The title pretty much says it all. I have a very particular taste in jewellery, so much that I don’t even own much because there is very little I like. 

I have found a ring that I love and knowing that the question is right around the corner, I showed a pic to my parter so that he would know what to get me. (He has already said he would prefer the get the ring and ask me with that than us shop together, so I was just being helpful with some ideas)

But when I showed him, he asked me “what about if it was a family heirloom, like my grandmothers ring?” and I didn’t want to offend so I just said yes, that would still be nice because the idea is lovely.

I have a feeling that he already has the ring (if I’m correct he got it last month) and that’s why he was checking with me, but I already know it won’t be of my taste because I’m just not into vintage things. 

I was married 12 years ago and the ring picked for me then was awful but I wore it anyway. I don’t want to have to do that again. I feel like just once I should be allowed to have something I like. 

He’s really not a family oriented guy, so I was very shocked by his question, but it must mean a lot to him to suggest it. (Unless his mum just gave it to him when he told her he was asking me, she’s big on regifting)

AITA for wanting something new that fits my style and tastes? 

Ps: we are quite well off and the ring I want is less than $500, so it’s not like it’s a $10K diamond I’m asking for. It’s about the style, not the price. 