Even when you think that you both have perfect chemistry and you cannot imagine life without them, they may not be on the same page as you, at least not in the long term, and this would mean that your big surprise and hopes of a wonderful future together may be shattered with just one word, NO.
This one answer is often beyond heartbreaking and even humiliating, and your mind would literally go blank. As the seconds pass, you may find yourself in a fit of rage followed by regret as you wonder, how could this be?
How did I not see this coming? How could she do this to me? Essentially, you will be a mess. But after some time, hours, days, or weeks, everything starts making sense, or you just give up and work on healing.
And as you sort through your many emotions, one thing will be glaring at and always present at the back of your mind – the ring. What happens now that she said no?
Can you take the ring back to the seller after the rejection? After all, you wouldn’t want to hold on to the physical reminders of the failed relationship, even if you have come to terms with everything that happened. So, what steps should you take next?
Can you take back an engagement ring if she says no?
As mentioned above, you can take back the engagement ring if she rejects the proposal. And because any jeweler will understand that things didn’t go as expected, which is why you are taking the ring back, they will probably not ask any awkward questions.
If you are lucky, the jeweler may give you the cashback, or you may get a little less than you paid for. As long as the ring is still in perfect shape, the engagement ring will still hold much of its value, and so, you will get a good amount from the store.
The best part is that most jewelers will accept the returned ring, especially if the engagement ring hasn’t been worn for at least 30 days since the purchase date.
Note, however, that when you finally decide to return the engagement ring, you should have with you the original ring documents, including the receipts, the maintenance records, certificates, appraisals, as well as the ring box, and of course, the engagement ring.
What if you bought the engagement ring online? For rings purchased online, the whole return process may be much more complex than you imagined, but it might not be as difficult, and you may want to check the website’s return policy.
As long as you shopped from a legitimate site, the company will state the return policies for their rings, and if they don’t provide the information, you’d want to call them or ask for additional information.
It would help if you also kept in mind that when buying online, you may have to cover the cost of returning the ring, as long as everything happens within the stipulated timelines.
Tips for taking back an engagement ring if she says no
If she says no, you should be able to remove the ring – in fact, she should easily return the ring immediately on the day of the proposal. Also, you can still take back the engagement ring to the jewelry store, as long as this happens within 30 days of the ring’s purchase.
- Go through the company’s fine print and returns, exchanges, and refund policies
While the most ideal thing to do is to return the ring and hope for money back, at least part of it, this might not be the ideal case, and several sellers agree to these terms.
However, even when it happens within 30 days, it’s important to keep an open mind because most jewelers will accept the returned rings if unworn, but only if you can prove the ring’s ownership. Review the website’s policy first, and remember that not all sellers will accept the return as easy as you may have hoped.
- Get the ring appraised
If you bought the ring online or even from a local jewelry store, you may want to get it appraised if it hasn’t been appraised too.
If you don’t know the ring’s worth, getting it appraised will help you sell it faster or understand its replacement value. You could use the GIA lab report from the GIA, for example, to ensure that it is perfectly valued, just for you.
- Keep the certificates
As mentioned above, you may want to have and keep the ring’s certificate since anything may happen.
The certificate and the receipt are important because they are proof of ownership and sale and mean that the ring will be returned easily. The documentation will also save you the hassle of proving that the ring belongs to you, hence easy returns.
- Beware of the company’s return policies
While some companies give a 30-day return policy, others like Cartier have a 14-day refund or exchange policy. Others like James Allen, White Flash, Tiffany & Co., Zales, Blue Nile, Jared, and Helzberg give a 30-day return period.
- Condition of the ring
Before returning the ring to the seller, you should confirm that the ring is still in perfect condition. If the ring is damaged, it will make the return harder than you may have liked and, in some cases, even impossible.
Other than the physical state of the ring, you should know that the ring would be difficult or impossible to return if it is a customized ring because no one else would want the custom ring unless it weren’t as specific.
Can you return an engagement ring to the seller if she says no?
Yes, you could. Just follow the tips above before you take it back.
What Do You Do With The Ring If She Says No?
You could do the following if she says no to your engagement proposal:
- Return the ring to the sellers
- Sell your ring online
- Reconstruct or redesign the ring
- Save the ring. If you are not worried about the emotional impact of holding onto or keeping the ring with you, you may want to keep it safe at home
Conclusion
You may feel like everything is going awry after she says no, but the rejected marriage request shouldn’t be the end of the world.
It may feel like it, but it is not, and you can always take the ring back to the jewelry store if you don’t want to keep it around.
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Stephanie is a jewelry lover when she was a teenager. Her major was fashion design when she was in college. She is a jewelry designer at SOQ Jewelry and other design companies. Now she is also a writer for our website. She writes a lot of designs&brands posts with very actionable tips.