Wedding Rings And Engagement Rings Order

Are Bridal Ring Sets Better Than Separate Engagement and Wedding Rings?

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   What is the correct order to wear engagement & wedding rings?
   Engagement ring first then wedding band, or wedding band first then engagement ring? And are there any stories, superstitions, etc., about the order to wear the rings? Thanks!

   • ANSWER:
     You wedding band goes on first (closer to your heart), then your engagement ring.

2. QUESTION:
   wedding and engagement rings? what order should they go on my finger?
   i’ve just got married and i’m not sure what order the rings should go on my finger… should it be my engagement ring first and then my wedding ring or should it be my wedding ring first and then my engagement ring?

   • ANSWER:
     Congratulations on your marriage.
     Your wedding ring should go on first (nearest your heart) and your engagement ring next.
     Best wishes for your future happiness together.

3. QUESTION:
   Which order do wedding and engagement rings go?
   Which ring goes on first – the wedding ring or the engagement ring???

   • ANSWER:
     The wedding band goes closest to your heart, so the wedding band is first and the engagement sits on top of the band.

     Prior to the ceremony you can switch the engagement ring to your right hand and then after the ceremony place it on top of the band.

     If later on you were to get an anniversary band, that would sit in-between your wedding band and engagement ring.

4. QUESTION:
   In which order are your wedding ring and engagement rings suppose to go?

   • ANSWER:
     The wedding ring goes on the inside, closest to your heart.

5. QUESTION:
   Inexpensive, fake wedding rings and engagement rings Where to buy them?
   I’m sick of being hit on when at temp jobs and restaurants when I go out for dinner with friends.

   A few months ago, I found a website that sold realistic looks costume jewlery that featured TONS of very realistic looking engagement and wedding rings for anywhere between -30. Stupidly – I did not bookmark it – and can’t for the life of me remember what it was called.

   Can anyone suggest or provide a link to a place where I can order a very inexpensive “faux” engagement and wedding ring?

   Thank in advance!

   • ANSWER:
     Wal Mart has them for ten dollars
     or Ebay

6. QUESTION:
   what is the correct order to wear separate wedding and engagement rings?
   I have had multiple married friends ask me which goes on top. I wear my engagement ring on top, but I wanted to know what is right, just to know.

   • ANSWER:
     Traditional etiquette says you should wear your wedding ring at the base of the fourth finger of your left hand, closest to your heart, and your engagement ring outside of that. However, I know a woman who wears her engagement ring at the base of her finger, and her wide wedding band outside of that. She does so because her engagement ring would be in danger of falling off, otherwise.

7. QUESTION:
   Wedding ring and Engagement Ring Order?
   I have been having a discussion with my wife about which order the Engagement and Wedding rings go.

   She says that its Wedding then Engagement ring I say its the other way round.

   • ANSWER:

     The wedding ring is the first one on your finger (said to be be closer to your heart) then your engagement ring goes on top of that.

     Typically most brides will take the engagement ring off of her finger and put it onto her right ring finger during the ceremony so she will never have to take off the actual wedding band. Then after the ceremony she can switch the engagement ring back to the left hand.

     Hopes this helps!!! Congrats!

8. QUESTION:
   in what order should I wear my wedding and engagement rings?
   Thanks

   • ANSWER:
     Put the wedding band on first. The wedding band is supposed to be closer to your heart.

9. QUESTION:
   What is the order of rings one gives a women?
   I going to get my girl a promise ring soon and i do plan on asking her to marry me within the next year. What i want to know is, is the engagement ring the ring i put on her at the wedding or is that an entirely different ring. In other words what is the order. Promise ring then engagement ring then a different ring at the wedding or Promise ring then engagement ring, which is the wedding ring? Please help, i’m a man and don’t know these things.

   • ANSWER:
     Most people skip the promise ring and I think this is a HUGE mistake! People need this step in furthering their commitment because they need to truly evaluate if this partner is the right one. I think promise rings are a great way to demonstrate commitment without the legal rammifications of marriage or the cost of engagement. I think if more people got promise rings and took that phase of a relationship more seriously, there would be less divorce.

     Here’s my timeline of my relationship:
     Met age 18
     1st date age 19
     promise ring age 24
     engagement ring age 28
     wedding ring age 29

     To answer your question more specifically, a promise ring should always come first. A promise ring can be the commercial kind with low grade tiny diamonds or a nice gem stone ring. An engagement ring is next and this is typically a solitaire or 3 stone (sometimes more) ring, it is in modern tradition a diamond ring, but can also be a sapphire or ruby. On the day of your wedding you should exchange plainer rings that are your wedding rings.

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10. QUESTION:
    How are you supposed to wear your wedding rings?
    When you are at the church getting married, are you supposed to wear the engagement ring on your left ring finger and then have your spouse put the wedding band on top of it, or should you not wear the engagement ring or wear it on your right hand instead so it doesn´t interfere with the placing of the band?

    Which order should the rings normally be in, wedding band first, engagement ring on top or the other way around? I heard that you´re supposed to wear the wedding band first because it should be “closest to your heart” and that if you wear the engagement ring followed by the wedding band it means you´re having problems or are separated from your husband. What do you think?

    • ANSWER:
      Rings are just symbolic what matter is your genuine love for one another. But when my husband and I were shopping around for wedding bands, it was pointed out by the jewelers that the wedding ring goes first and then the engagement ring. Yes they said it should be close to the heart. But no matter how you wear it as long as you are comfortable…. I believe there is no right and wrong way in wearing the rings… just put them on and cherish the love you have for one another.

11. QUESTION:
    what is the right order to wear wedding ring engagement ring and eternity ring?

    • ANSWER:
      See I thought it was Engagement ring Wedding ring then the Eternity ring because that means for life so that should be closest to your heart.

      Good Luck

12. QUESTION:
    wedding rings on a finger?
    what order does a wedding ring,engagement ring and an eternity ring go on a persons hand,thank you,

    • ANSWER:
      If you are wearing all of them on one finger, the wedding ring goes on first, then the engagement ring, then the eternity ring. The wedding ring is always ‘closest to the heart’ … the ring finger of the left hand.

13. QUESTION:
    what is the proper order of ring placement for an engagement ring and a wedding ring?
    Which ring goes closer to the heart and which ring goes on the outside or closer to the finger tip?

    • ANSWER:
      Wedding ring goes closest to the heart because it is a symbol of your marriage vows and relastionship and is symbolically more important.

      That said, during the ceremony, an engagement ring should be worn on the right ring finger. This allows the wedding rings to be closest to the heart on your wedding day. As soon as the ceremony is over, you can put your engagement ring on after the wedding ring.

14. QUESTION:
    In what order should my wife wear her Wedding, Engagement, and Eternity rings?

    • ANSWER:
      This is something that varies greatly depending on wear you live.

      Some people say wedding band at the base of the finger, engagement in the middle and eternity on the outside.
      Some people say eternity at the base, then wedding in the middle and engagement on the outside.
      Myself personally, I wouldn’t need an eternity band since the wedding ring I want is technically an eternity band; I would wear mine in the order I took that step, with engagement first followed by wedding.

      When it comes right down to it, it’s a personal choice. There’s no clear cut “wrong way” to wear them.

15. QUESTION:
    Where is the best place to order custom engagement rings online?
    So I am set on ordering an engagement ring. I want to propose at my parents house when we go to visit next weekend.

    ere is the best place to order custom engagement rings online? I went to my local Kay Jewelers, but well its just a bit out of my range.

    Also I saw that Sapphire rings are comming back in fashion. Are they more or less expensive than a diamond ring. I just want to get the best I can for the moment, and I can save up to get a better wedding ring.

    • ANSWER:
      Sapphire is generally cheaper than diamonds and make for very unique rings.
      I recommend buying from Allurez.com. They have a large selection of engagement rings, and they allow you to customize any item and make your exact ring. They will also answer all of your questions and help you find your perfect item.

      I do not recommend Kay jewelers, they are difnalty over priced. I have bought from both Allurez and Kay and i think Allurez.com is much much better!

16. QUESTION:
    Wedding/Engagement Rings…Anything and Everything helps!?
    For those of you who saw my previous question…we thought we found the perfect ring, ordered it and when it came it didn’t look at all like we thought it would. The photo was beautiful (The Vintage Line – Cirque ring in platinum on Bluenile.com for those who’d like to see it)

    Anyway…I’m a little indecisive to begin with…I want a totally unique, personal yet timeless ring (i love vintage styles) and we’re having trouble finding “the One”

    Please post photos of your ring, or ones you like, where you got yours, how you decided, etc…

    Literally anything to make this process easier…he wants me to have one I love! But I’m having trouble finding it myself!

    Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      If you have a vision in mind, find a good, private jeweler and have them create the ring for you. Using your ideas and visions they can sketch and create a stunning piece of jewelery for you to your specifications. You select your own stones and metals as well so it can cost as much or little as you want to spend. I highly recommend having something designed for you and a good jeweler will be able to do it for you.

      Good luck!

17. QUESTION:
    Which order does one wear their engagement, wedding, and anniversary rings, traditionally speaking?

    • ANSWER:
      old school traditional you wear you engagement ring on your right hand wedding ring on your left hand. anniversary ring or gift rings wernt really worn on your ring finger. new school tradition wedding band closest to your heart so it faces in and then you engagement then any anniversary rings…. if they match your set. otherwise right hand.

18. QUESTION:
    how should I position the engagement ring and wedding band on my finger?
    Ive noticed lately that every woman I see is wearing their engagement ring in front of their wedding band. Is this the way it goes because my entire life I was under the impression that it goes on your finger in the order you receive it, engagement ring first then wedding ring, that makes the most sense to me.
    I agree, it just looks better when the engagement ring goes first, when its the other way around, the engagement ring kind of blocks the band

    • ANSWER:
      Yeah, the idea is that the wedding ring is “closer to your heart”.

      But you can do whatever you want. It’s your finger, and you know that you’re married.

      I also like the look of the engagement ring closer in, because somehow it seems more symmetrical to me.

19. QUESTION:
    Does it matter which way the engagement and wedding ring go?
    AFTER YOU’RE MARRIED– What order do the rings go in? I’ve heard the wedding ring goes on the bottom, or first, to be “closer to your heart” then I’ve heard the engagement ring goes on the bottom, or first, because it comes first. Ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      The wedding ring is supposed to be the closest to your heart.

20. QUESTION:
    Need to know everything about a Wedding, Rings, Honeymoon, etc?…HELP!?
    Okay..I didn’t even know there were 2 rings until a little while ago and reading online…the engagement ring and the wedding ring…okay so I need to know everything about a wedding, the rings…when the guy ask you..do you start wearing the ring right then..or wait….what is a reception, ceremony..? Really need help here..who pays for what? Bridesmaids? Who are they? I NEED HELP! I feel so stupid not knowing like anything about weddings..have never been to one before! Who picks out the wedding rings? Man & Woman together…or man? What is the order of events that occur at the wedding…is honeymoon right after wedding…how is that planned..who picks, who pays?

    • ANSWER:
      To know about Wedding Planning: http://www.thunderwave-events.com/

      To get information on Wedding Rings: http://wedding–wonderful.blogspot.com/

      To plan a Honeymoon: http://vacation-help.blogspot.com/

      Hope this helps! Good Luck…

21. QUESTION:
    is this in the right order, first is the engagement ring then the wedding ring then the eternity ring and then
    THE SUFFE-RING
    Shambo if you don’t know the answer to that I fear you sex life will be all down hill LOL

    • ANSWER:
      Lol that’s right! here’s another one lol

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqb8EKN7WmE

22. QUESTION:
    Questions about buying wedding rings…?
    The wedding is the first weekend of February, so we probably need to start shopping for wedding rings soon. I have a few questions:
    1. Are the rings in jewelry stores samples that you try on and then order (like wedding dresses), or are the rings in the shop available for purchase?
    2. If you have to order rings, approximately how long does it take for them to arrive?
    3. How long does it take to have a ring sized, and how much can the ring be sized without damaging it? I have unusually slender fingers (size 4).
    4. Any other tips on ring shopping? Neither one of us knows anything about how to buy jewelry!

    Oh – we’re just looking for wedding bands. Instead of an engagement ring, I have a beautiful chain and pendant.

    Thanks!
    Mickey – your ring is beautiful. That’s similar to what I had in mind

    • ANSWER:
      Most of the time, you buy the ring right out of the display case. Some rings don’t re-size well and you will need to order them. Given that you were quite a small size, that may the case for you.

      Rings that don’t re-size well are those with engraved patterns or edging. The lovely one in Mickey’s picture would be one that wouldn’t re-size well.

      You’ll find the staff in quality jewellery stores to be quite helpful.

      Your question isn’t clear about whether or not you want matching rings. Keep in mind that it might not be possible. Wedding bands comes in widths starting at 3 mm and going to 8 mm. Most common widths are 5 and 6 mm. You’d be surprised how much of a different 1 millimeter can make.

      You might find that your hand is better suited to a narrow band and his to a wider band, or vice versa. If so, exactly matching bands might not be possilbe.

      As well, your hand might better suit a more rounded look while his takes a more flat looking ring better. Again, it could be vice versa. Try not to get your heart set on matching bands because you will each spend more of your time apart from each other than looking at both rings together. You’ll want the rings to look good on both of you.

      Go to a store and see what each of you like, and try them on. Even if you have to put it on a different finger, you’ll still get an idea of how the ring will look on your hands.

      If you are thinking of gold, anything higher than 18K is probably too high of a gold content for everyday wear. Gold is a very soft metal (heavy as all get out, but soft) and anything higher than 18K is prone to getting out of shape.

      Pure gold is 24 K (karats) so 18K is 75% pure gold. That applies whether you get yellow, white or pink gold.

      Also consider whether either or both of you want diamonds or other stones on your rings.

      You have a tone of choices. Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed by the variety. Once in a store, you’ll quickly get a sense of what you like and what suits you.

      Congrats and good luck.

23. QUESTION:
    in what order do you place your engagement ring and wedding band?
    i have heard that the wedding band goes first. so then how do you do it at the ceremony? do you have the groom take off the engagement ring or do you switch them around later? HELP

    • ANSWER:
      The wedding band goes on first so that it’s closest to your heart.

      At your wedding, just have your MOH wear your engagement ring until the ceremony is over, and then put it on before you go to the reception. That’s what I did.

24. QUESTION:
    Where can i get the official bella swan wedding/engagement ring?
    I found the ring not to long ago on Stepehenie Meyer’s web site it had a web site to go to and pre order it. I lost it and now I don’t know where i can get it and I forgot what it looks likes. If you can provide a pic and place were i can get it. Thanks sooo much.

    • ANSWER:
      The link to the place is still on Stephenie Meyer’s website (www.stepheniemeyer.com). You have to click on “Books and Gear” on the top bar and then on “Shirts” on the side bar in order to get to the link (at the bottom of the page) to the website that sells the ring, her bracelet, and other Twilight jewelry.

      Anyway, here’s the link that was given on the website:

      http://www.infinitejewelryco.com/

25. QUESTION:
    after you get married what order do you put your rings on?
    when you have both an engagement and wedding ring what order do you put them on your finger? and then when there is an enternity ring what is the order then?

    • ANSWER:
      The wedding ring is supossed to go on first – so its closest to your heart. Then the engagment ring goes on next. The eternity ring is the 3rd ring which comes after the engagement ring

      Traditionally, with wedding rings as flat rings, and engagement rings with nice sized rocks, this allows the woman to remove the enagagement ring when needed for comfort or safety, without the need to ever remove her wedding ring from her finger. Nowdays people are different styles of wedding rings and engagement rings so it doesnt hold true as such. But it is the tradition behind it. You can take the engagement ring on and off as you chose, but there is no reason to take off the wedding ring, hence it keeps it “safe”.

      So it goes wedding ring – enagagement ring – eternity ring

      Goodluck

26. QUESTION:
    Wedding Ring and Engagement Ring?
    In which order is the right way to wear them?
    do you put on the engagement ring first then wedding band?
    or is it the opposite?

    • ANSWER:
      It depends on your culture. In the States your wedding band is worn closest to your heart, so put that on first. Then put on the engagement ring and of enjoy!

27. QUESTION:
    How do I order a custom engagement ring online?
    I want to order a custom engagement ring so that I can propose in two weeks or ASAP. I cant WAIT ANY LONGER!!

    I was wondering where is the best place to order a custom wedding ring? And is it safe to order one online.

    I dont cant afford a huge diamond like Kim Kardashian, but Im willing up pay for a nice ring.

    • ANSWER:
      I ordered a ring about 8 months ago online from a jeweler in Los Angeles called Debebians.

      I spoke for a while with a manager and they helped me go through their website to find and pick out a style I liked. Now I dont know what you mean by custom, but I got to browses thousands of types of rings and choose the stones, stone quality, color, ring material, and how the stone was cut.

      I was blown away at how “custom” I could get my ring. Also, when I talked to them, they told me that I could technically come up with a design of my own ring and that they can make it to order, so I guess that jeweler can take make completely custom rings.

      The part that has me totally sold on Debebians, is that I ordered the engagement ring and the custom ring was done and shipped the same day!! But then, FedEx missplaced the package!! Debebians did their best to hide the fact that the package was an expensive diamond ring, and the package was really missplaced and not stolen.

      In any case the Jeweler rush shipped me a new ring the next day after I called and did not charge me or hold any money. When FedEx found the package and I got it, I just sent it to the jeweler and receive a nice thank you note.

      Oh, she said yes by the way!! Just got back from Belize too!! Its great to be back!

28. QUESTION:
    do you wear your wedding over your engagement ring?
    Or does your engagement ring go on first and then your wedding ring. And I realize that you receive your engagement ring first but I don’t know if thats the order that you wear them on your finger.

    • ANSWER:
      Wedding band is first (closest to the heart) followed by engagement ring.

      Good luck

29. QUESTION:
    Can anyone tell me the correct order is in wearing your engagement and wedding band set?
    On my wedding day does the groom place the entire set on my finger or just the wedding band? And which is worn on the finger first the engagement ring then the wedding band or vice versa?

    • ANSWER:
      Weda is right. The groom puts on the Band only. You can move your engagement ring to your right hand or leave it on the left hand. You can switch the placement after the ceremony. The band goes on the bottom (closes to your heart) and the engagement ring on top.

30. QUESTION:
    How do engagements work (how many rings etc)?
    I’ve heard of an engagement ring, a wedding band, and the guys ring.
    In what order are the given and how many are there?

    • ANSWER:
      The guy buys an engagement ring and presents it to the girl when he is proposing. You wear the engagement ring throughout the time that you are engaged. At the wedding ceremony, you exchange wedding bands (one ring for you and one for him); it isn’t typical to wear both the engagement and wedding ring at the ceremony. From that point forward, however, you will wear both rings.

31. QUESTION:
    Fighting over wedding plans and rings, How to balance involvement on picking a ring? and time-lines ?
    I love my girlfriend and I know she loves me. We have been dating for about 15 months and making a year was an important mile stone for me and in our 2nd yr I wanted to work on getting an engagement ring, but I live paycheck to paycheck at the moment and financing a ring is not an option for me. So I’m saving up the money for a nice ring.

    The problem is the subject of engagement rings and wedding plans keeps coming up in conversation and some how always ends in tears or a fight. We are 28 and 29 yrs old and both of our families are excited to see us together. At this point the traditional sense of order of things is all backwards. We have looked at wedding fairs but we are not engaged yet so there are so many awkward things that are created when the traditional order is out of order. Like people asking when the wedding date is or asked to see the ring ect…

    If money was not a factor I’d buy a ring and pop the question and let her go to town on making wedding plans. I always had that hopeless romantic idea that some day I would sneak off to buy a ring and get some inside help to pick style and type from a family member then setup a surprise for my girlfriend and pop the question. I did a ton of self education about the 4 c’s and picking rings so I know what too look for as well as knowing her style but she wanted to be more involved and I want her to be less involved in looking for a ring.

    The other hard topic is a wedding place and date, she would like to pick the place and set the date before I even get the ring and pop the question. I believe that she is worried about getting a time and a place booked for a good price. If the standard is a year to plan and our best case wedding date is spring of 2011 and worse case is fall of 2011 why such the rush? Her sense of urgency and my sense of urgency differ greatly.

    The topic grow more stressful and tired every time. It should be fun and happy talks not fights. So how do we compromise on attainable goals? Should we book a date before I get the ring? How do balance involvement on picking a ring? Please Help!
    Thank you all for the answers so far it has all been very good advice : )

    Side Notes: We both have the big dream of getting married and having kids, I know she is in a rush because of age of having children, as far as financial matters we both have houses – I’m a little house poor, she is not, plus she is way better with money then I am. I basically live out of her house at this point – My roommate will rent my house from me once I move out but I’m stretched by living at both houses right now. The budget looks a lot better once I’m living out of one house and renting the other.

    • ANSWER:

32. QUESTION:
    wedding band/engagement ring order?
    I know the tradition is you wear the band closest to the hand therefore closer to your heart but my wedding band is 5 Diamonds across and is shorter than my engagement ring which is 1 large centre 2 smaller and mini diamonds on the side

    it looks better with the taller one (engagement) closer to the hand – opposite of traditional – do you think this is ok or should I just wait till I get my anniversary band (same as the wedding band & no clue how many years i have to wait for it) so the engagement is in the Centre.

    • ANSWER:
      It’s really up to you. I know a couple of ladies who wear the engagement ring and then the wedding band. They see it as: first came the engagement, then came the wedding and it seals both!

      If you like it that way then just wear it. I doubt people or going to comment on it. I never do.

33. QUESTION:
    What is the proper way to wear your rings?
    I have an engagement ring, a wedding band, and an anniversary ring. Should they all be worn on one finger, and if so in what order?

    • ANSWER:
      The proper way to wear your rings is the wedding band closest to your heart…the engagement ring closest to the wallet…your anniversary ring I’m not sure of…

34. QUESTION:
    Divorced cheater, do I want the rings for my daughter?Ladies?
    I divorced my cheating wife about a year ago. She has sold everything she owns in order to prevent having to get a job. She got a considerable settlement and has blazed through it too. Slowly, she has started to sell things of value. She is now selling her rings(wedding, engagement, anniversary) My daughter is 19. She has expressed that she has no interest in them. However, should I buy them from the ex so that in case my daughter changes her mind in the future she could have them? The person I am seeing says absolutely but I need a little more female insight to this issue than just one person. Do the wedding rings of a divorced mother have ANY value to a daughter? If so, I will buy them. I can afford them but it just seems like a waste considering the circumstances

    • ANSWER:
      I personally wouldn’t want them. They would make me angry at my mother every time I looked at them. If your daughter were to say she’d want them someday then I’d get them. If you want just ask her one more time if she says no respect it. Sorry about your marriage hope you figure this all out.

35. QUESTION:
    Help about what wedding ring to buy with this engagement ring?
    Hi this is the engagement ring

    http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/4691881/platinum+quarter+carat+princess+cut+diamond+solitaire+ring/

    the stone sits quite low and jutts out a bit so the edge is not straight against the ring but is straight (if that makes sense). I was just going to order a d shaped wedding band but reading about it all has got me confused..do I need to get a fitted or shaped one with this ring? Would a court shaped be best? Help..I was ordering on line so dont want to go to a jewellers to ask.

    Thanks so much.

    • ANSWER:

36. QUESTION:
    Why do most women wear the engagement ring in front of the wedding band?
    I’ve always wondered why that is… If a woman got engaged first and then got married, shouldn’t the rings be worn in that order? I think that the engagement ring is the promise of love, faithfulness and life partnership which is then sealed with a band in marriage. When did this reversal happen? Is this a religious thing? Somehow I don’t remenber this being discussed in Sunday school or in church…

    • ANSWER:
      the reason people wear the engagement ring on the outside because some women do not want to remove the wedding band and in life sometimes you cant always keep the engagement ring on so thats why it on the outside so the band isnt removed to take the engaement ring off

37. QUESTION:
    Where can I look at different interlocking bridal set engagement ring designs?
    I know where I am buying the ring at but I thought if I could find an engagement ring/wedding band set design online that I like for my girlfriend I could ask about ordering a similar setting. The concept of having the wedding band being a part of her engagement ring is something I think she would really like. I know the person at the jewelery shop that does the stone setting and jewelry repair so that part shouldn’t be a problem.

    • ANSWER:
      Joshua,

      How nice that you want to get engaged and show your love to your intended many stores have what you are looking for there is a place called the Diamond Exchange I think they have them in a few states that has interlocking rings but you won’t go into debt over them. Walmart, target and Kohl’s have Beautiful rings too and you can put them on layaway as well. E-bay might have what you are looking for as well and there are on line sites if you google interlocking engagement/wedding rings that will give you a variety of choices as well. Remember the ring is only a symbol of the love you share it is the mutuality of love and respect you have for another that will make a marriage strong and durable even through the tough times best wishes to you e4g

38. QUESTION:
    Just a stupid question probably… rings?
    I am now married and I was wondering how my rings are supposed to go on my hand. Is it wedding band and then engagement ring or engagement ring and then wedding band. I thought the engagement ring goes first then the wedding band because thats the order everything happened in but my mom who is a wedding photographer and sees this stuff all the time says the opposite and so did our officiant. Anyone know for sure?

    • ANSWER:
      I can’t remember what site I found it on, but when I was helping a friend plan her wedding, I found something that said that the wedding band is supposed to be put on before the engagement ring, “closest to your heart” or something like that. Personally, though, I think it’s your choice. I’ve seen it both ways.

39. QUESTION:
    Engagement ring help. please help me?
    Well I have been dating this girl for a very long time. I am finally going to pop the question. One day when i was online i “accidentally” clicked on a link that went to a engagement ring, I made sure she was watching. Anyways she looked at the ring and flipped out and kept saying it’s so beautiful. So knowing that she loved it, I ordered the ring in her size. Now that I have her ring I was thinking about buying a engagement ring for me. A friend of mine when he was going to ask his sweetie to marry him also bought a white gold wedding band. He said that its a sign of trust and a way to tell her that you love her and that she just isn’t engaged to you but you to her as well. What do you think about this? and should I do this?

    thanks for your help

    also here is the ring I bought for her:

    http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/basket-set-Engagement-Ring.html

    And here is the ring im thinking about getting for me:

    http://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-and-anniversary/mens-wedding-rings/ring/item_477-3853.asp

    • ANSWER:
      I love your idea. A very modern way of thinking.

      The rings are great too.

40. QUESTION:
    Wedding ring question?
    I cannot remember how this works! When wearing your wedding ring and engagement ring, what order are they worn on the finger? Which one should be put on first?

    Also, if there is an anniversary ring worn with them (band style) where does it go?

    • ANSWER:
      i wear my rings the way i want to . i have my wedding band on top of my engagement ring cause i like it better that way plus people can see my wedding band and see that i am married now.. the other way around all they see is the engagement ring..

41. QUESTION:
    ladies-what order do you wear your wedding and egagement rings?
    I wear my wedding closer to me and the engagement on the outside. Is there a certain way we’re supposed to?

    • ANSWER:
      the other answer is incorrect. you wear your wedding ring closest to your heart.

42. QUESTION:
    Do you really need a ring in order to be considered engaged?
    I am planning my wedding but I don’t have a wedding ring yet. It’s already picked out, we just haven’t brought it home yet. I never made an official, “I am engaged” announcement. My mom just suggested I start planning the wedding and I went along with it. Does being engaged mean having an engagement ring specifically? I am engaged or just getting married?

    • ANSWER:
      Not having an engagement ring does not mean that you are not engaged! The fact that you are planning a wedding must mean that your “fiance” has asked you to be his wife. That alone means that you are engaged, with or without a ring.

      Maybe the fact that you have not officially announced an engagement somehow makes you feel “less engaged.” Make an announcement. Share it with friends and family, even if you don’t have a ring. They will join in your enthusiasm & you will feel special. Celebrate the engagement… it’s such a high!

      If you feel like you are not engaged because you don’t have the ring, just wear any old ring on that finger! A big rock does not always mean a happy couple!!!

43. QUESTION:
    wedding ring?
    What is the proper order for a woman to wear a wedding band and an engagement ring? I have heard engagement ring then wedding band, however, I have also heard wedding band then engagement ring. I am confused. HELP!!!!

    • ANSWER:
      I was told by my great grandma that the proper way to wear the bridal set is the band close to hear and then the engagement ring. I had to take off the engagement ring for the ceremony and at the reception he placed the engagement ring back on. But she specifically said that the wedding band is close to the heart cause it should never come off.

44. QUESTION:
    which is/are the important parts to a wedding?
    how would your rate the different parts to a wedding? Engagement Ring, Proposal, Wedding, Reception, and Honeymoon. how would you rate the importance? for example, in the order of importance i would chose Ring, Honeymoon, Wedding, Reception, and then Proposal. should i give her a nice ring but a small wedding? should i make an elaborate proposal that she remember forever but go somewhere local for a honeymoon? should i give her a honeymoon to some far off distant land but only allow a few people to the wedding/reception?

    so, i would like to know what are the most important parts to a wedding?

    • ANSWER:
      the most important part of a wedding is the marriage. make sure you’re both open and honest and securing your connection on a deeper level and all the rest will just be small details to your love story.

45. QUESTION:
    Wedding Band or Engagement Ring First.. Post Wedding?
    I am getting married on 05/24/08 and my Fiancee and I are in a dispute. I say that the Band is supposed to go over the Engagement Ring and pointed outward to signal our Future together, while she states that the Engagement Ring is supposed to go on top (facing the tip of the finger) in order to “Protect” the Band. The Band in her opinion is supposed to be the closest to the heart. I was always told that just as a graduation ring is supposed to be turned around post graduation to symbolize your step into adulthood, the wedding band is supposed be on the outside for the future of our marriage. Which one of us is right?

    • ANSWER:
      Ummmm… she is. The wedding band is supposed to be between the engagement ring and her hand, closer to the heart. The wedding band is a symbol of your marriage, the engagement ring is just something us girls like to have. What you could do if she just has a solitaire for an engagement ring is you can get her a band for either side, then you can both be “right”