Comments on: Are Diamonds Really FOREVER?

By: ♥DD

♥DD — Sat, 23 May 2009 03:20:43 +0000

i’m a romantic traditionalist whose advice would be to keep the original! won’t you miss it? don’t you want to keep it for a keepsake? if so, why not get a ‘signature ring’? you know the right-hand ring finger ring-of-your-choice? i love daydreaming about how i’ll adorn that finger one day… ☺

By: LeonaBea

LeonaBea — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:55:02 +0000

I’ve had my ring sized a couple of times, and the last time my hubby asked me if I wanted to change the way the side diamonds were set. They’re trillions, and they are bezel set so they look dark. They are actually higher quality stones than the center diamond, so they should be shown to their benefit, right? I had some reservations about changing the ring, but hubby said that since we were doing the design together, it’s very similar to how we worked on the ring in the first place.

I ended up just getting it sized and saving the renewal for our 20 or 25 year anniversary. I suppose that’s very similar to just getting a new ring.

By: James

James — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:43:16 +0000

Interesting article Erika. My personal opinion is that a couple should have no issues with upgrading their rings. While it may not be the same ring, it still represents the same sentiment and feelings. I think everyone deserves to love their ring(s) especially considering they have to wear them every day.

I was fortunate enough to be in a position before I proposed to spend some money I had saved to get a really beautiful ring that I dont think will ever need to be upgraded. My fiance LOVED the style (i had some help ) and I had the diamond set in platinum after speaking with our jeweler about its superior durability. To top things off, she loves the heft of the ring, and the extra weight that always reminds her that its there.

Anyways, I may have side tracked there for a moment but yes, I think that people should be open to upgrading a ring. The ring is a vessel and representation of your love and relationship, regardless of the ring, it still represents those things.

By: Erika Washington

Erika Washington — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:14:39 +0000

Malia, You can change your yellow gold to white gold by having it dipped. That could be a change without actually changing the set….

I’m still up in the air because I did pick out my set, but I still want something else! I think if I did upgrade it would be hard to trade my set in. I really would want to keep it, even if it’s just to look at…

By: Malia

Malia — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:22:09 +0000

I know anniversary bands are quite common. My grandmother, my mother and my mother-in-law all have anniversary bands.

I think your point about taste in jewelry styles changing is quite valid. My bridal ring set is yellow gold though for years and years I’ve worn mostly silver/white gold/platinum/sterling silver jewelry. I wonder what I was thinking when I wanted yellow gold all those years ago! But personally, I could never change my rings. It’s definitely a very personal decision.

By: Precious

Precious — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:49:46 +0000

Very interesting article. In short I think it is good to upgrade on different anniversaries 5th, 10th etc..