My girlfriend, as I have been told many times, does not want me to get her a ring, but she wants her Grandmothers wedding ring. I don't think I'll have any problems getting the ring (her aunt has it), but I have a question regarding the ring itself. Upon getting the ring from her aunt, I'm sure I'll need to get it cleaned/polished/re-sized. Should I also add stones to the ring, or leave it as is? She was extremely close to her Grandmother, so I don't want to alter the ring too much, but I also want to make it her own. I have been questioning this for some time... Any advice???
Wedding Rings
Professional Jeweler
Jun 7, 2007, 3:43 AM
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Re: [on the verge] Grandmothers wedding ring
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Hi,
I definitely recommend polishing and cleaning the ring.
When getting the ring cleaned and polished, be sure you are dealing with a competent jeweler, especially when dealing with such an important ring. I would pick a reputable and professional jeweler and speak with the jeweler himself who will be working on the ring and make sure he is familiar with the materials being worked on. If it is a simple gold ring, it should be relatively easy, for example. If there is white gold in the ring, you will want to ask about "rhodium" plating, for example. Do your research online about the materials in the ring if you know what they are before going to a jeweler.
Lastly, adding stones to the ring is more of a personal question -- you will know your fiance better than I will, so you have to ask if she wants the ring unaltered or whether adding something new to it from you will add a touch of meaning to it.
If you do decide to add stones, it may be a matter of whether the ring will be able to take stones and whether it will compliment or obscure the design of the ring. This too is something your local jeweler can help you with and give you advice on.
Grandmothers wedding ring
