When I got married, I chose a simple 18k, rose gold band without stones. I wanted something classic that could be worn with everything, was different than yellow gold and would pair well with my more elaborate engagement ring that had belonged to my grandmother, which my grandparents had given to me and my husband. My choice fit my personal style. And while right now I can’t imagine wanting to change my band, I did get married only a year and a half ago, so with time, who knows if I could feel differently? Would want a second band? Or would want to stick with what I have? There are no rules here for what you should or shouldn’t do — it’s what works for you.
READ MOREDiamonds & Gems: Resetting an Heirloom Stone
Here, Nesties share their views on upgrading wedding rings:
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I’ve been married for 10 years. I love the wedding ring that my husband gave to me — to me it’s the perfect size to feel comfortable wearing every day, and it has sentimental value to me. The problem is that he now has a very prominent career. At business conferences, awards banquets, etc., we are around other very prominent people, and their wives have all upgraded their wedding rings to huge flashy rings. DH wants to upgrade my wedding ring. I’m NOT a “keep up with the Joneses” person and could care less, but I understand. He suggested getting a second big wedding ring for me to wear to these functions, and keep my original one for everyday wear. I like that compromise, but I have a hard time spending $15,000 to $20,000 on a ring that I will only wear occasionally. I can think of way better places to spend that money. Would it be bad to get a fake big flashy wedding looking ring to wear at these functions? It would only be worn 10 to 15 times a year, so wouldn’t see much abuse and should last just fine. I haven’t mentioned it to DH yet, but I think he would like the compromise as long as it looked good.-repedrick
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