Abby Bucco is celebrating her recent engagement, but the “ring of her dreams” has already drawn a big mix of opinions online.

After her fiancé Chris proposed, Bucco shared images of her “mid-century French” engagement ring on TikTok. The posts quickly went viral, with many users openly declaring how much they “hate” the unique piece.

Speaking to People, the bride-to-be said she had “always wanted a vintage ring” and expected that some people wouldn’t appreciate her circa-1950s design – but she didn’t anticipate the scale of the reaction.

“When I first saw the ring online in July, the first thing I said to my best friend was, ‘Is it weird I’m excited for people to hate this?’ I meant our peers – I had no clue it would go viral,” Bucco told the publication.

“I don’t like most people’s style, so if the general public doesn’t like my ring, I know I did something right.”

Her TikTok posts, which showcase the vintage halo bypass floral ring from Wilson’s Estate Jewellery, have amassed more than 10 million views and thousands of comments.

While many praised the ring as “beautiful” and “stunning,” others were far more critical – with some commenters comparing the design to mechanical bike gears or even a can opener.

Bucco told People that the negative commentary “doesn’t offend” her, though she is disappointed that so many feel compelled to share harsh opinions.

She says she is “a huge believer in not criticising someone’s personal style” because she would never want to “make someone feel bad about something that brings them joy.”

Still, she has “one simple message to the haters”: “Thank you.”

She explained that the online backlash has boosted her post’s reach, allowing more people who appreciate the ring to see it.

Beyond the viral attention, Bucco remains focused on celebrating her engagement and enjoying the ring she cherishes.

In a recent TikTok update, she shared more details about the piece and admitted she “can’t stop staring at it.”

“My friends and family love the ring, and if they don’t, they love it for me,” she told the publication. 

“I’m not someone who can be swayed easily when it comes to style – if I like something, I like it.”

Images: Instagram / TikTok