When you get engaged can we both wear rings? Where is the best website to buy them?
953119
Tradition is that the woman wears the "engagement" ring, and when the couple gets married, the woman gets the "marriage" part of the ring (band) and the man gets his ring. \n\nIt's a tradition, but I think its a worthy one.  The man is the one who has made the proposal and PROMISES to marry the woman.  He indicates this promise by giving her a symbol of his promise.  She, in turn, indicates that she also accepts the promise by wearing the engagement ring.\n\nGenerally, there is a time between when two people decide to marry and the actual celebration, so what fills in the gap ??  It's a time of transition and it's called the engagement period. \n\nDuring this time, the woman is the one who would suffer the most emotionally, if he would decide to bail out of it.  So everytime he sees his ring on her finger, it reminds him to honor her, and of his promise to her.  He is to remember his love for her everytime he sees the ring he placed on her finger.  Knowing guys, they need the reminder. And I'm a guy.\n\nIt's also a message to other guys who see the ring that they need to stop pursuing this woman, because it is basically a BIG HINT to dopey guys who would try it. \n\nThe wedding bands, then, when placed on each other's left hand, symbolize the beginning of the life together, permanently, as a couple.  It happens in church, in front of God and everybody, who serve as "witnesses" to the beginning of this new life.\n\nWhy would both of you wear the rings now ? Ya ain't married until you're married. \n\nI recommend taking these little steps of tradition. It is a huge buildup to the celebration of marriage itself, the party after, and the wedding night. (Very romantic and erotic, actually). \n\n(If you want just one ring, then the wedding band can be soldered together with the engagement ring after the wedding is done.)
152628
Usually the couple buys the wedding rings together.  Couples like to have matching sets, so it's easier to get them at the same time.  \n\nWe bought our engagement and wedding rings together, and he paid for the engagement ring but we both paid for the wedding rings since our incomes were combined by then.
813998
$5000 is a good price, you can probably get a good deal if you go to a jewelry warehouse, and there might be times when certain engagement rings are on sale.  For example let's say a ring costs $10,000 but is on sale for 40 % off, then it only costs $6000 for a $10,000 ring.
660395
The way I see it, a wrap can double as a wedding band.  Just give him the ring back the day before the wedding.  Then he can give you the e-ring and the wrap together as your wedding band.  Congratulations on the wedding!!!!
753974
Don't go by anybody else's formula about how much you should spend--especially the jewelry industry and their bogus 2-month's-salary story.  Decide how much you're comfortable spending, considering what else you could do with the money by saving it for your future together.  Then find a ring that matches your budget.  Don't let salesmen talk you into spending more; you're the one who knows your budget.\n\nIf you're worried that your fiancee won't be sufficiently impressed with the ring you choose, you could explain that you saved money on the ring by putting aside some money for a down payment on the house you'll buy together (or something else she feels is important).\n\nAnother cost saving strategy is to buy a ring with lots of small diamonds rather than one big one.  Diamonds cost MUCH less that way, and it still looks nice because you have lots of sparkly diamonds!
1054186
Who knows?  Maybe you guys really aren't ready to get engaged.  There's alot of pressure on couples when they get engaged.  People EXPECT that you're getting married pretty soon and they want to know a date and they want to know what you're planning for the wedding.  It sounds like your man shouldn't have promised something that he wasn't sure about.  It's unfair to say that "by this date we will get engaged" because things happen.  It doesn't necessarily mean that he doesn't want to get engaged, it just means what he said, you guys aren't ready.  Maybe there's financial reasons behind that.  But a really good solution to this problem (because I know you are disappointed) is if your boyfriend still wants to get engaged and married in the future....he should buy you a promise ring.  My boyfriend and I have been together for four years and we're not ready to get engaged or married yet either.  But a promise ring lets you and your friends and family know that you guys are planning to get married one day, just not right now.  I wear my promise ring on my left ring finger like an engagement ring and I'm very happy with it.  I think you would be too.  Sit tight dear, you'll get married one day.
42717
I don't know if you are referring to specifically women from spain.  But I am from a spanish speaking country and yes, women do wear engagement rings...on the same finger as they do in the states.
808803
It's not about the ring. Buy a fridge or couch instead. Your man will agree. Then one day when you get a bit of money together, buy a ring.
698054
OK, I love this question!! My answer is NO NO NO! You absolutely do NOT have to have an engagment ring. I too am in my early 20s and my fiance (already call my husband) and I have been living together for the past two years and he just proposed about 7 months ago but he did not have a ring and it was the most amazing moment of my life. I completely understood his financial situation so it was never an issue, I knew a ring would come later so I never worried about it. I'm a big fan of ebay and I would just browse at second hand rings until I found the perfect one for $200 but I had it appraised at $1400. My fiance bought it for me one month ago and I can't stop looking at my finger. Is it an ice skating rink? Of course not but it's the ring MY fiance put on MY finger and that's good enough for me. It sounds like you and your fiance are just as ginuine so I'm sure you really don't care what he puts on your finger as long as it's from the heart. Just keep in mind that all this crap you see on television and magazines...that's not real! Every engagement is not going to be on top of the Eiffel Tower and your wedding may not be in the Grand Ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria but it's your wedding and that is what makes it PERFECT! FYI: My fiance has an engagement ring too and both of our rings cost less than $300 combined (from eBay) and everyone "thinks" we bought our rings new! So now people know, you and my mom (and all of Yahoo Answers) Congratulations sweetie to you and your fiance!!
1106730
Nope.  I think your rings should be something you and your husband like.  After all, if you don't like it, you won't want to wear it.  The same goes for him.  You should be proud to show off your beautiful wedding bands, and believe me, people will ask to see them!!  \nThe important part is the symbolization that the rings hold.  They are a reminder of the commitment you and your new husband will have.  They should be a reminder that doesn't bring ANY bad thoughts to his mind or your mind!  \nRemember, even though you and your husband will be married, you're still individuals with different tastes in some things.  I feel like non-matching wedding rings remind you of your unity as a couple and your own personal uniqueness at the same time.
254876
Depending on what your looking for, you could possibly find something real simple with no diamonds at walmart. Also, sears has some pretty good deals. For my fiance and I's anniversary last year, I bought him this really nice ring there for $60. Also, try ebay. Im sure you could find something there. Or if you want something that looks like it has diamonds, sometimes those small boothes in the mall have cheap rings that look real.
805779
Congratulations! May you share long years, great joys and small troubles.  It depends on exactly what you want and where you are.. if you want simple, traditional bands then any jeweler will have a good selection. If you want something that reflects your orientation,if you're in or near a major city, no problem, you know (or should know) which businesses are GLBT friendly, ask around for a jeweler. If you're in a less than "cosmopolitan" area, check out the ads in the back of The Advocate or Out, many gay-friendly jewelers offer beautiful committment bands at civilized prices.\nI googled "Committment Bands" and one of the results was this site..http://gaymart.com/shoptfj/1catgory/c0580605.html which has some seriously georgeous options.
350510
and engagement ring is JUST THAT. A ring signifying engagement. Abridal set is the engagement ring WITH the wedding ring...they kinda connect or go together
950479
bidz.com\n\nyou can buy really really non-expensive jewlery! Its great. you can find a nice charm braclet or whatever. real diamonds and birth stones. great stuff! and cheap!\n\ni have found lots on nice things. good luck
709258
please its just a ring, i would much rather have a happy marriage, than a bad marriage and a big ring, get whatever you can afford and do it.....\nps whats the point of being engaged if u do not want to be married?
992112
Well, what kind of guy do you have?? Is he the type to wear a lot of jewelry? What kind of job does he have? I know that a lot of jobs (ie. mechanic, construction, etc) makes it difficult to wear rings... \n\nPersonally, my husband couldn't care less about jewelry. He wears his wedding ring and that's about it. He'd rather get clothing with the logo of his favorite sports team or something practical. I bought him a watch to wear to church and he hardly ever wears it... \n\nSo, like I said, if he's one that likes jewelry then yes, he'd probably enjoy the gift. If not, it will probably sit in your jewelry box like my husband's watch does. LOL.
524568
You can wear any rings on any finger you want. Some girls like it, some girls don't. They are just rings! Experiment, see which ones look best where and with what. I don't think the others have special meanings, but just like women guys can wear rings as much, and how often as they like. People say you shouldn't stuff them, it's your life! x