Having a relatives engagement ring ???

[kiora]

What does everyone think about have your mother/ grandmothers old engagement ring passed down to you and then using to for your own engagement ?

 

[PurpleBunny]

I think that is a wonderful way to show love and honor and respect to the previous generations in your family; also, to show that you admire and respect the examples they have set for your marriage with their own.

If the ring isn't exactly to your taste, you could also see about incorporating the stone into a new ring and possibly using the gold to make custom wedding bands for you and your future husband

 

[kiora]

that sounds really nice, thanks for your input.!!

 

[halifaxhoney]

I think it's a great way to keep someone's spirit with you I'd love to have my grandmother's ring for my engagement ring.

 

[kiora]

I am thinking of having my mothers ring but I am thinking it might not be a good idea because they are split up now

 

[wemmick]

My engagement ring is made from my grandmother's aunt's engagement ring. The diamond was set in her engagement ring in the 1800s. Later on it was removed and put in a dinner ring setting. Then it was offered to my fiance and me to incorporate in my engagement ring. I loved the idea, so my fiance had the diamond removed and put in a new setting. I love the history and story behind it. It's a cushion cut, which jewelers don't really cut anymore, so it's very unique. I am really thankful to honor my grandmother by wearing her aunt's engagement diamond, and it's gorgeous too! It's been a blessing for us.
~Becca

 

[Living4Him03]

I think it's great, that's because my great grandmother left a diamond ring for me to be given to me whenever I am about to get engaged/thinking about marriage. She died in 2002 and I think it would be a neat tribute to her, to at least use the diamond from the ring (I don't want a gold band). It would also be a lot cheaper than going out and buying one! But, if my future fiance wants to get me a ring that would be great. What I really hope (hehe) is that he will know about the ring my great grandmother left for me and will ask my parents for it and then take it and have it set in a new band or something.

 

[tyberium]

I dont think I could take a relative's ring and use it as my own. Even after recently looking at the prices of engagement rings , I would have to buy one for her. I dont know, I think it shows how commited you are to them. Although after spending that much money I might have to be commited .

 

[bliz]

I do think that this is a matter for the brie and groom to decide together! It would be equally inappropriate for the guy to singlehandedly decide that his Grandmother's ring should be used...

 

[AngylBelle]

I do think that this is a matter for the brie and groom to decide together! It would be equally inappropriate for the guy to singlehandedly decide that his Grandmother's ring should be used...

I completely agree with this. I personally prefer having a new ring that my beau picked out and had customized. But I think we all know by now I am not one for sticking to traditions . If this is something talked about, however, and agreed upon between both parties, do whatever you want! Who cares what other people think as long as the couple is happy...

 

[ChildOfGod20]

i would love to use my grandmother's engagement ring. she died when i was seven and had her ring willed to me so i have it right now. i would love to wear it as an engagement ring though

 

[AveMaria]

My siblings and I don't want to use my mothers or either of our grandmothers' engagment rings when we get married - saldly, neither my parents nor either set of grandparents had a happy or healthy marriage.

 

[Ceris]

Holy Thread Resurrection Batman!

 

[jewels4him]

When I was engaged 25 years ago, I used my grandmother's ring. She had not married the man who had given the ring to her 50 years earlier. Since there had never been a marriage associated with the ring, I thought of it as "new." I divorced two years ago. I would feel very uncomfortable about giving the ring to any of my children to use as an engagement ring. I think of it as being "tarnished" since my marriage did not work out. I would be concerned that my child wanted the ring because it was something bigger than he could afford to buy, or because he was being a cheapskate. I certainly wouldn't have wanted the engagement ring from my mother had her marriage gone sour.

 

[MrsSeptemberPenguin]

I think it would be really cool, and a good way to honor that relative. I do think it should be discussed between the couple, but none the less I think it would be awesome.

 

[beehoney]

What does everyone think about have your mother/ grandmothers old engagement ring passed down to you and then using to for your own engagement ?

It seems like a nice idea, but most men i know want to buy their sweetheart a ring.

 

[septemberskies]

Holy Thread Resurrection Batman!

LOL

 

[Inperfected]

Undiscussed.

I don't have his Grandmas engagement (as far as anyone knows) but just a ring of hers. He gave it to me and i went WOW! But nope no disucssion before hand... And me is SO proud of it.

 

[Inperfected]

Wow no one?

I've heard of a few people, friends of the family and that more than my age (being that none of my closer friends are engaged...) Ok... around the age of 40 i kno a few...

 

[seamonster]

I'm wearing my mother's engagement ring, but my fiance and I chose to get "new" wedding rings, rather than use my mother's or grandmother's ring. This is probably because my grandmother and mother are both still alive and married .