Wait--did you think your ring was made from genuine stones? You do realize a one-inch real sapphire would have cost upwards of $50,000, right? If you and your boyfriend are serious enough to get engaged, you should have a general idea of his income and his means. For example, if he's between jobs, yet presents you with a diamond big enough to fry eggs on, that should automatically tell you it's not a real diamond. Is the problem that he lied about your ring being genuine, that he can afford better and he's being a cheapskate, or that you're marrying a poor man and this is all he can afford? Either way, your best bet is to tell him the ring isn't quite what you want to wear for the rest of your life. Sit down together and figure out a realistic budget, then go to the jewelry store TOGETHER (making sure to stick to the budget).

they have those ads in magazines too. damn guys are clueless. I'm not some Picky bitch but $20, really?

FFML_314, I completely agree with you.  I think there's much more deceit to this story than OP could fit in the 200 characters.  She sounds more hurt by lack of thought than superficial to me. Also all the girls saying that they got cheap rings:  Those are going to be a hell of a lot classier than an infomercial ring.

I wouldn't wear it OP. The cheap metal it is made from will probably turn your finger green.

He fell for the British Historic Society scam?

Oh boohoo. Stop complaining. At least he proposed in the first place. It's not the price that matters, its the thought. And just because the price is cheap doesn't necessarily mean the metal/jewels are. Get over your self.

today my boyfriend DIDNT propose to me, FML. be happy you didnt post that, at least he got you something. quit bitching

I don't think people are really understanding what the FML is here. I doubt OP is complaining about the price as much as the fact that the ring is just some cheap novelty item on an infomercial that her fiance saw on TV, instead of putting in some effort and actually going out to look for a ring. I understand that women shouldn't require a certain price tag on an engagement ring or any gift for that matter. But I also believe the guy shouldn't be a cheapskate about it either. If all he can afford is a $20 ring, that raises a red flag. Either they've fallen on such hard times that they should probably get their life together before getting engaged or married. or he just didn't even try because he doesn't care. OP I don't see how you couldn't tell it was a cheesy replica. I have costume jewelry that looks better than those things. All I can say is either reevaluate how seriously he's taking your engagement or apply some clear nail polish on the inside of your engagement ring, lest it turn your finger green.

Who cares? Most couples don't even have engagement rings.

Again, no ring at all is classier than one from an infomercial.