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Is it OK to have 2 engagement rings?
There’s no right or wrong answer when it comes to choosing, designing, or wearing engagement and wedding rings. You can wear none, one, two, three, or even more rings—just make sure that the ring (or rings) you choose to wear to symbolize your love and marriage will have enduring meaning for you for many years to come.
Are you supposed to buy two rings when you propose?
Traditionally, an engagement ring is the ring you give when you’re proposing and then during the wedding, you exchange the wedding rings. The two rings sit together on the same finger and to ensure they both fit together perfectly, engagement bands can be made with raised settings.
Why are there 2 engagement rings?
Because the wedding band is placed on the same finger as the engagement ring, many brides choose to move their engagement rings to their right hands for the ceremony and then move them back to the left hand afterwards so that their two rings are stacked.
Who holds wedding rings?
In a traditional ceremony, the ring keeper is the Best Man, and he holds the rings until called upon for the Ring Exchange in the wedding ceremony. But it doesn’t have to be the Best Man; anything goes here. I’ve had couples choose one ring to go to the Best Man and the other to the Maid of Honour.
Should you wear two engagement rings or just one ring?
The traditional look is both an engagement ring and wedding band. This is a timeless combination – usually an eye-catching diamond engagement ring next to a sleek and elegant wedding band. Many, however, choose to wear just a single ring. If that’s your preference, you should feel one hundred percent comfortable making that choice.
Why are engagement rings more expensive than wedding rings?
Wedding rings and engagement rings can vary greatly in price depending on the materials used to make it, the size and your location. Most engagement rings include at least one diamond and most wedding bands do not have any gemstones, so engagement rings are usually much more expensive than wedding rings.
How to choose a single stone diamond engagement ring?
With these diamonds it’s a case of quantity rather than quality. When deciding on a single stone diamond engagement ring, it is also important to consider the metal in which the stone will be set. A four-prong-setting will showcase more of the diamond, while a six-prong setting is usually more secure.
Is your wedding ring finger the same as your engagement ring finger?
Your wedding ring finger is the same. Most people wear their engagement ring and wedding band next to each other on the same finger. The wedding ring is placed closest to the hand as its closest to the heart. Do You Need Both an Engagement Ring and Wedding Band?