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Well, we're going to Mexico in a couple of weeks and will be snorkeling, laying on the beach, hiking etc. I've heard too many stories of rings slipping off in the ocean or in the sand (never to be found again).
Also, where I lived in Africa we heard stories of people getting their finger partially ripped off when someone made a grab for their ring.
I'm wearing a stunt ring when I travel! If I was going somewhere within the US, I probably wouldn't worry about it.
Obviously I haven't been on my honeymoon yet, but I got my fake ring to wear when we'll be out and about on our honeymoon. I got mine on eBay for $25! And after reading Miss Sewing's post about losing hers at the beach http://www.weddingbee.com/2010/02/04/trouble-in-paradise-2/ and the comments to follow, I'll definitely have mine in the hotel room safe for most of the trip!
I'm not worried about losing my ring at all, but if we were doing a lot of outdoor sports I probably wouldn't take my rings because the chance of them being damaged is higher. I also think that if you don't have a routine with your rings, it's more likely that they might get lost or damaged. For example, I don't wear my e-ring to bed or in the shower, but I've developed a very specific routine for where to store my ring when I'm not wearing it. Being out of your usual surroundings while traveling might mess up this routine and cause you to lose your ring(s). Finally, I think worry depends on how much the ring costs! When we were talking about e-rings, I asked FI if he had a 'budget' for me, and he said, 'If you are too afraid to wear the ring on the subway - you probably should go for a smaller/cheaper ring.' So, my e-ring is not a ring I would ever be worried about someone riping off of my finger because it is not too blingy...
I didn't worry about it at all. I took it off one day when we went on a catamaran but that was it. Personally I wouldn't do the whole fake ring thing because-well just because. And if I was worried about someone mugging me or something they would do it whether it was real or fake. Although if you are into it-it would be a great chance to try out a different style.
The only reason I can see for why honeymoons are an especially high time for losing rings is because people aren't use to them and fidget with them more. If you are a fidgeter, don't take it. If you aren't and you aren't going on an eco trip backpacking through the jungle or something of that sort, take it. I don't personally see any reason why laying around (which is what I plan on doing) will hurt the ring.
I never really thought about this either, but I think it makes sense. My mom lost her high school ring at the beach when she was young. She was in the ocean, her hands got cold and it slipped off. I could totally see that happening to me, because my ring isn't super tight to begin with.
I just have my e-ring and wedding band, but my mom used to have 2 rings, an everyday sterling silver ring and a gold ring for nice occassions. My parents owned a tire shop and it was brutal on hand jewelry. Now, I know most of y'all aren't doing mechanic work, but it showed me that if you're doing work that is tough on the hands/rings, a substitute ring isn't a bad idea.
I left my rings home with my mum. I just cant imagine losing my rings.
this is silly but im buying a fake ring... just because i want to be carefull
Great post. I just found about 'stunt rings' a few days ago. Now, I'm looking for one so I can wear that one when I go on my honeymoon to Mexico.
I, too, didn't think it was a big deal to wear the real one. But then hearing brides lose it in the ocean or whie they are travelling. It kind of scared me. I guess if it was really expensive, then I wouldn't do it. But i'm finding rings which are $25 or less.
I guess it doesn't hurt to get one. Plus, I know there were a few times where I felt naked because my ring was being cleaned or fixed. Now I have a replacement.
I just posted about 'stunt rings' a few days ago.
Mrs. DG: can I ask where you lived in Africa? One day I'll be doing my field research in Africa, likely in Nigeria, and that freaks me out a little!
I wore my rings on our Honeymoon in Mexico and everything was just fine. If we would have done outdoorsy things like hiking and snorkeling, I would have taken them off for those things, but we didn't so I never worried about it. We played in the ocean and layed out on the beach, and I didn't take them off the whole time we were there. I would just say to make sure that your rings fit you really well- I have to really try to get my rings off, so I know they'll never just slip off.
Like Mrs. DG said, it might be different in other places, though.
Vegan- I lived in Uganda, but traveled extensively through East Africa. I find that the African people are among the warmest and kindest in the world, so don't fret. It's good to be street wise and aware when you are in a big city, but by and large if you are attentive you should be fine!
I'm terrified of losing my rings. I might look into a fakie for the moon.
I agree with @bamm...I have a VERY specifc routine with my ring (and it needs to be sized down...it is still too big so I wear it even less then I would if it fit correctly).
I am considering getting a fakie "stunt" for the 'moon....I may take mine but only wear them to dinner/etc and wear the fakes out and about and lock mine up safe :)
any good websites for stunts?
I wore mine. I'm just not a paranoid person about jewelry in general. If it happens, it happens. We replace it, we move on. I would only consider not wearing it in countries where bling can attract negative attention (mine's not small either), in which case i'd take my e-ring and one of my bands off.
The idea of NOT wearing my rings on my honeymoon makes me sad! I refuse to be afraid to wear them! I will wear them!
I wear 3 bands, though, and they are thick and snug. They don't go ANYWHERE and don't get loose AT ALL, even in the ocean.
Now, DH's ring, well, we lost it in the pool. I didn't freak out though. It just...sh*t happens! We found it and kept it in the safe for the rest of the trip. Lots of people lost theirs playing beach volleyball and stuff like that. But I played with mine and didnt have any issues. BUT, his is loose, so that's why it slipped
Usually when I go to the beach or the lake, I automatically take off all of my jewelry. It's more common to lose your jewelry at the beach than at a restaurant. You know.
Honestly, I would never wear my ring in the ocean or in a third world type country. Anywhere else, I wouldn't be worried about it though.
I plan on wearing mine, but I also don't plan on wearing it whilst I'm swimming. I'll keep it in the safe in the room then. But that's just a personal preference. I travelled a lot as a child and don't have a problem wearing jewellry on holiday. If I lose it then that it happens.
I'm going to get a fake set. I've been eyeing the ones on amazon.com:
This one's only $24:
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I plan on wearing mine. I'm sure that our hotel will have a safe in the room, and I'll leave it in there whenever we do any outdoorsy activities/go swimming etc. But if we're just walking around, I would definitely want to wear it. As for attracting unwanted attention, I can always just turn it around--that's what I do now when I travel into rougher areas of the city for work. I think my FI would be sad if I didn't bring my ring on the HM...
Hmm... not sure what will happen when I go to my sister's DW and our HM. Lots to think about.
I haven't really thought about it but I will most likely wear my rings. Like ejs, I don't worry too much about losing them and if I do happen to lose them, oh well, they are (or will be) insured and we will just replace them. Things like that happen.
I would be really upset if something happened to the rings that my FI and I will marry each other with, so we are both getting stunt doubles for the 'moon. I rarely take my ring off now but I just don't want to risk losing it in a foreign country. I'm really sentimental and a worrier tho, so that's something that's really important to me. And for $30, I'll take the peace of mind.
I've been told to get a fake set from www.overstock.com for going out of the country, but it also depends on what part of the country you're going.
If you have ring insurance, that should cover it if it gets stolen/lost. Do you have ring insurance? You can either get the insurance from your jeweler, or have it covered in your home/renter's insurance company in most cases.
Also, it depends on where you're going, if you're going to be swimming you may want to get a fake one as your fingers get cold & then the ring can slip off. If its really cold, you won't even feel it come off! You could always leave it at the hotel room... personally, it will be hard for me to make this decision. I advise if you have insurance, you should be fine because they will replace it for you. No need to stress, if you are afraid of loosing it, than get a cheap fake. I'm sure your FH will understand :).
I think I will leave my engagement ring at home and just use my wedding ring. I can't bear not wearing a ring on my honeymoon and I'm not a big fan of having a fake set.
If I lose the band, well, at least it's cheaper than my engagement ring!
Where are you people going that you think your rings are going to get stolen? I tend to not go places where I think that I will be a victim of any crime against my person...as such our honeymoon is to Europe vs somewhere else. Im more concerned about pickpockets than jewelry thieves.
@LindaD76: I don't think it's so much that I'm worried that they'll be stolen as just lost or damaged. Pickpockets are common pretty much anywhere there are tourists but if you're careful they aren't an issue.
I just treat it as don't take anything overseas that you couldn't cope with losing and I really couldn't cope with losing my grandma's/my engagement ring.
I wore mine on our honeymoon but we also got married in Europe, where we honeymooned. I would wear the again there. However, we just were in Hawaii and my husband lost his ring while we were snorkeling - never to be found again. We went to the jeweler this weekend and get a $140 inexpensive replacement for my husband and we got me a thin, white gold band to wear as a back-up ring for when we go to Asia or other adventure travel locals. But, I also feel like my engagement ring and wedding band are insured so if something happened that they could be financially though never sentimentally replaced.
I don't think it's all that common to have your ring stolen, especially on a honeymoon, but you really can't be too careful.
I was always taught not to wear anything that draws attetion. . .real or fake. . .while traveling to an area that I don't know.
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This is my first time in the ring section of WB and I'm shocked at all the concern for it. It never crossed my mind NOT to wear my rings on the honeymoon, but I'm starting to feel this little panic deep in the pit of my stomach from all the talk. I know it's crazy for someone with 10 months and 24days left until "W Day" to be a little worried, but if if this is common I definately want to start looking now for cheap CZ look alikes. Is it really that common to have the rings stolen, even if you wear them? I mean those buggers aren't leaving my finger for a long time unless there is a danger to them. Are you or did you wear yours on your honeymoon?