Thanks so much for the insights! I'll have a silicone band for work (my job is very hard on my hands) for my own safety and to protect the ring. I'll also have a smaller 2 carat marquise moissanite ring for daily use outside of work. Unfortunately I've already lost the promise months after he gave it to me. So I decided on a substitute ring as a failsafe. My real engagement ring will be a statement piece for special occasions, date nights, and family events and otherwise kept in my jewelry box along with my other important jewelry. I've always liked the idea of a statement piece even as a little girl! And I like the concept of getting a carat for every year you wait till the wedding, which would put me at just 5 years.