😍

[@bellasxitems1]

You inspired me to go get the engagement ring I dreamt of! I was scared it was "too big" I ended up getting a little under 4.5ct radiant cut center stone! With two emerald cuts on each side. I'm so happy ahhh!! Thank you for showing me that big rings can be classy and not gaudy

[@camelia725]

Got my original engagement and wedding band from Laurenb and I can’t tell you how wonderful they are! Quality is phenomenal!

[@maureengrimes8582]

I had two bands on either side of my solitaire that were all soldered. When I upgraded the solitaire, I felt the same as you, the other band took away from the beauty of the solitaire. So it was removed. Now I wear that band separately on a different hand. All of your rings are gorgeous!

[@gpcheng87]

As a woman in my early thirties who has always worked hard and also loves fine jewelry, I totally agree with all the other comments here about not apologizing or having to explain how you choose to spend your hard-earned money. I might also be biased, but fine jewelry can also be one of the best investments, when done right. I'm wearing many hats, but one includes working for a diamond services company. I wanted to share some quick tidbits/helpful hints for anyone here that's engagement ring/upgrade shopping like you suggested: first, I agree that your eternity band was poorly executed, but it's probably not because it's 14k. 14k is the 2nd hardest wearing of the 3 most common fine/high jewelry metals; platinum is the hardest and 18k is the softest. I wear a 4ct diamond eternity band in 18k white gold every day, and have had no warping, loose stones...etc. If anyone commissions a similar piece, make sure there's enough metal there to support all those stones! Second, elongated fancy cuts (marquise, pears, movals..etc) tend to look (or "face up") larger than round brilliants, princess, or Asscher cuts; they also tend to look whiter and hide inclusions better, all other things being equal. Love that you also highlighted the importance of having a good protection plan from your jeweler - there's peace of mind knowing future cleaning and repairs are covered. Everything was beautiful and happy hunting to everyone shopping! 💍🙂🛍

[@mamagoose7970]

I thought I could answer more in depth the question about a big gorgeous ring without diamond price, as the daughter of a gemologist/jeweler! Moissanite is probably the closest to the look of an actual diamond, but much cheaper. They do have more sparkle and fire (fire is the rainbow sparkles you'll see reflected back at you, instead of just clear flashes of light). The average person probably won't be able to tell the difference, but someone who knows gems might. It's very hard (9.5 on the MOHS scale, vs 10 for diamonds), and therefore is a good choice for everyday wear. If you love the fire and sparkle of diamonds, go for a moissanite! Cubic zirconia also has a lot of fire and sparkle, and is cheaper than moissanite, but it doesn't last as long. It can get cloudy with time, especially when exposed to lots of hand washing/lotion/oils/etc. It typically won't sparkle as well in "bad" lighting, too. They can be great for a starter ring, but be aware they aren't going to look as sparkly and beautiful in a few years, especially if worn daily. White Sapphire is a popular choice, and a good option for those who love the color of a diamond but don't want as much fire. White sapphires don't have any fire, so their sparkle can look cleaner and less blingy, if that's your style. You can definitely tell the difference between a diamond and a white sapphire, with the difference being more obvious the larger you go. Those are kind of the most popular choices in recent years as diamonds alternatives. I personally have a 2.5 carat equivalent moissanite engagement ring, and absolutely love it. It sparkles like crazy, and was a fraction of the price of a diamond for almost the same look. I've yet to meet anyone that isn't surprised when I tell them it's not a diamond.

[@Sarah-Sophia-Stoltenberg]

As long as you love it, no comment should make you or your hubby feel bad. It's beautiful ❤️

[@chriskrajnyak9082]

I am so glad you did this video!!! Dont fear anyone! Your life, your business...i love your taste and learning about your items helps us to make decisions. I also enjoy your love for Moissanite, i have several pieces as well as diamonds, and enjoy BOTH...well done and many thanks!

[@audreytousha1748]

The reason the moissanite gems keep falling out of your band is because they're a baguette/emtald cut. typically gems up in a baguett/emerald style have a harder time staying put in the prongs of the setting especially when they're in an eternity band. It's such a shame that eternity bands are so beautiful because regardless of cut they're almost always problematic and end up losing a gem or two throughout the lifetime of the ring. As for the hardness of the metal I'd 100% recommend going platinum if you do end up going to a diamond setting for the eternity ring. I'd also highly recommend you check out lab created diamonds!

[@kristinabraly]

Thanks for that info Audrey I found it super helpful!!

[@lesliebrown4386]

I’m SO GLAD you made this video! I will be married for 10 years soon and want to upgrade my ring. This gave me such wonderful ideas! I don’t find it bragging at all. You and HB work very hard. You go girl.

[@allisonbracken1372]

Love it! Everyone’s ring stories are so unique! Mine came from a pawn shop. I was 19 and we were living paycheck to paycheck. I wanted a ring and I didn’t feel weird about bad ju ju. I feel like at one point the person before me loved what that ring meant. My center stone has been upgraded now that we are financially able to. We have been married 10 years with many more to go! Celebrate your love and accomplishments however you see fit!

[@courtneylyons8404]

Love grows and evolves just like a person/couple/family, why can't your jewelry? You worked hard for your money you can spend it on whatever you want without any apologies!

[@kimmaree123]

It would be so nice for each of your daughters to get the wedding band and eternity ring from your other set. That way they have to same ring each from your old wedding set.

[@katesantel]

I love hearing you talk about your jewelry! It's all beautiful! Don't be embarrassed to talk about it!

[@stephylouhoo]

I know you’re busy but can you just go ahead and add a jewelry line to the mix?? 😂😂 I would love some dainty diamond pieces.

[@kristinabraly]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@maiyaestrella2165]

Girl you and your hubs worked hard to get to where you’re at! Show off, brag, enjoy the things you buy... I’ll just live vicariously though you!!

[@suseq949]

Maybe in my next life I'll be as together as she is ..😂 Gorgeous, as brilliant as her ring, incredibly accomplished.

[@theLightLees]

Your rings are gorgeous! My husband didn’t propose with a ring, so I got to pick exactly what I wanted later. I knew when I got married again that I wanted something different - so I went with rose gold with a morganite center stone and set with a single row of pave diamonds. My wedding bands (also two cause this girl is extra) alternates diamonds and morganite stones. I love Love LOVE my set. I have banged my ring and I knocked out a halo stone but never damaged the center stone. Never worry about what others thing- you rock the ROCK that speaks to you.

[@HelloMoto_]

It was an absolute pleasure hearing you discuss rings, and stones! I think the fact that you were able to do this for yourself is also very empowering. ❤️

[@ToniSevdalis]

My dream ring! So beautiful 😍

[@kristinabraly]

Aww thank you Toni! 🥰

[@dsmyth9940]

I'm 43 and feel you should own it, you and Mr B worked your behinds off (annnd still do!) to be able to afford your life. The beautiful thing about all if our lives is they include what we as individuals like and enjoy to have and hold. I love cheap airport plastic snow gloves and expensive simple fine leather totes. I work hard and know people who can afford nicer and lower end. All price points have great stuffs. I love living vicariously on your channel and feel proud of you for being a good example of a woman who slays it. If anything your success shows folks ... that hard work can pay off if your are money savvy

[@Jenneska]

This is the video I’ve been waiting for. That ring is stunning!!! I’m so happy such a dream inspiration piece exists!

[@aubryh327]

My absolute dream ring! My fiancé and I are both med students and look up to you and HB! We always say we want to be the Bralys when we grow up😂

[@kaitlinbeste]

I agree and I also feel like your ring should reflect not only the symbol of marriage but your personality and style

[@NoseyFloridaGirl]

You’re right about thinking long and hard about trading in your original diamond 💍 I regret trading mine in. Feelings change over the years. I didn’t care then but I do now .

[@samanthatyree2065]

Glad I'm not the only who has more than one wedding set 🙈 I've got 4! 😅

[@TheGridMedia]

I love that you carry and I’m trying to get my wife comfortable about the idea. Definitely with the intent that your life is more important that any item, especially when its insured.

[@HTXGal]

Congratulations! My eyes were darting back and forth between the ring and the Rolex.

[@sailboatrn7372]

Never worry about us judging you!! You and HB have earned everything you have!! Next, since I love jewelry and watches, would you mind doing your watch collection? Just got my dream engagement ring for my 60 birthday. Your rings are stunning!!

[@cancan8201]

Also I have my nanas ring that mom used for her engagement ring. It’s so antique looking but it’s too small for me to wear. But that’s also something you can do with the ring for your daughters. If they decide to get married. And they person actually asks yal first.

[@nataliefrederick784]

"...Could be sumpin else" 🤣 This was incredibly informative!! I've been discussing upgrading my set and essentially want a replica of my existing rings but bigger and higher quality! Well deserved, Doc!!!! 😍

[@maryw1778]

While in my twenties, I did a lot of "research" on diamonds prior to my engagement and designed my perfect ring. A few years later and a smidge wiser, I realised the synthetic value created by a monopoly in the industry paled by detriment it forced upon millions of people in the world. While I still love the sentimental value of my ring, I have no intention of buying another diamond. . .

[@smash0005]

I’m with you on that realization buuuut I still really love diamonds and am upgrading anyway

[@JazmineAmbriaaaa156]

Exactly how I feel! I am so glad people are learning more about how horrible the diamond industry is.

[@NurseOnDuty117]

I used to work at Tiffany & Co before I became a nurse and LOVED looking at all the stuff (plus the employee discount 😉)

[@hengwin]

I've been nursing an awful toothache over the complete holiday weekend, so this video totally cheered me up because I'm a huge magpie (got it from grandma). Loved learning more about the process, too. That stone is gorgeous and both rings are so unique. I'm from a country where people don't typically give engagement rings, and if they do, they are usually either tiny or no real diamonds because our men don't want to shell out the massive cash. Maybe I need to find myself a cute American haha.

[@8Agnew]

I love rings and have more than one I wear as a wedding set. Loved this video. One of my rings is moissanite, one is my original diamond ring set, one is my diamond anniversary ring, and I have cz rings, too.

[@hurst-cs2jh]

Hello Denise 🤔🥰

[@jasmineleopard7593]

My one useless skill is that I can spot a “fake diamond” a mile away. The moissanite just has a very clear glassy reflective look. It’s still beautiful, but diamonds have a subtle gray tone to their shine and i can easily tell. Just think it’s funny that that’s my useless skill considering I’m not even really a jewelry connoisseur 😅. My own engagement ring is a really small (less than .5 carrot) diamond which I still love. I guess my only issue with moissanite is when people use it as a way to get a rock so big that it’s not even believable anymore. Like for you guys being in the profession you are, even the huge moissanite stones- it’s believable that it could be diamond since you guys could afford it. But my brother bought his fiancé a moissanite ring and it’s a whopper and she tries to tell people it’s diamond (not that people are right to be asking in the first place) but it’s just not believable considering she is financially dependent on him and he works a decent job but nothing that would provide for a huge ass diamond ring. It’s like a dead giveaway. I’m with you on the fact that i would rather just say it’s moissanite and love it for what it is than to try and pass it off as a diamond

[@sarabera325]

How interesting! I'd never heard about moissanite until this video.

[@Sable1837]

I can spot a Moissanite too and it makes me cringe when some ladies try to pass off theirs as a Diamond. So awkward.

[@jasmineleopard7593]

@@Sable1837 yeah. I feel like there’s nothing at all wrong with a moissanite but it’s just weird the need for some people to lie about it. Like they obviously wish it was a diamond if they’re trying to say it is one. I feel bad for the person that gave it to them- I’m sure they feel belittled that their fiancé is going around lying about the ring.

[@Sable1837]

@@jasmineleopard7593 Same. I actually got into it with a gentleman who had the gall to say he was considering giving his GF a Moiss ring and letting her believe it was a Diamond. He said that most people have never heard of a Moiss much less able to tell them apart from a Diamond. I completely disagree, especially with social media and Moissanites' growing popularity. I discouraged him from doing that because I believe she will be humiliated by someone who will call her on it. If it is a Moiss, say so and wear it proud. Don't lie by omission to your future spouse. I feel bad for her.

[@debfox]

Honestly though why care what someone thinks or does? Women need to be building each other up not tearing them down!

[@amakaorogbu7073]

I’m so stinkin’ excited for this and it’s 45 FREAKIN’ MINUTES 😍

[@gemradiant6350]

My two favorite diamond cuts: Radiant and Oval. For me, the Radiant is the most beautiful cut. With 70 facets, it’s has the most facets of the traditional fancy cut diamonds. It’s stunning, esp in a Plat setting !! I also like Lauren B Jewlers craftsmanship! I don’t think Moisanite faceting looks exactly like a diamond’s faceting ; one can tell the difference after looking at quite a few diamonds and Moissanite in most cuts, but that stone can have more fire. Enjoy your beautiful rings! Your oval, colorless diamond is beautiful!! 💍

[@petuniab.222]

I have a (2ct) oval moissanite engagement ring set in a cage setting in sterling silver. With a plain 2mm plain sterling silver band. Very minimalist but perfect for me. I got them both on Amazon. Under $100 bucks

[@donnaridings1219]

Girl! People who hate will HATE! THEY ARE JEALOUS! ❤❤Enjoy your bling and where it with pride!

[@francesmechelle2206]

DAYYYYYYYMN Dr. B! With ALL due respect ma’am that ring is STUNNING 😍 and you SHOULD be more happy to “flex”(although I don’t see you being a flexer lol) and show it off. I’m sure if I walked by you IRL I’d definitely have to admire its beauty. You’ve worked hard to be where you are in life and how you decide to spend your money is no ones business. Literally NO ONE but your own. You support and give back more than most others on YT and I love how willing you are to be transparent. Thanks for another great video, I had no idea round diamonds were more expensive! 🖤

[@SwissSteph]

This ring is PERFECTION. And listening to you talk about your rings for 45 minutes was salve for my soul. Thank you.

[@Dexy83]

Girl! I have tiny little fingers, too! 4.5 to 4.75... The struggle is real for costume rings. 🤣. My Mom had her original engagement and wedding rings melted and the diamond mounted as a graduation gift. It meant so much, but even more now that she passed.

[@KoriEmerson]

Oh my gosh . That will be something to treasure forever. And your Mamma will always be with you .

[@janenejones2036]

I chose a Moissanite for my ‘diamonds’, lg middle stone and 2 smaller stones on each size. I absolutely love it. It is ALWAYS glittery. What sold me was that Moissante is an ‘outer space’ stone. I like the weird! I had a friend comment once ‘what do you do, polish that thing every day?!’ snarky comment. She’s not such a good friend now. 🙄

[@lrfoster87]

That ring is almost as stunning as your smile! Love your videos, thanks for sharing the information!

[@Quit3Cut3]

I went with my hubby and helped pick out my ring. I’m super picky about what I like lol. His budget was far more than I ever expected or wanted. He spent about 12k on my engagement ring and another 3k on my wedding band. I love my rings, so much! Your rings are beautiful. I want a moissanite ring now lol.

[@StyleandGrace08]

This ring needs a evening gown and a floor length fur coat for daily wear... lol 😂 😍🤩

[@princess3193]

'FAUX' FUR!!!

[@nikkil764]

@@princess3193 No go real or go home. I’ll bet you wear leather handbags. Where do you think that comes from? And don’t tell me it’s more humane, you have no idea how they get the leather.

[@princess3193]

@@nikkil764 Excuse me, you have no idea what I know. I know more than you and actually I don't wear any leather bags, shoes, etc. I buy products that aren't tested on animals and are vegan. I've been vegetarian since I was 16 and have been eating a vegan diet for a while. I would NEVER say leather is more humane, it's horrific and wrong too! I have posted many videos of animal abuse, which most people ignore because it's easier to turn a blind eye than face the fact that they are funding the problem or to try and make some changes in their lives. One video was a cow getting skinned alive by young guys in a poor country so they can make leather, and another was the process of killing crocodiles by ramming metal rods down their spines for stupid bags, wallets, belts, shoes, etc. Also ostriches and snakes get killed. These exotic skins are for Gucci, Prada, and Louis Vuitton to name a few. I also show factory farming and the dairy industry, both of which are horrific also. They are ALL WRONG and all of them should be banned everywhere! I sign petitions daily against animal abuse in hopes to get it all stopped and save animals lives as well as our planet! Nice try sweetie!

[@nikkil764]

@@princess3193 Well good for you. You might be surprised but I used to be a vegan too. Unfortunately I became disillusioned with some of the vegans who were so busy virtue signaling they became rather hostile to anyone who had a different point of view. I didn’t agree with their attacks on other people so I walked away.

[@princess3193]

@@nikkil764 @Monique Lehnhardt Well thank you and I am surprised you used to be vegan. It's unfortunate that some people made you turn away from it. It is a very touchy subject with many people, but try not to let them get to you because the last thing they would really want is to turn you against it. Plus, you want to do it for the animals, the environment, and your overall health. Even if you do some meals a week, that's better than nothing. I know it's very hard to transition, especially with dairy, but there's so many amazing products out now that weren't out when I was younger, so that definitely helps! I strive to cook so that my meals not only taste just like meat/dairy, but beat anyone's meat/dairy dishes. It's hard, but I'm an excellent cook so I've been able to really excel with many vegan dishes that I've made myself. I do watch a lot of vegan KZbinrs, but I always make the recipe my own in some way. There's many good KZbinrs to follow. Some of my favorites are: Ghetto Vegans, Avantegardevegan, Chef Jana, Sarah's Test Kitchen, Connie's RAWsome Kitchen, Thee Burger Dude, Sauce Stache, Sarah's Vegan Kitchen, Edgy Veg, The Vegan Zombie. I've actually met Gaz (Avantegardevegan), and showed him many pics of my vegan dishes and he told me I should open a vegan restaurant lol. I was so shocked he said that, what a compliment coming from him! He is just as sweet in person as he is on camera! Unfortunately I don't have the time, but maybe when I retire I can have one of those trucks lol. You need to try Impossible meat, and Beyond Meat sausages in Hot Italian flavor. Those are two of the best and most realistic vegan meats on the planet. No meat eater would ever know the difference, that's how exact they are and they are so delicious. My bf isn't vegan, but those Hot Italian sausages are his favorite!! Mine too! Second for us is Impossible. I've made their burgers, and meatloaf and Salisbury steaks with their block of meat (see the Ghetto Vegans recipes - I didn't use liquid smoke and I added a few other seasonings & ingredients I had, one being MSG) and they were the bomb! No way anyone on the planet would know they were vegan! My bf said that I made the best meatloaf and Salisbury steaks he's ever had in his life! My parents too lol! Now that's what I strive for, for my vegan dishes to be better than meat! Yay! I don't eat boring and tasteless food. My food is more flavorful than other people's meat/dairy dishes. I recreate hearty and savory meals. There's just no need to eat animals when food like this can been created to taste even better. I'm just so glad we have such amazing products out now so I can replicate many dishes. Another example is, I make Just Egg to taste just like egg lol. Add some black salt, garlic, olive oil, and pepper, and it's the closest thing to egg. I'm obsessed with it. I made a Just Egg omelet with veggies, my fav vegan cheese, vegan bacon, sausage, hash brown, and made that all into a sandwich where I grilled the bread on a pan with vegan butter and I guarantee it will beat anyone else's egg omelet sandwich! My mom actually thought I used egg beater lol. It's that close, and depends how you prepare it too. I've also made vegan shrimp, scallops, the Gardein fish (I love to beer battered & fry all of them), replica Popeyes spicy chicken sandwich (my bf said the sauce was spot on, woo!), chicken parm, meatball subs, pizza, eggplant, lasagna with my homemade ricotta cheese, onion soup where I made the soup taste just like one I loved when I was 16 and stopped eating it after I realized it was made with beef broth, chicken soup, pho soup, spinach Alfredo pasta, steak and cheese subs, mac n cheese, broccoli and cheese quiche, hashbrown casserole, ice cream pie, ice cream shakes, even vegan mayo, etc! I have made so many recipes I cannot even think of them all. Next to tackle is homemade mozzarella cheese, and steak with washed seitan. I've used the powder seitan to make chicken/steak, but washed is a whole other level and is way more realistic but so much more time consuming and I just don't have the time right now to do it. I've also tried vegan bread, but that takes too long too and I'm not as good at baking. I kind of suck at baking actually lol. Vegan cake has given me so much trouble, so I'm done with homemade for now lol! I'm going back to the Duncan Hines box mixes, which most of them are accidentally vegan and I'm still experimenting with vegan egg substitutes. Anyways, I've made sooooo many things that if u have any questions, I would probably be able to help u or steer u in the right direction if you wanted.

[@michellekilcoyne5508]

"I'm not gonna say what kinds...but I live in Texas" 😅

[@karacompean8061]

I recently just designed my engagement ring and was feeling a little bit guilty for doing so because i thought it might take away the suprise factor of the expierence. But I am so happy that I did because I pay so close attention to detail and want it to be perfection. Your ring is gorgeous and you so desereve to show it off!

[@oliviacekean1728]

Don’t feel guilty. You will be wearing it for the rest of your life. Gotta make sure you really love everything about it so picking it out makes sense :)

[@karinachavez2425]

Has he proposed? How was it? I am on the same boat lol

[@karacompean8061]

@@karinachavez2425 He has not proposed yet! I wanted to wait until this summer since I am just graduating from college and starting a new job! I told him I want to be suprised for the actucal proposal so I know zero details about when it will happen!

[@karinachavez2425]

@@karacompean8061 congratulations in advance 💕

[@yaraws1735]

I love a lot of your videos, but I would be lying if I didn’t say that this is one of my FAVOURITES!! Thank you for sharing your ring journey and information, thank you for opening up about different stones, and thank you for being vulnerable. I hope all you get in this video is positive feedback, because I truly wish more people talked about this!! Fantastic and very informative!!

[@joelynb6366]

My dad makes jewelry. It’s so fun to get to design and see you dreams come to life.

[@AthenaAthena]

You would be the best jeweler! Your attention to detail is phenomenal. Thank you for doing this video. Your oval ring is gorgeous 😍

[@LNatureblush]

Can you do a review and recommendation for your rolexes? There are not too many reviews online from female and the technical side of things. I can only find the fashion lover or a male who collects watches...no in between!

[@jennyk.8349]

This is insane! My engagement ring was 1K from Etsy purchased without my knowledge so a design that was appealing to my husband and wedding band I purchased from Etsy for $35. And also we got married the day before the big Texas winter storm at a park for $100 lol

[@KitKat-ve2em]

Stunning, I must say I had the same idea about east/west but read reviews that they have quality issues so opted out and just wear a band when I want to travel. The bow tie issue is not one that Jewlers like to talk about, I found out about Bow ties when shopping for my pear Diamond which also has bow tie.

[@melissa564]

I always enjoy jewelry videos, and always like to hear how a persons tasted change and what you have learned on this journey. Thank you for posting all of this information ❤

[@melzabes]

Girl, you earned it and you worked for it! Loveeee that you share every aspect of your life♥️ ps. My husband is in the market for a Tesla and came across your video when you got yours wrapped, and he’s like babe look at her car-I’m like ohh, that’s Kristina ♥️!!

[@mumof3j]

I say brag away! You both work hard and live a life that dreams are made of for most people. I love watching your videos. Your ring is perfection. I love it!

[@MissMariahNicole]

I love this video and your personality 💘💘💘 amazing

[@parrishlake7321]

Your ring is stunning! I am so happy you chose to address it because I was so curious! Don’t blame you for keeping prices private. Thank you for the spectacular information.

[@LauraSim407]

I watched this vid right when you uploaded and I had never heard of Rare Carat until you mentioned it. Almost a year of checking everyday for my perfect stone, I finally found my beautiful diamond on V-day!! I’m so glad I watched your vid and listened to you carefully bc it helped me a lot. I went with a round 4.54ct hearts & arrow cut. Thanks!

[@Mystified1978]

I have a bunch of different rings! I have my original set and then over the years I’ve gotten some bigger CZ and morganite rings, and then I’ll go back to my smaller 1 carat original diamond. Anyways I love jewelry and all videos about jewelry!

[@HannahBMann]

While I'm not in the market for a new ring (maybe at ten years!) I learned so much. You said you were worried about making this, but I think it turned out great! xo

[@hollyjohnson7611]

Gorgeous! Thank you for taking the time to share with all of us. You certainly have an eye for beautiful jewelry 😍

[@simonewade1406]

I am a registered nurse, I have a ring extremely similar to yours from the same exact jeweler but them gem stone is moisanite. Probably well over 95% off the retail price of yours. My ladies… there are options lol.

[@Dexy83]

You just started talking about the possible backlash... F' Em! You and HB went to medical school, you have multiple side hustles while raising 2 children... You buy what you want! Thank you for sharing, always. 😁

[@Paytonh0104]

I have a ring just like yours. Mine is a 2 carat center stone. I get attention from mine, I can’t imagine how much yours gets. 😀

[@steph8712]

i love rings- yours is gorgeous! i just got a new wedding set for 20 years and it’s so fun to upgrade and just enjoy something new:) Enjoy your beautiful set!

[@kimmykx2]

You need your own jewelry line seriously 😩❤️

[@hannahhester8376]

Save the rings, definitely! I actually have a gold and emerald ring from my girlfriend, her family are the descendants of pirates, the ring's been passed down for almost 300 years. I've already planned to make it my engagement and wedding ring too. Because actually a lot of the time in earlier time periods, you would get one ring, not more than one. Besides, this ring is big enough already. Lol.

[@Acct846]

You are a Dr, you save life, you deserve to show off 😂

[@tinalouiseking]

Never apologize for the great things you have in your life❤

[@amandamathews4516]

I have waited forever for this video. I’m in a radiography program and I always say if I didn’t chose medicine, I would be a jeweler. I’m obsessed. As early as I can remember I had on too many rings. Nothing has changed except the quality of the jewelry. 🙃

[@sephoraice22]

This video is so inspiring for us young professionals out here, what a dream!! Your taste is impeccable

[@leenaa9550]

It's dazzling! Maybe I don't have a sense of the size of your hands, but I thought it was much bigger than 4ct! Beautifully set.