Diamond ring for engagements?

Question

does it really have to be a ring with a diamond in it? i mean, can we use other jewelries like necklaces or bracelets for engagements?

Answer 1

You can use different stones or gems to make your ring your own. I haven't hear anything about a necklace or a bracelet, even though it would be a cute idea rings are just easier to wear.

Answer 2

Traditionally, it's a diamond ring, but you can use whatever you want. It's the love that matters, far more than the symbol. If you find something that you both appreciate or would like more, by all means, go for it! :)

Answer 3

I think you are right, there is no rule that says you have to get a diamond ring for engagement!  Don't believe that "Diamonds are a girl's best friend", either.  They're also not rare as the diamond industry wants you to believe. There's a lot of cruelty involved (ie. child labor in India, mining in sacred Aboriginal places, mining dangers throughout Africa--not to mention slavery like conditions).  Do your research before you buy.  Ask your jeweler where they get their stones...are they conflict free (there isn't really a way to track them)?  Go for the necklace or bracelet.  If it's TRUE love, the "object" that's given for engagement shouldn't really matter.

Answer 4

To each their own. I wouldn't recommend a bracelet because of the tendency for clasps to break.  

Answer 5

it can be whatever you want ....

why stick with tradition....

my guy and i wear our rings on our right hands as we are keeping our left one free for our wedding rings...

and traditionally guys don't have engagement rings but my guy has one..

we gave each other a ring when we decided that we wanted to marry each other...

we plan on getting married at christmas time...

Answer 6

I never wanted an engagement ring..I wanted a band.  You don't need a ring to be engaged....if the commitment is there..that is all that is needed!

40 years of marriage and never an engagement ring....!

Answer 7

It can be anything you like! It's merely a symbol, and it should be personal and unique.

My fiance' proposed with a gorgeous tanzinite and crystal past, present, suture necklace and later unknowingly chose the VERY ring I wanted. It was a diamond ring, but we had previously considered sapphire.

A married couple we are good friends with exchanged tongue rings, another got tats on their ring fingers, and I've heard of plain or etched bands, alternative gems (ruby, sapphire, emerald, aquamarine, etc), and alternative jewelery (necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc).

Choose whatever you like, and what holds a deep and personal meaning for the two of you.

Answer 8

Generally speaking, it doesn't have to be just a ring with a diamond. People believe that the ring gives a meaning in which it's to unite a couple into marriage for engagements.

Answer 9

Traditionally, it is NOT a diamond ring. It was a band. Or more recently a ring with a colored stone or different stones. Only recently has the diamond industry duped everyone into believing that is "the" way to go.

Today I have seen people do bracelets, necklaces, ear rings, etc. (toe rings, tattoos...). I have even seen one couple who did nipple rings. Not my style, but it works for them!

Answer 10

If you want.

Answer 11

It's your marriage, do what you want. I think the ring is just more of a traditional type thing. Simple because diamonds are forever, (corny) and the ring finger has a major artery in it, symbolizing the closeness to the heart. I think. That's what my history teacher told me anyway.  

Answer 12

Get what you want.  I am a traditional person, usually, but I just don't see the need of spending alot of money on an engagement ring.  We are older 41/51 and we are eloping.  I am getting an a carved wedding band that is perfect for me.  Since you will be the one wearing the engagement symbol, then I think it is perfectly fine to get something other than a ring if you wish.  I would probably stick with something like a romantic locket or a brooch made in the shape of a heart or dove or something that symbolizes love.  Or even something that symbolizes your hopes and dreams for the future.  does he want to give you the world?  He can give you something that symbolizes the Earth.  Your options are only limited by your imagination.