Been married for 27 yrs. When my husband was 18 he was engaged for about 6 months. We have the ring with the small diamond in it. I can take it to the same store and upgrade the diamond and get full credit for the old one and buy him a new wedding band with a much larger diamond since he needs one. Ring is just sitting in a drawer. Do you think this is tacky?
2006-09-26 10:07:20 · 25 answers · asked by Chloe 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Naw, I gave my mother my wedding band from the first marriage and she had it melted and molded to replace the wornout wedding band my father had. That may be tacky, but you've plenty of company, they do those things all the time.
2006-09-26 10:11:15 · answer #1 · answered by Rabbit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, this isn't Tacky at all. People do this all the time. By all means upgrading to a bigger diamond is wonderful. Any store will do this for you. Hope that he will enjoy the new ring. Have a wonderful day.
2006-09-26 17:12:10 · answer #2 · answered by Dimples 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its a small diamond, then let it stay in the drawer. Get you husband a ring that is from you, not originally intended for someone else in part or whole. Don't trade it in for something from you.
2006-09-26 17:11:10 · answer #3 · answered by OleMarbleEyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not tacky to use that diamond for another piece of jewelry. Not his wedding ring, though. It isn't tacky, but it isn't right either. Do you really want his symbol of his marriage you to always have a piece of his engagement to another woman in it?
2006-09-26 17:12:13 · answer #4 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Upgrade it why not? Usually when you are beginning your budget won't allow for a better stone etc...
If your in a position now to upgrade it. However, let your husband make the decision as it is HIS ring and it may have some sort of sentimental value. It was a long time ago let him have it if he wants it.
2006-09-26 17:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by AVA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think that this is tacky at all. I think that it would be very nice of you to up grade your husbands ring. It sounds like a great idea.
2006-09-26 17:12:33 · answer #6 · answered by tygereyez03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, a ring is not the symbol of your life together.
However, I kind of think recycled engagement or wedding bands are jinxed in a way. I wouldn't reuse it no matter what. If you must, get credit, and get him a new one altogether.
2006-09-27 01:00:18 · answer #7 · answered by RoseRed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that's tacky at all. It seems a shame to have the ring sitting in a drawer. Why not use it and enjoy it? :)
2006-09-26 18:27:44 · answer #8 · answered by Jens 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No rings are expensive and kinda wast if it doesn't work out. And it is not going to be the same ring, so he won't look at if and think of the past, What was old will now be new!!
2006-09-26 17:30:41 · answer #9 · answered by Jennifer Dalpe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should at least use the diamond in the new ring. Also, you had better confront your husband with this before you trade it in. It may hurt his feelings
2006-09-26 17:10:30 · answer #10 · answered by raiderphan79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋