[zebug72]

My fiance and I don't have much money to spend on jewelry, and it's generally not too important to me. He gave me a pearl engagement ring, silver. It's very pretty and it definitely suits me as a nice ring, but as an engagement ring I would like to wear my grandmother's diamond--mostly for sentimental reasons, but also because I find I would like something a little fancier, since it's for the rest of my life. How can I approach this with my fiance? Would it even be appropriate? and perhaps I could wear the pearl ring on my right hand (because it is special to me), and grandma's on my left?

[Etiquette Now]

Dear Loves the Other Ring,

Rings are very personal and this is the very reason I always suggest for couples to choose the rings together.

I feel that it is best to just speak to him about this. His ring could just be your 'promise' ring and your grandmother's could be 'the' ring.

Best wishes,

[zebug72]

Thanks so much for the advice. I talked to my fiance, and he actually thinks me wearing my grandmother's ring is a great idea. We save money on a wedding band, and also it's a way to include my grandmother in the ceremony and our lives together. Actually, he now wants his band to match mine.
Thanks again.

[Etiquette Now]

I am so glad this worked out so well for the two of you.