Funny Stories About Diamond Engagement Rings

One would hope, when presenting a diamond engagement ring, that things will go smoothly, just like they do in the movies. However, life is certainly not a Hollywood movie and sometimes, proposing with a diamond engagement ring doesn't always go according to plan. Here are some stories about a diamond engagement ring and the drama surrounding it that are sure to give you a chuckle or two.

A Diamond Engagement Ring Roadkill

A teacher from Long Island attempted to propose to his beloved on the Brooklyn Bridge. Unfortunately for him, although the setting was perfect to present the diamond engagement ring, he ended up dropping it into the traffic below. As he clambered down to retrieve the diamond engagement ring, passing motorists thought he was possibly trying to commit suicide. Eventually, he was able to rescue the diamond engagement ring, although it was slightly damaged from being run over by a car. Lucky for him, his bride-to-be accepted his proposal anyway.

The Diamond Engagement Ring That Vanished Into Thin Air

A gentleman from London came up with a really creative idea to present an expensive diamond engagement ring to his girl. He placed the diamond engagement ring inside a helium balloon and planned to give his girlfriend a pin when he “popped” the question. Unfortunately for him, he lost his grip on the balloon and watched as it sailed away into the open sky. This story doesn't have a happy ending – yet. His girlfriend refused to marry him until he purchases another diamond engagement ring for her. He still hopes to retrieve the original ring, but as yet, that hasn't happened.

An Anonymous Diamond Engagement Ring From A Broken Heart

There is nothing like the agony of rejection. Some poor broken-hearted suitor apparently was turned down when he proposed with a $15,000 diamond engagement ring one Christmas in Massachusetts. He did what any self-respecting broken-hearted suitor would do – he found an unlocked car and placed the diamond engagement ring inside with an accompanying note which read, “Merry Christmas. Thank you for leaving your car door unlocked. Instead of stealing your car I gave you a present. Hopefully this will land in the hands of someone you love, for my love is gone now. Merry Christmas to you."

The Dog Who Ate A Diamond Engagement Ring

One enterprising young man found the perfect way to propose to his long-time girlfriend with a stunning diamond engagement ring. She was studying to be a veterinarian, and he arranged with her professor to take x-rays of a dog with the diamond engagement ring taped to his side. His girlfriend was then informed she would be performing surgery to remove the diamond engagement ring from the dog. When she entered the operating room, her boyfriend was there with a stuffed dog with the diamond engagement ring tucked away inside. The proposal was a complete success, and no dogs were harmed in the process.