The road to engagement and marriage can set off all kinds of emotions –
from pure joy, to excitement, to frequent stress. You’ll have lots of
decisions to make, and will learn a lot along the way, such as the
proper etiquette for tungsten wedding rings. Let’s start with some
engagement and wedding ring basics. 4mm width Tungsten Rings
Social Media Etiquette
Showing off your engagement ring in a social media post has become a
very popular way to announce your recent engagement – once you tell your
family and friends the good news. The most gracious way to share the
exciting news is to post a picture of yourself with your groom, and your
left hand, with your shiny new ring gracing your ring finger. Proper
etiquette advises against posting simply a close-up of your engagement
ring, as this can be viewed as bragging and encourages carat
comparisons.
How to Wear Your Rings
An engagement ring symbolizes the promise of eternal love and devotion,
and is worn on the ring finger of your left hand (right next to your
little finger.) While your engagement ring represents a promise, your
wedding ring is meant to solidify that promise, with both rings worn on
the ring finger of your left hand once you’re married.
On your wedding day, your engagement ring should be worn on the third
finger of your right hand. Then, once you’ve said your I-do’s, your
engagement ring should be placed back on the third finger of your left
hand, on top of your wedding band.
Selecting and Purchasing Your Rings
Engagement rings are purchased based on what are known as “The 4 C’s”
(cut, color, clarity, and carat). Traditionally, the groom-to-be
purchases the bride’s engagement ring. While he can certainly do this on
his own, many brides-to-be prefer to assist with ring selection by
either showing the groom pictures of ones they like, telling close
friends what they want, or by going ring shopping together. While this
will limit the surprise factor, the groom can be assured that he bought
the exact ring she wanted. After all, she is the one wearing it, and
eternal love lasts a long time!
While the groom typically pays for the bride’s engagement and tungsten
wedding rings, the bride typically pays for the groom’s wedding ring.
Many couples simply include the cost of tungsten wedding rings in their
budget, and share the expense.
Insuring Your Rings
One thing you’ll want to ensure is that your engagement and tungsten
wedding rings are insured, as jewelry with this kind of value is not
typically covered under your renter’s or homeowner’s policy.
While none of us likes to think about it, you should know what to do if
your wedding is cancelled prior to your wedding day. Proper etiquette
says if the bride calls off the wedding, she should return the
engagement ring. However, if the groom-to-be calls it off, the bride can
decide to either keep or return it. Beyond etiquette, you should know
that your state’s laws may determine the necessary action. If the ring
has been passed down through the bride’s or groom’s family, it should be
returned to the family. Legal experts on the matter advise that if the
engagement ring is a family heirloom, a prenuptial agreement listing who
the engagement ring should go to in the event of a breakup might be
necessary.
