extendedforecast Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 My engagement ring was lost/stolen during a move a couple of years ago. This year for our anniversary dh said that if everything works out with the jobs he has to do, he would like to either replace my engagement ring or pick out wedding bands for both of us. We eloped and never exchanged rings at our wedding. So if you had to choose, would you replace the diamond or get the bands. Unfortunately we can't afford to do both. I'm leaning toward getting the wedding rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacie Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I would get the bands. So maybe see if you can get a deal on bands with a nested engagement ring for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'd go with wedding bands, if he can/will wear one. When my husband was a mechanic, he didn't wear one because it's a good way to loose a finger. You can still replace your engagement ring somewhere down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meena Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I would get the wedding bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I would get the bands. So maybe see if you can get a deal on bands with a nested engagement ring for you. :iagree: Also, cubic zirconias can look really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Wedding bands. I've never had an engagement ring and don't miss it. My wedding band is antique platinum and diamonds and dh has a simple, white gold band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasia Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 If he'll wear it, I'd go with the wedding bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Diamonique;) from QVC! I particularly like the epiphany platinum clad collection. They really do look real! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdomandpeace Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Can you look for a wedding band with some small diamonds set into it so that you can still get a little sparkle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I didn't have an engagement ring until a mth or so ago. We went w/just plain gold bands for our wedding. We replaced Wolf's band, (he lost his) and then a cpl of wks later, I got a new wedding set. It was supposed to be for our 10th wedding ann, but the jeweler was going out of biz, and it was hugely on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Can you look for a wedding band with some small diamonds set into it so that you can still get a little sparkle? This is what I would choose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghee Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 My husband has always refused to wear a wedding band, he always kept it in his glove box (we were young when we married, and his LIFE was in his glove box..) and it was lost during a very bad wreck. If he offered to buy us both bands, I'd jump on it LOL I actually like the look of a pretty, plain band with an eternity band on top. Maybe a few anniversaries from now he could give you an eternity band to stack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Since he brought up the idea of the wedding bands, I'd choose that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm37 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I haven't worn my engagement ring since year 2 (of 34). Didn't like the stone snagging on things. Whenever I would take it in the stone would be loose. Had several friends that had their diamonds fall out after a few years! I would say get wedding bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I would do the bands. There are bands with small diamonds in them. My wedding band has three small diamonds and two small emeralds embedded in the band (as does dh's). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Bands first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'd go with wedding bands, if he can/will wear one. When my husband was a mechanic, he didn't wear one because it's a good way to loose a finger. You can still replace your engagement ring somewhere down the road. I was a bit surprised that he suggested getting the bands. In the past when I've brought up buying bands, he's said that I can get one for myself, but he probably wouldn't wear his (he's got some sensory issues), so it wouldn't make sense to buy one for him if he wasn't going to wear it. I agree; maybe the engagement ring could be a 15 year anniversary gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 :iagree: Also, cubic zirconias can look really nice. That is something I hadn't thought of. I can just replace it with a real diamond or other stone if/when we can afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Can you look for a wedding band with some small diamonds set into it so that you can still get a little sparkle? I'm going to have to start browsing online so that I can know what I want. Sparkle is good. Thanks for the suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 My husband has always refused to wear a wedding band, he always kept it in his glove box (we were young when we married, and his LIFE was in his glove box..) and it was lost during a very bad wreck. If he offered to buy us both bands, I'd jump on it LOL I actually like the look of a pretty, plain band with an eternity band on top. Maybe a few anniversaries from now he could give you an eternity band to stack. What is an eternity band? I am jumping on it if everything works out. Keeping my fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 It doesn't have to be diamonds at all. It could be meaningful gemstones. DH and I got matching rings a couple years ago. Comfort fit made all the difference in him wearing it consistently. I don't think he's ever taken it off except to rub lotion on my feet. Also, our rings are stainless steel as he developed some strange thing to gold and I liked them, so I got them. I think we were out $75 for the both of them, engravings and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'm going to have to start browsing online so that I can know what I want. Sparkle is good. Thanks for the suggestion. Don't forget to update us with the goodies you find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'm not sure what your budget is, but don't discount antique and vintage jewelry. Both my engagement ring and wedding band came from antique shops. My engagement ring is a classic 1930s platinum set solitaire with side diamonds and lots of engraving. The wedding band is hair-thin, with engraving and teeny diamonds, Victorian era. Together, they cost less than $500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) My setting on my original engagement ring keeps getting loose. DH has busted his ring in half a couple times. I just replaced my set and his ring with stainless steel and cubic zirconias. So far I love them. $45 for three rings. :) Edited July 31, 2012 by fraidycat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Bands. I haven't worn my engagement ring since I got married. I have sensory issues as well, but after a while I got used to it being there. Now I feel naked without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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