THE ENGAGEMENT RING: SHOULD YOU STILL WEAR IT AFTER THE WEDDING
July 08, 2021
As every couple knows, before you get married, you first need to go through the hurdle of proposing to your partner. You scout for engagement rings, buy the one that suits your partner best, pick the right date and place, and then you get down on one knee to ask them to marry you. If all goes well, they say yes and you can hold your wedding when you’re ready. However, as every couple also knows, once they’re married, there’s another set of rings that they have to wear. And therefore, this often brings forth a common question: should they still wear their engagement ring after the wedding?
In this article, the jewellery experts of Vella Diamonds discuss if you should still wear your engagement ring after your wedding.
Do You Still Need to Wear the Engagement Ring After the Wedding?
Unfortunately for some people, there’s no clear cut answer to the question of whether or not you should still wear your engagement ring once you’re happily wedded to your partner. This is because there are no rules when it comes to wearing rings and the choice to wear your engagement ring or not post ceremony ultimately boils down to your personal preferences and style.
However, while this is a question that can’t be answered by a simple yes or no, jewellery experts say that there are plenty of good reasons why you should wear engagement rings even after the ceremony. For instance, whether or not the ring is custom made, chances are it’ll fit your everyday style, allowing you to enhance your overall look on a daily basis and help you stand out more in the process. Apart from that, it also works in tandem with your wedding ring in subtly announcing to the world and everyone around you that you’re proudly in love and committed to your partner. In essence, not only is an engagement ring a fashion statement but in a romantic and sentimental sense, continuously wearing it even after the wedding also means that you’re keeping one of the symbols of your commitment to your partner close to your heart everyday.
How to Wear the Engagement and Wedding Rings at the Same Time?
While you’re more than free to wear your engagement ring alongside your wedding ring after the ceremony, some people aren’t so hot on the idea of wearing two rings in one finger. Often, this is because they aren’t certain how to wear them at the same time. Thankfully, the solution to this is fairly simple. If you want to keep in line with tradition, you’ll need to switch the placement of your wedding ring and engagement ring. That way, the wedding band will be inside the engagement, allowing it to be placed closer to your heart. This leaves the engagement ring on the outer part, meaning it’ll be the one that you’ll take off first if you ever need to remove it. On the other hand, people are also more than free to wear their engagement rings in their right ring finger if the idea of stacking rings isn’t their style.
Alternatively, if you’d like to keep both your hands as clear as possible and you don’t want to wear anything else other than your wedding ring, there’s also the option of putting your engagement ring on a chain and wearing it as a necklace. By doing so, you’ll still be keeping it on your person everyday even if it’s not placed on your finger.
When to Take Off Your Engagement Ring
Of course, there are some certain situations when you might want to remove your engagement ring from your finger to ensure that it remains in good condition. These situations include going to the gym, as lifting weights or heavy metal objects like barbells can result in your ring sustaining small scratches and nicks. In worst cases, they could even get bent if you wear them at the gym. Apart from that, showering and swimming are also situations where you should take off your engagement ring. This is because wearing your ring in the shower can cause soap and hair products to build up on your ring and its exterior, especially if it has a diamond, resulting in it losing its real beauty. If you’re taking a dip in a pool or the beach, meanwhile, it’s best that you take it off first as you may lose it while you’re swimming.
Keep in mind, however, that whether or not you need to remove your engagement ring in the first place may depend on what material it’s made of. For instance, if the ring is made of platinum, there are some instances when you won’t have to take it off for the activity you’ll be doing as platinum is considered to be an incredibly sturdy material that isn’t easily damaged.
Struggling to find the right engagement rings for your partner? If so, don’t hesitate to approach Vella Diamonds. With our expertise, we’re more than happy to assist you in finding the right kind of ring to propose with. Visit our website to see our engagement and wedding ring options.