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Suzie
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Heirloom ring - what to do?

Suzie, on April 14, 2018 at 3:03 PM Posted in Community Conversations 0 9
Hey everyone!

So my engagement ring was FH’s grandmother’s wedding ring. The original engagement ring is already fused with the wedding bands (one on either side), and can’t be un-fused without losing too much of the gold.

Im wondering what to do about a wedding band - if anything. Do we cut exchanging rings out of the ceremony? If so when do I give FH his wedding band? Do I take off my ring on my wedding day and just have him put it on my finger again for ceremonial purposes? And suggestions would be appreciated.

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Latest activity by Suzie, on April 15, 2018 at 9:14 PM
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    Mim ·
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    You could move the engagement ring to your other hand and wear your wedding ring alone. Or you could chose to not get a new wedding ring and just do the exchange with grandma's rings
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  • KarenO
    Master June 2018
    KarenO ·
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    I would just use the engagement ring that's fused with the wedding bands as the ring in the ceremony. But, if you want to get another one, you could do that too.

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    Super January 2019
    PalmTrees ·
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    It’s not uncommon to have the wedding band soldered on before the wedding, in that case you’d just take it off before the ceremony and use that for the exchange.
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  • Lacy
    Super December 2018
    Lacy ·
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    Could you just get a separate wedding ring that goes with the set? I love the stacked look but if you're wanting the symmetry of just the two rings, just take the ring off that morning and use it in the ceremony.
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  • Lexi
    Beginner May 2018
    Lexi ·
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    My engagement ring is the same way.
    I am using a ring that was my grandmothers (she’s already passed) for the exchanging of rings.
    Then I’ll probably just put my engagement ring on my other hand.
    More get a cheap cute ring at a local store to exchange with.
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    Dedicated August 2018
    Tamarae ·
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    Same situation but my mothers ring, sodered together to make one enagagement ring. He'll have it for the exchange and we'll get a band for our five year anniversary
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  • HowCo Industries
    VIP September 2018
    HowCo Industries ·
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    So, we intend on getting silicone "play" rings. Something to wear when we're being active and don't want to have that "naked hand" feeling. If it was me, I'd put the heirloom ring on my right hand through the ceremony, use my silocone ring for the ring exchange and then put my ring back on my left hand immediately afterward. (Might even turn the moment into a photo op.)
    I'm the first one to admit this is probably not a solution everyone would want for themselves, but it's mine.
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  • FinallyMrsFlax
    Super August 2017
    FinallyMrsFlax ·
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    I would just have your husband give you the fused rings during the ceremony. It seems like a lot of brides do this.
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  • Suzie
    Dedicated May 2020
    Suzie ·
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    I love the idea of silicone "play" rings! We do a lot of outdoor activities and I end up having to take my engagement ring off a lot, and I feel so naked without it. What a great idea!

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