For my engagement ring I chose a simple oval solitaire. I absolutely love my diamond, but it's weird for me to imagine wearing anything every single day for the rest of my life. A little change is fun for me, so I chose stacking rings for my wedding band. I thought it would be fun to collect stacking rings over the next few years (ahem... anniversary idea?) and experiment with styling them different ways.
Right now I am wearing a family wedding band. It was worn by my father's grandmother for 63 years and my mother for the last 30 years. My mom gave it to me before the wedding. In seven more years it will have been worn for 100 years of marriage... how special is that? In addition I purchased three tiny gold stacking bands from Etsy. So at the moment I am wearing five rings on my finger every day and I love it!
Here are three ways I wear my rings... 1. Super simple without the diamond. This is how I wear them when I'm working on something crafty like a dying project. It's no fun accidently dying your stone pink... I would know. 2. Spaced out. I love wearing my rings like this. It feels more gypsy and pretty... 1970s inspired! 3. Plain Jane. This is how I wear them most of the time. But I love having options! ♥ XO, elsie
I love this post! Good idea!xx
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Posted by: berni | July 07, 2011 at 02:43 PM
Love this idea!
Posted by: Nicole | July 07, 2011 at 02:43 PM
this is what i did with my wedding rings as well! my diamond ring is from the '20's and i paired it with a simple white gold band on either side. our 1 year is in october and i have already hinted at a skinny diamond band to go with all the other rings. love!
Posted by: stephanie | July 07, 2011 at 02:46 PM
this is a sweet idea!
Posted by: Danielle | July 07, 2011 at 02:50 PM
I love the idea of using stacking rings for your wedding band! It really would be the perfect anniversary gift. Also, I find it extremely special that band has been worn for nearly 100 years of marriage! My favorite way you're wearing them has to be #2! SO pretty! <3
Posted by: Ashlee | July 07, 2011 at 02:51 PM
Umm...........not to sound like a know it all, but it is IMPOSSIBLE to dye a diamond any color.
Posted by: Drea | July 07, 2011 at 02:52 PM
you're so clever :)
Posted by: Michelle e | July 07, 2011 at 02:55 PM
Drea... he! I'm sure you're right. One time I got a lot if red dye on my diamond and it took me a LOT of cleaning to get the pink tint off. That's why I don't wear it when crafting. XX
Posted by: elsie | July 07, 2011 at 02:56 PM
I have to agree with not being wanting/imagining wearing the same ring all the time. I actually purchased some gold stacking rings for my wedding band from Etsy as well and I am wearing them now.
Posted by: Inessa Zherebnenko Nichols | July 07, 2011 at 02:57 PM
I love this idea! My dream wedding band is alternating pink sapphire and normal diamonds, I'm such a girly girl at heart!
Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline
Posted by: Jacqueline | July 07, 2011 at 02:59 PM
i LOVE my stack rings! I have silver ones in a "nut bolt" shape and i've been wearing them for years!!!
xo.
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Posted by: tiffany. | July 07, 2011 at 02:59 PM
I'm not even engaged yet and I am always looking at wedding bands...etc...I love the look of these stacked rings http://www.etsy.com/listing/61339907/renaissance-pattern-stacking-rings-with ...etsy always sucks me in! thanks for sharing :) -Lo
Posted by: Lo | July 07, 2011 at 03:02 PM
I feel the same about wanting a little change in things, and this idea of having different rings is so pretty, I love the 2nd option, the spaced out, although they all look very nice.
I hope you wear your family wedding band for many years of happiness with your husband! :)
Posted by: Penelope | July 07, 2011 at 03:02 PM
yeah i love wearing several ring on one finger as well.
ps: really love this creative blog!
Posted by: kalevblack | July 07, 2011 at 03:03 PM
I have stacking wedding rings too!! You beat me by 1 though! I wear 4 everyday :) Such cute ideas to wear them spaced out... I must try it!
Posted by: charlie | July 07, 2011 at 03:03 PM
Those are so cool! I love this! What a great idea. Thanks!
Kacie
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Posted by: Kacie | July 07, 2011 at 03:07 PM
It's smart to take your diamond off when crafting, even though Drea is right, it's not possible to dye it, but you can get things (color, food, etc.) stuck to the bottom and it's a pita to get it off. However, having worked at a jewelry store for 4-5 years, I cannot tell you how important maintenance of that ring is. You should have it professionally checked and cleaned every 6 months at the latest, closer to 4 would be better. Because it is set in a 6 prong head it's very important to have your tips and prongs checked, to make sure they're still doing their job and holding that diamond in it's place. Also, you shouldn't wear your diamond to bed either. A lot of people snag their jewelry on the threads in their sheets while sleeping and break prongs, therefore losing their diamond. I'm a big fan of stackable rings too, and it's nice to have thin bands so when it's really hot and your fingers swell, you can wear less of them to relieve some of that swelling in your finger.
Posted by: Jordan | July 07, 2011 at 03:08 PM
I absolutely love that idea! It must be so wonderful to have a family ring that will soon be worn for 100 years. How romantic.
Posted by: Meli (Blush + Jelly) | July 07, 2011 at 03:10 PM
That's very sentimental and innovative! Very romantic... You're adorable!
:) -Alex
Posted by: Alexandra | July 07, 2011 at 03:16 PM
Aww this is so fun! Cute idea! <3
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | July 07, 2011 at 03:22 PM