Dear engagement ring,

First of all, I remember the day I got you like it was yesterday. You could say it was the happiest day of my life.

But it wasn’t the diamonds I was so happy about, but rather the guy who gave them to me. When people glance at you, they might see precious stones placed almost perfectly on a silver band, but what I see is something so much better. I see the special person who gave you to me.

I guess that is your purpose after all, to symbolize love, but what is love really? I feel as though you can’t measure love by the number of gifts you give someone. Don’t get me wrong, chocolate, flowers and nice dates are definitely a good thing, but I measure love by what I do for someone else. I know that love doesn’t come easy, but it comes with sacrifices.

When I wear you, it proves that someone loves me so much that they are willing to commit to a life together. It’s nice to know that you won’t have to do things alone. So, I thank you, ring, for giving me that comfort.

I also thank you for being there in times when things weren’t so clear, and important choices had to be made. Marriage is not all butterflies and roses, but it is definitely worth it when you’ve found the right person to share it with. That’s why I look to you when I need a reminder of how much my fiancé loves me.

It is also not a bad thing to feel special when someone wants to take a look at you. Hearing all of the ooh’s and ahh’s when people lift my hand to look at you is an uplifting feeling, but I can’t help but blush and think about my wonderful fiancé while receiving all of this attention. I know that he is proud of you as well and wants you to be shown off to all of my friends.

Your purpose, though, is not to make others jealous, but rather give others hope that there is a possibility for lifelong happiness in a marriage. All people need to do is have patience. Your purpose is to make everyone who wears you feel special.

I appreciate all that you have done for me so far, and I can’t wait for the day when you gain another friend: my wedding band. You are the promise and the band is the reassuring symbol that the love between my fiancé and I will last forever.

I know this may all be what you say as “cheesy,” but if love wasn’t cheesy at times, what fun would that be? You get all of the heart racing, palm sweating nervousness when you’ve found the person you want to love forever, and that’s just how it is supposed to be.

I just want to say thank you once and for all for the amazing opportunity you have given me to spend the rest of my life with the person I love so dearly.

Stay sparkly and shiny.

Sincerely,