First of all, I'm not much of a diamond girl so my fiance bought me an engagement ring that was very unique. It is a mermaid wrapped around a black opal. This ring describes me to a T , but I feel as though people don't see it as an engagment ring because it looks cheap (and it really isn't at all). I am also having a hard time finding a wedding band because nothing goes with this shape and every style of wedding band I have seen would wash out the engagment ring. Can I wear them on seperate hands? And does it matter that nobody understands the meaning of the ring? Does it have to be traditional to really mean we are getting married? One other question, my fiance is unable to wear rings due to hazards at work (hes a mechanic). Is there a way that he can still have his ring close to him at all times? Do you think it's wrong for someone who is married to not wear their ring?
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Mar 28, 2005, 11:40 AM
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Re: [lil_Surfrgirl] ring problems, how important is the ring?
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Dear Ring Problems,
This is a common problem when people don't choose sets. But, it is a positive to be an individual and to choose a ring that represents her.
An engagement ring is optional, so it shouldn't be a problem wearing it on your right hand once you are married. In fact, you could incorporate this changing of the ring to your right hand in your ceremony. It would be quite nice.
Often men do not wear rings. So, this is not a problem. If he still wants to have it close to him, he could wear it on a chain around his neck. Of course he will want to keep this under his clothing. The first reason would be for safety and the second being that he wouldn't want the chain to break and lose it.
ring problems, how important is the ring?
, but I feel as though people don't see it as an engagment ring because it looks cheap (and it really isn't at all). I am also having a hard time finding a wedding band because nothing goes with this shape and every style of wedding band I have seen would wash out the engagment ring. Can I wear them on seperate hands? And does it matter that nobody understands the meaning of the ring? Does it have to be traditional to really mean we are getting married? One other question, my fiance is unable to wear rings due to hazards at work (hes a mechanic). Is there a way that he can still have his ring close to him at all times? Do you think it's wrong for someone who is married to not wear their ring? 
