Post # 1
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Wannabee
My fiancé is a simple man. He told me he wants a ring made from tungsten carbide, as he works on a ranch and wants an alternative metal that will be sturdy enough to survive the elements. He told me that he would rather that I buy his from Amazon (they are real tungsten), than buy overinflated price at a jeweler. I want to do what he wants, because he is the one wearing it, but at the same time I feel bad because I am wearing a ring purchased from a jeweler! What is your opinion? Thanks in advance bees! ❤️
Post # 2
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Busy bee
imsoon2bemrsb : Buy it from amazon!!! There is no need to buy it from a Jeweler and pay 10-100X’s the cost. Many people buy their rings from non-jeweler.
Post # 3
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Bumble bee
imsoon2bemrsb : If he’s telling you what he wants, there’s no reason to feel guilty! There’s also no reason to pay a huge upcharge just for the brick and mortar experience, as the PP said.
Post # 4
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Sugar Beekeeper
imsoon2bemrsb : I bought DH a tungsten ring from Amazon. He really really wanted a Batman ring so thats what he got. It was all of $40.
However since he works a physical job we also got him a silicone ring for work.
Post # 5
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Bumble bee
My husband picked a tungsten band from amazon too and I felt the same way you do because I have a more pricey band I felt bad not spending much on his. He said he knows he’ll probably be rough on it so he didn’t want me spending a lot on it in case he damages it or loses it. He tried one on at a jeweler that was I think around $200 that looks exactly like the one we got him from Amazon for like $12. I say if your fiancé is fine with it go with the cheaper one.
Post # 6
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Bee Keeper
slomotion : A Batman ring? I know so many guys who would be uber-jealous of this! lol okay and me too a little 🙂
Amazon is awesome, I’ve done most of my Christmas shopping on Amazon. And I have a slight book addiction. If you can get a great deal from Amazon, go for it. You’re getting your partner the ring he wants- if yours came from a jewellers and his came via Amazon, that’s nbd at all.
Post # 7
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Buzzing bee
If he works on a ranch and is likely to get his finger caught in or crushed by any equipment, I would suggest either a silcon ring or no ring at all. Sorry – but I worked in ER too long, and saw enough finger avulsions to know that I would never want to wear a ring in a situation where you’re using heavy equipment. Google “finger avulsion” or “finger degloving’ to see what I’m talking about. Just don’t eat lunch first.
Besides that, if he wants a cheap Tungston ring, let him have what he wants! It’s not the price of the ring, or where it comes from – it’s the meaning behind it that’s important. I’ve always said I would have worn a piece of string if my hubby had proposed with that, because he’s the most wonderful person in the world for me – and I just wanted to spend the rest of my life with him – I didn’t care about the price of the ring. Actually, we were in University, and my engagment ring only cost $125 (it was marked down from $185) – so I certainly didn’t marry him for his money!
Post # 8
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Sugar Beekeeper
RobbieAndJuliahaha : YUP! Sounds super easy but he was very particular about which logo he wanted on the ring. (the one from the Nolan trilogy, FYI.)
Post # 9
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Sugar bee
There’s probably more selection on Ebay, and overstock.com
Post # 10
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Bumble bee
imsoon2bemrsb : my DH doesn’t wear any kind of jewellery, so we weren’t sure he’d be comfortable wearing a wedding ring. He therefore got a titanium ring from a high street jeweller and turns out he quite likes it. My wedding ring was like 12 times as expensive as his and I’ve offered to buy him a gold or platinum one as a present, but he’s happy with what he’s got and says we should spend our money on something better.
Post # 11
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Buzzing bee
My husband also wanted a simple and cheap tungesten carbide ring. I got his on Etsy!
Post # 12
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Helper bee
imsoon2bemrsb : I bought my husband a $12 tungsten ring from Amazon while he bought me a 4.72 ct diamond (6.5 tcw custom setting with bands). He loves it and I don’t lose any sleep at night 🙂
Post # 13
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Bumble bee
Ugh….finger avulsion {shivers}. At least tungsten is really brittle, while titanium is not. So, for crush-injuries the ring will likely just crack into pieces. Does nothing about degloving risk, but at least it is better than a precious metal…right?.