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Question : Settle This Disagreement About Wedding Jewelry?
My fiance and I have been disagreeing about what jewelry is associated with an engagement and a wedding. The way I understood it, there was the engagement ring, and a set of two wedding rings, called wedding bands, one for the bride and one for the groom. The engagement ring and the brides wedding ring can be bought as a set and made to fit together, although this is not necessary. My fiance insists that there is first the engagement ring, and then the wedding band, which is sold as a set with the 2 wedding rings, and that the wedding band and the wedding ring are made to fit together on the woman's hand, seperate from the engagement ring. Please explain to us what is correct, and, if possible, give a credible website with the information listed so that whoever is wrong can clearly see what is correct. Thanks.
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The wedding ring and band are interchangeable terms. It is a ring because it goes around the finger, it is a band style ring because it has no stone. Therefore it is common to purchase 2 wedding rings/bands one for the husband and one the wife. The wife then wears hers with her engagement ring. This makes a total of 3 rings, 2 for the wife, 1 for the husband. The woman might have her wedding ring(band) made to fit with the engagement ring. Here is an excerpt from Wikipedia."One interpretation states that the woman wears the wedding ring below the engagement ring, thus making it closer to the heart. Another practice holds that the woman should wear the wedding ring above the engagement ring, thus sealing the atmosphere of the engagement into the marriage. Still others prefer that the wedding ring should be worn alone. Further, modern ring sets in the United States are often marketed as a three-piece set, including the man's wedding band, the woman's engagement ring, and a slender band that is mounted to the engagement ring before the wedding, converting it into a single, permanent wedding ring"
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Question : Why do women wear their wedding band and then their engagement ring??
if you look at a woman's ring finger you will, usually, see the wedding band closer to the finger and then the engagement ring.why is this?shouldn't it be the engagement ring and THEN the wedding band, since that's the order in which you receive them??thanks!what i mean, is there a logical explanation or is it that way "just b/c"??thanks!
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All the above answers are logical.However, I have always thought that the wedding ring is the ring that always stays on your finger and the engagement ring is sometimes taken off to avoid scratching babies, or damaging it when washing up or gardening or something.Just a thought..
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Question : i want to sell my wedding dress & wedding ring set, how should i do it?
i have a nice wedding dress embroidered with beads & pearls, very pretty, and also a set of rings (man's, petit engagement, and wedding band, all with small diamonds in the band) but the women's wedding band was cut off my finger by the paramedics. i want to sell them all, as i have been divorced, but not sure what the best course of action would be. i'm sure i should get the dress cleaned (but it's not stained or anything), but should i get the ring repaired or sell 'as is'? and where would be the best place to sell them each?
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Well defiantly get the ring fixed or take it to a jeweler and see if they will buy both of them...sometimes they will buy it as is., you'd just have to ask them. For the dress they have consignment shops. EBay is nice and all, but you can't try it on, with consignment shops the lady interested can try it on, with a consignment shop they put it on sale for you.
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Question : Who sells Almer brand women's wedding bands?
Indiana or Ohio locations
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I would suggest you contact the company (I'm sure they have a website or 1-800 number), give them your zip code, and they can help direct you to a authorized retailer in your area. I have personally never heard of the brand, but I'm sure whomever they are, they would be thrilled to direct you to somewhere that carries their products.
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Question : Ar there any women out there who wear Tungsten Carbide wedding rings?
Or just plain tungsten or titanium----basically any other metal besides the usual three suspects: yellow gold, platinum, and white gold. If so, what did you choose and why? Is there an unspoken no against wedding bands for women in any but the above three metals? For those who have Tungsten rings---are they heavy? Women's bodies change throughout the month, has any monthly bloating affected your ability to wear the ring(I've heard they have to be "dead on" in terms of sizing)
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Tungsten is a little heavy for a womans ring. I think platinum is the best for a woman. You can also have the exact sizing done once you give it to her, they will never be dead on, for instance, mine fits different in the summer verses the winter.Another thing you might want to know about tungsten is if you are wearing this ring and are ever in an accident, your finger swells. The ring can not be cut off. The same thing goes for titanium.
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Question : OK, what do you think of this mens wedding bands? Too feminine, too anything?
I am purchasing my fiance his wedding ring for Valentines, since we are getting married soon, but it's a surprise. I have no problem with the size, but I'm not sure what to get. In general, do these look too much like women's rings? Do they even look like wedding rings? Which one do you like? I can't afford much, so I can't just get anything. I think I like the third the best, but I just needed some general opinions and/or advice. I haven't decided between the three. Thanks very much!http://www.flickr.com/photos/22977321@N06/If you pick one you like, could you please tell why, if you have a reason? Thanks, I appreciate it!If you pick one you like, could you please tell why, if you have a reason? Thanks, I appreciate it!
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When I bought my husband's band, I really took into consideration his style. So with that said, are any of the one's you showed us, your fiance's "style?" Do you think he would want to wear any of them on a daily basis? If he is a jeans and t-shirt kind of guy...he would probably want to wear something a little simpler. If he likes a little "flair" then these are great. You mentioned that you're on a budget...have you thought about buying tungsten over gold or platinum to keep costs down? Tungsten is a very hard metal that is difficult for men to scratch and dent. It's also only a semi-precious metal, and is considerably less expensive. Tungsten also comes in every style imaginable. Also here's something else I read...Unlike gold and silver, Tungsten Carbide alloy is hypoallergenic and non-reactive to salt water, chlorine, detergents, alkaloids, or body acids!!. This means they will not react with any part of the body, making them a great choice for even those who are most sensitive to other materials. And this will never tarnish!Because none of us know your fiance, we can only make suggestions based on our own preference. I personally don't care for any of the ones you picked so far...but maybe your fiance will love them. Who am I to make the call? Here are a couple that I think look "masculine" and like a wedding band. Good luck!
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Question : Where can I find a 10kt white gold woman's wedding band under $50?
I just want a simple band.Some of you are very rude and your comments are NOT appreciated! For those who are really trying to help me out, THANK YOU very much. I guess you people forgot that times are hard! And a ring is just a piece of metal, price doesn't represent how much my fiance loves me.
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Kay Jewelers has one for about $35.When I got married (unfortunately didn't work out) this is the ring I chose. We could have afforded a more expensive one and even looked at ones full of diamonds but I liked the simple, plain one and I thought it even looked nicer. More $$ and diamonds is not necessarily better, even if you can afford it. To me, the small plain band was classy and timeless. Nothing wrong at all with a ring like that!! Congrats on getting married!!
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Question : Men and women, what is the width of your wedding band?
If you are married, what is the millimeter (mm) width of your wedding band? If you are not married, what width band do you plan on wearing? If you know, will you tell me the widths of any of your friends' or family members' wedding bands? Please state whether each band you list is worn by a man or a woman. I'm just trying to figure out what the "normal" widths of men's and women's bands are. Thank you so much!
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I have two. My fancy wedding band that matches my e-ring is 2.8mm.My plain wedding band is 2mm. My FH's wedding band is 6mm.
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Question : Does a man's wedding band HAVE to match the bridal set?
Are there any rules around the man's wedding band matching the woman's bridal set? Does it matter?
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No. It's up to him to decide what he will be happy wearing the rest of his life. It usually looks better if they are the same color metal, but even that's not a rule. My wedding band is a very petite antique platinum and diamond eternity band. It's only 2.5mm wide and I can't think of a better way to describe it, but the metal "conforms" around each diamond with a hexagon. It looks like the diamonds are floating almost, and is lovely on my hand and doesn't get in my way because it's small and flat. Something that small would look stupid on my husbands finger though. His band is much bigger, and is made up with "squares" with 4 princess cut diamonds across the top (one in a square). It goes well with my band, but doesn't match exactly and is much more masculine. I don't feel the need to have a match match set. I don't like big, and his hands are huge so they need big. It's all an individual preference, and you should each select what you like best.
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Question : Average cost for an engagement ring & wedding band?
What's the average amount a couple would spend on an engagement ring, the women's wedding band, and the men's wedding band? Please give separate amounts, thank you :)
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Wow!Engagement rings come in all price ranges. You want to get good quality for a good price. Blue Nile has beautiful diamonds and are priced very well.www.bluenile.comStudy up on diamonds. It will help in your purchase. The typical saying is 2 months salary.Wedding bands are the same way. Some people just want a band to compliment their diamond. Others want to add more bling. $100-5000+.Men's rings are always the cheapest.(Unless they want diamonds) Avg 700?Just please--do your homework--and stay out of the mall jewelry stores. You want to pick your individual diamond.
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