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I was at my jeweler today looking at engagement rings and after picking one out he showed me some "mens" engagement rings, telling me about how it has become popular in recent years for both the guy and girl to wear rings during engagement. Most of the rings he showed me were really basic with either no stone or a very tiny one set in the band. He's a good family friend so I don't think he was just trying to sell me something, rather just giving me a suggestion. Any of you guys wear a ring during your engagements? What do you think?
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No - one ring (wedding band) is more than enough for me
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I did not. Few if any men I know did so. That said, it's obviously a matter of personal preference. I'm not a big jewelry guy, so if I were doing everything over again I still would have no particular interest in getting one.
It does seem to me that if you were going to wear one, it should be something your fiance buys and gives you as a present/token, not something you buy yourself. But that's just my take on it, obviously.
Oh, and congrats and best wishes.
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What are you supposed to do later, wear the rings together, the wedding band close to your heart? That is too femme. It was not common for men to wear wedding bands until somewhat recently. Engagement ring? .....
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i would go traditional. i have never heard that before, seems like the salesguy just wants to sell just one more ring.
wear a wedding band plain and simple.
congratulations and best wishes.
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Surprise, another scam to push more jewelry on the consumer in the "name of love."
Men's wedding rings (not engagement) have only been around for a short while (since WW2?). I don't wear one. To wear an "engagement" ring... AS A MAN? Ridiculous.
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With all due respect to our homosexual friends on the forum, "that is the gayest thing I've ever heard!". Rivaled only by the Screwpull champagne opener.
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I actually have an engagement ring. It was my fiance's idea, but I think it does have a good reason behind it. I wasn't a fan until I got used to it. If you're not a jewelry-guy I wouldn't recommend it, but I chose one that would compliment all my outfits and it actually looks very nice. I'm just going to wear mine until I get my wedding band, then I'll just wear that and keep my engagement ring as a keep-sake type deal. TeNo has some nice ones that aren't gaudy. Mine didn't cost much and is a very simple, clean design.
http://teno.com/069-11s01.html
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Ha! My fiancee's ring cost enough on its own. Putting aside the issue of taste, I'd never wear one; I'd rather: (1) get her a slightly bigger rock, (2) put the money into our honeymoon, or (3) save it.
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I think this is pretty much the idea behind it. That it is temporary ring until the wedding band is worn.
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Just one ring - Your wedding band and make it a good one with comfort fit. That's all you will need.
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If she's the one who proposes, I could see it being an interesting novelty; otherwise, I'd say it's silly.
