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Awkward! Reusing a Ring Designed For a Previous Engagement
An engagement ring has so much symbolic value that people often get a little obsessed with its design, cost, and the method in which it's presented. A reader writes in with the following question:
"I was previously engaged and the engagement was broken. The ring that I wore was one that I designed with my mother and grandmother to become a family heirloom and was purchased by my family.
Does a Ring on That Finger Only Mean One Thing?
Since I'm neither married nor engaged, I've never thought twice about wearing a ring on my left-hand ring finger, especially a big, chunky ring that's a far cry from a solitaire diamond. But a few weeks ago, I was at a party, and some dude spotted one of the big, chunky rings in question and asked, "Are you engaged?" I wanted to answer, "um, yeah .
Where Do You Stand? Choosing a Ring Together
Generally speaking, most women know when a proposal is on its way — they may not know the time or the place, but they can usually sense it. And since that step is such a big one, some women like to be in on it, especially when it comes to the ring! But if you shop for it together, the cat's out of the bag and then it just becomes a waiting game.
Group Therapy: What Should I Do With the Ring?
My ex gave me a beautiful diamond ring as a Christmas present the year before last. We've since split up, and I've started a new relationship. My ex and I decided that since the ring was not an engagement ring, there was no need for me to return it.
You Asked: Can I Reuse My Old Engagement Ring?
Dear Sugar,
I was engaged two and a half years ago but things didn't work out and we broke up. I still have the ring, which I picked out and I still love — it's my absolute dream engagement ring.
My new boyfriend and I have been talking pretty seriously about getting engaged, and I was wondering if it would be horrible to use my old ring again.
Where Do You Stand? Selling Memories For Money
The state of our economy is worsening by the day, and many women are now hocking their old engagement and weddings rings that they were holding onto for sentimental value in exchange for cold hard cash. According to an article in today's Daily News, October was the busiest month (in visits and sales) for IDoNowIDont.com — an online marketplace for secondhand rings.
Even though these women aren't getting anywhere near the value of their goods, desperate times are clearly calling for desperate measures.
Where Do You Stand? Wrong Ring, Wrong Guy?
I recently caught a rerun of the Sex and the City episode when Aidan proposed to Carrie with a ring that made her vomit. Literally. When she met the girls to tell them all about it, Samantha used the old cliché, "wrong ring, wrong guy!"
Handle This: You Hate Your Engagement Ring
Although you knew you and your boyfriend would be getting married in the near future, recently he surprised you with a proposal. You were thrilled, but the ring leaves something to be desired. It’s not your style and not very pretty.
What Should You Do With the Ring After a Broken Engagement?
As disheartening as it may be, not all engagements lead to marriage, and it unfortunately seems that being on The Bachelor lessens your chances even more. As many of you guessed, last season's Bachelor Matt Grant, who popped the question to actress Shayne Lamas, called off their engagement earlier this week and according to People.com, the claws are coming out as to what to do with the 2.85-carat Tacori platinum-and-diamond eternity ring she once wore on her left hand.
According to the article, she wants to keep it “safe and clean and in a glass box — like a glass slipper” while he thinks she should auction it off for charity so "something good [can] come out of this" — no wonder it didn't work out!
Relationship Protocol: Wedding Rings
Wearing a wedding ring represents something different to every married couple. Most consider it a symbol of their union, but some look at it as just a really nice piece of jewelry! Of course wearing a ring won't guarantee fidelity or life-long happiness, but it sure does act as a constant reminder of the vow you took to love and honor your partner.
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