Wearing a wedding band before the ceremony?

My boyfriend proposed to me yesterday (officially with the ring). It is a two piece set (engagement ring with matching diamond wedding band). He wants me to wear both right now because it makes the ring look nicer. I've always understood the proper etiquette to be that you wear the engagement ring.... [Read more]

Remounted engagement ring

I have been engaged for 6 months and my fiance bought and picked out my ring on his own. We had been ring shopping for the last couple of months and I had really liked a wider setting and wedding band, but my fiance said he liked a smaller, more dainty setting. I have long fingers so I felt the.... [Read more]

Ring switch

My fiance and I don't have much money to spend on jewelry, and it's generally not too important to me. He gave me a pearl engagement ring, silver. It's very pretty and it definitely suits me as a nice ring, but as an engagement ring I would like to wear my grandmother's diamond--mostly for.... [Read more]

Platinum vs. yellow gold for wedding bands

I have always worn yellow gold jewelry, but I don't think yellow gold would look as good on my boyfriend as silver or platinum. He suggested platinum engagement and wedding rings because of its durability. I like the idea, and do like the look of platinum. But I was just wondering, would it be okay.... [Read more]

Using one ring for wedding band and engagement

I was wondering if it is ok if I only have one ring for the engagement and wedding. I want a ring that is a thick band with diamonds and find it unnecessary to have two. But I don't know if this is "traditional" or expectable. I'm a traditional girl but as a couple we are on a budget and would.... [Read more]