Almost eleven years ago my prince charming popped the big question and asked me to marry him. Trevor gave me a beautiful engagement ring that had some special family history to it. It was not like any designer engagement rings that some of my friends had, but it was absolutely perfect.It was also special to me that on our wedding day I got to place a very special ring on Trevor’s finger. The wedding band I placed on Trevor’s finger was one that his grandfather willed to him before he died.Now ten years later I rarely wear my engagement ring or wedding band. My hands got very swollen during my last pregnancy and since then I feel my ring is too tight. I do not want to get it sized because it holds special memories. I have browsed online at places like Since1910.com, but it feels strange to me to get a different set of rings.
I have friends that have upgraded their wedding rings, but I just can’t seem to do it myself.
What are your thoughts on this?
Do you wear the same wedding rings as when you got married?
Do you wear none like me, or have you upgraded?
I’m curious to know.
Jeannette Laframboise
Monday 19th of September 2011
During and after my pregnancy I had the same issue with swelling in my hands. I actually started wearing my rings on my baby finger instead. Even long afterward, they still wouldn't fit....who would have thought that post-pregnancy we would be stuck with fat fingers? I did end up getting mine re-sized because I really wanted to wear them again properly but what I did was have them blessed again by my Minister. It made me feel better to do that but yes it was hard to have them sent for sizing. My desire to have them fit again over-road any other thing.;0)
Monica -Older Mommy, Still Yummy
Saturday 17th of September 2011
I wear my rings everyday, and I love them! They're certainly not the most expensive rings by any stretch of the imagination, however, they ARE priceless to me and even if I had all the money in the world I would never replace them.
Chelsey
Friday 16th of September 2011
My husband lost his wedding ring after 8 or 9 years. For our 10th anniversary I bought him a replacement one. Our rings were/are simple bands and match each others. I'm very sentimental, but I have to say I'd rather that my husband had a ring to wear than no ring at all. The same is true for me. If I lost (or couldn't fit) my rings I'd want a replacement. (But ideally for an anniversary gift!)
When I was pregnant I couldn't wear my rings because my fingers got too swollen. Each time I bought an inexpensive larger sized ring (around $10) to wear while I was pregnant. They lost their shine and colour, but I still have those rings saved in my jewelry box to show my kids. Now my wedding / engagement rings fit again and so I wear them again.
Maegan Morin
Friday 16th of September 2011
I still wear my engagement ring all the time. It is so beautiful and special to me that I cant not wear it. However I will say that it is impossible for me to take my wedding band off because we had them tattooed on a few days after our wedding. My husband had always had that plan because he wanted to be able to wear his wedding band to work, so I figured if he could do it then I could do it too... and I still dont regret it :D
Amy
Friday 16th of September 2011
My weight has been up and down since getting my rings (13 years with the engagement ring, 12 with the matching wedding band). I have always worn my rings on a sturdy necklace if my hands were too swollen or my weight fluctuated. I wear them out of love for my husband who was an unemployed student when he proposed. And respect for our marriage vows. I have friends (married shorter time than us) who have already upgraded for blingy rings now that they have more money. I don't think I will ever want an upgrade, and will always try to wear my rings in some fashion. My hubby has given me two more beautiful diamond rings, one for our fifth anniversary and the other for our tenth. These don't replace my wedding set though.... My sister in law had her solitare engagement setting converted into a solitare pendant when she couldn't wear her rings any more.