Wedding Ring Ideas?

[Loveneverfails]

When I proposed to my late wife I gave her a yellow gold engagement ring that interlocks with the wedding band. Good sized diamond on the engagement ring and little clusters of diamonds on either side of the center piece diamond. It was sort of like a puzzle to get the rings to lock. It sparkled on her ring finger and she was dazzled by it Best investment I ever made. I still have her ring set along with my wedding band as there is no longer a need to wear it.

that sounds lovely, tourist. I'll bet she loved it! I honestly had no expectations about my rings, but I love them so much for the simple fact that they are from my love and I know he carefully chose them with love. He joked that he knew I'd be happy even if the ring was made out of aluminum foil because I'm always so happy with anything he gives me. Apparently I'm easy to please.

 

[violakat]

This for a wedding set. It would be even better without diamonds. I'm not big on gold or diamonds.

 

[Grace-Like-Rain]

I love simple and elegant. Not too expensive because I'd be paranoid about losing it. Not too big because it would get caught on things. I prefer white gold or silver over yellow gold. I can't believe this thread actually made me look up wedding rings.

 

[Calmador]

I AM engaged. Anyways... (I'm sorry, I just chuckled at your first line. Forgive me)

I'm not really into the large diamonds, but I think that has less to do with the ring itself and more because I think it would look weird on my small fingers. I've always been more drawn to interesting and intricate designs of the band itself. I prefer a dainty look over a big showy blingy look. I do like the designs on the side of the diamond in that photo.

My fiancé sorta got a preview into my tastes for rings because he got me a promise ring about 6 months before the engagement ring. I was raving about how much I loved the design of the band (it had a pretty, curved design instead of being straight across) and so when he chose my engagement ring he picked something that had a visually interesting band. The diamond is beautiful but it's not too big. Since I like the engagement ring so much and don't feel the need to add anything bulky to it, I plan to wear a simple, thin gold band as the wedding band.

Since you're so into considering these hypothetical rings, have you considered that there are bridal sets of rings? Meaning, an engagement ring and wedding band that are designed to go together, and often they even got together like a puzzle piece and some ladies even have them soldered together after the wedding.

Congrats!

I think silver might be better than gold... gold seems over-used. So, silver seems all that more rare and silver has a sort of has an elegance to it.

PROMISE RING, hmm that's a good thing to do to find out what she likes.

About bridal sets, you see I'm a man and I wouldn't like to wear a ring with lots of diamonds because its not very manly. Regardless of what I choose for her, I'll be wearing the good ole fashion gold or silver ring with no diamonds with maybe some words curved into them. Thanks for the tip though

 

[Calmador]

When I proposed to my late wife I gave her a yellow gold engagement ring that interlocks with the wedding band. Good sized diamond on the engagement ring and little clusters of diamonds on either side of the center piece diamond. It was sort of like a puzzle to get the rings to lock. It sparkled on her ring finger and she was dazzled by it Best investment I ever made. I still have her ring set along with my wedding band as there is no longer a need to wear it.

Wow! Sounds like she really liked it. lol What's the name of the ring? Or maybe you can post a picture?

 

[Calmador]

Lol cinder....wouldn't have to worry about him slipping it off and pretending to be single...

If your talking about me, no, I'm single and I hate lying.

 

[Calmador]

Most people have no clue that diamond is not really an investment. Nor is it really a precious stone. All this was a marketing ploy from De Beers to increase their sales. And today it has turned into a culture. I don't mean to start a conspiracy theory. What I am saying is true. You can find more information on this, here - http://blog.priceonomics.com/post/45768546804/diamonds-are-bullshit (Please pardon the inappropriate the word in the link, I am only sharing some information).

Myth-busters aside, personally, I would like to gift her a platinum ring with a diamond solitaire. The design would be elegant and classy. Maybe something like this -

Other options for the stones are sapphire or ruby.

I don't know about the price of ring things... thanks for the heads up.

About the ring you showed... I'm more of a fan of curves. But, if she liked it you know... gotta get it lol

 

[Calmador]

For the actual wedding ring, I think something along the lines of it's a forever commitment that you never take a break from. Rings are impractical, get caught on things, and are far too easy to take off. So I am in favor of the wedding band tattoo. Get each other's names tattooed around your ring fingers or something like that. I'll leave it up to you guys to determine how serious I am about that and how much that is just my crazy mind at work.


PS. If anyone actually does this, I want to see the pics.

I doubt most women would be okay with that. That sorta ruins the fun out of it. lol I probably wouldn't go for that either for the same reason. A gold or silver ring on my finger seems more appropriate.

 

[amymine712]

Congrats!

I think silver might be better than gold... gold seems over-used. So, silver seems all that more rare and silver has a sort of has an elegance to it.

PROMISE RING, hmm that's a good thing to do to find out what she likes.

About bridal sets, you see I'm a man and I wouldn't like to wear a ring with lots of diamonds because its not very manly. Regardless of what I choose for her, I'll be wearing the good ole fashion gold or silver ring with no diamonds with maybe some words curved into them. Thanks for the tip though

I agree that gold has been overused however gold is great with my skin tone and it's one of the few metals I am not allergic to. So gold it is. Most rings nowadays are platinum or silver or white gold. I think it's to highlight the stones more. I would rather have a traditional gold ring.

 

[JesusLives]

I have always been partial to white gold and I thought if I ever got another diamond ring I'd like a three stone ring with the middle stone a little larger being a diamond. The two stones on either side smaller one being the birthstone of future hubby and my birthstone. That way I'd have the diamond plus representation of us as a couple. Reason for the three stones it would remind me of Father, Son and Holy Ghost as I very much want God to be the center of any future marriage should one ever happen for me.. That would be a marvelous ring for me.

 

[arwen-undomiel]

If I had my way- and if it was meaningful to both of us- there would be elvish on the ring. Reception would have a certain theme if agreed upon and affordable, as long as it is classy, not cheesy. If not, no biggy. It would be pretty cool to have The One Ring as an engagement ring tho--- perhaps with other words tho...

 

[Shouryu]

The Elvish engagement/wedding ring has been done, and done quite a bit, Arwen. Google it.


Going back to the the diamonds-and-DeBeers bit...

I remember running into this article last year that made my eyebrow hop (a la Nimoy).

Bustle

The long and short of it was that the real purpose of an engagement ring (even before diamonds were involved) was to serve as a contract: the ring was an object of value given to the bride-to-be as collateral, as it were. As a part of the unspoken contract, the collateral was protection for the woman, as with an agreement to marry, the man could ask for sex prior to the marriage, and if something went wrong, the woman at least had something of monetary value in return for losing her chastity. It was, in effect, virginity/reputation insurance. If the man ruined the woman's reputation by consummating but not marrying her, the jewelry was hers.

 

[arwen-undomiel]

The Elvish engagement/wedding ring has been done, and done quite a bit, Arwen. Google it.


Going back to the the diamonds-and-DeBeers bit...

I remember running into this article last year that made my eyebrow hop (a la Nimoy).

Bustle

The long and short of it was that the real purpose of an engagement ring (even before diamonds were involved) was to serve as a contract: the ring was an object of value given to the bride-to-be as collateral, as it were. As a part of the unspoken contract, the collateral was protection for the woman, as with an agreement to marry, the man could ask for sex prior to the marriage, and if something went wrong, the woman at least had something of monetary value in return for losing her chastity. It was, in effect, virginity/reputation insurance. If the man ruined the woman's reputation by consummating but not marrying her, the jewelry was hers.

Yup, all the same tho, if it meant something to him and I, then sure why not If it can afforded and if there is a 'him' of course But ya, I was Googling it and some people take the LOTR weddings way too serious/ and cheesy. Impressive cakes tho. I didn't know that about the engagement ring! I just thought it was a symbol of intent, nothing about sex.

 

[ArtsieSteph]

In a random note, being single, I would care less what it looked like. A plain gold or silver band would be fine with me.

 

[Lynx]

I can imagine a guy trying to use that article to his *cough* advantage...

 

[Test_F_i_2_Luv]

For the actual wedding ring, I think something along the lines of it's a forever commitment that you never take a break from. Rings are impractical, get caught on things, and are far too easy to take off. So I am in favor of the wedding band tattoo. Get each other's names tattooed around your ring fingers or something like that. I'll leave it up to you guys to determine how serious I am about that and how much that is just my crazy mind at work.

PS. If anyone actually does this, I want to see the pics.

I'm not a big fan of tattoos, but this is certainly an interesting idea.

While some are concerned that tattoos aren't easily removable, that would actually emphasize my philosophy/perspective on marriage.

When I talk to potentials about marriage, I make sure they are aware that I look at marriage as a lifetime commitment. Once the vows are exchanged, she's stuck with me. She'd better, then, make sure she can put up with me for life! The permanent nature of a tattoo could certainly emphasize my words.

As for impracticability, the abstinence ring I currently wear(in the picture to the left) rarely gets caught on anything, as it's flat. Getting it off is often a chore.

 

[lav]

i'd take a ring from a crackerjack box at this point, if they still made them and God presented me with someone who i felt he approved of.

the man would have to ask, of course.

 

[lav]

marilyn monroe didn't even like diamonds.

 

[imhumbled]

My engagement ring has a string of diamond baguettes (sp?) and is white gold and my wedding ring is a simple white gold band. I am not much into the bling bling

 

[Wandering_Here]

For the actual wedding ring, I think something along the lines of it's a forever commitment that you never take a break from. Rings are impractical, get caught on things, and are far too easy to take off. So I am in favor of the wedding band tattoo. Get each other's names tattooed around your ring fingers or something like that. I'll leave it up to you guys to determine how serious I am about that and how much that is just my crazy mind at work.


PS. If anyone actually does this, I want to see the pics.

My friend's husband did this. He didn't consult her beforehand, just went out and got the tattoo. Luckily she found it romantic.

I love simple and elegant. Not too expensive because I'd be paranoid about losing it. Not too big because it would get caught on things. I prefer white gold or silver over yellow gold. I can't believe this thread actually made me look up wedding rings.

Mhmm... Yes... Exactly what I was thinking... Angie, get out of my brain!