• Abby Bucco, a 27-year-old fashion merchandiser, got engaged in November. • Her fiancé proposed with a vintage, floral engagement ring. • Some people online say the ring is too bold. Bucco told Business Insider that it's perfect for her.

Abby Bucco doesn't really like to wear jewelry.

The 27-year-old fashion merchandiser is known among her friends and family for having a unique fashion sense — but jewelry plays only a small role. It's not something she wears every day.

Still, she realized a few years ago that when it came time to get engaged, she'd go big.

"I was never going to have something that everyone else had," she said.

Speaking with Business Insider, Bucco shared her proposal story, the background of her vintage ring, and a response to online critics who say they hate it.

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