Do you wear your engagement/wedding ring(s) on vacations?

[monorailsilver]

I wear mine and dh wears his (he also has 5 diamonds on his wedding band). Our vacations consist of FL or day trips.

My sister keeps her in her safe at her house when she vacations but she ski's, hikes, walks the Amazon (or boats it), scuba dives all over (not just the US), bike rides, rafts the grand canyon for 15 days. She is frequently out of the country, her ring is on the bigger side (not look at me I have a huge ring) and her side stones always used to crack so she'd rather keep it safe at home.

 

[soccerdad72]

The only time I've ever purposely left things behind when traveling is when I was in South America for work. I had heard warnings about not wearing nicer watches or jewelry such as that, so I left my nice watch at home. Not as much because of the theft aspect, but for safety, as the practice of people coming by on a scooter or motorcycle to rip the watch off your hand concerned me more for my arm itself and not the jewelry.

 

[NFLDERS]

Crime

So saddened that this is the case. Coming ever so close to cities nearer me too... sigh.

 

[adelaster]

I never take mine off. I purposely chose a durable vintage ring of platinum with a well set stone, and had plain palladium bands made for both of us. To me the purpose of wearing it is a visual reminder of the love/commitment. However, I also didn't have a wedding because to me getting married was about us and our personal beliefs. So I'm far from the chain jeweler magazine wedding industry status quo type person.

The idea of investing in wedding jewelry that is too flashy or expensive to wear daily or that needs insured is funny to me, but to each their own. I could see being afraid to lose it if the fit was off and/or damage if it is lower on the mohs scale, or a health issue, etc. affecting decisions. That's why it's a personal choice- no one should feel pressured one way or the other. Some people choose never to wear rings, and that's cool too!

Personal aside:
In the US, the average ring is now between one and two carats carrying a cost average of $6k according to the knot as of this year. That's wild to me. Similarly, check this out for average wedding costs in your area: https://www.costofwedding.com

Meanwhile, I'll happily wear my less than $1k .35 carat 1930s ring daily, hopefully the next 50+ years, seeing it & fondly remembering that time we got hitched in San Francisco City Hall & drove down the coast to Big Sur, staying in airbnbs on the way.

 

[gotomu212]

I have left mine off on some trips (Thailand, Vietnam, Ecuador) due to fear of theft- they are insured but want to avoid the violence and trauma of robbery all together. I feel fine wearing them domestically and in most tourist locations and in Europe.

I don't wear mine 24/7 because it has a high setting, but I try to wear them anytime I leave home.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I read this question on another travel board, and I was surprised at the number of people who refuse to wear their engagement ring and/or wedding ring when they travel. It never really occurred to me to do anything else. I always wear mine.

Now I totally get that you shouldn't wear flashy jewelry when you travel, but I had never applied that my engagement/wedding ring.

So when you travel - do you wear your real engagement ring and/or wedding ring? Or do you wear a cheap substitute? Or no rings at all?

We don't wear rings at all anymore.

We used to when we were younger and I am pretty sure I wore it on vacation.

 

[bdcp]

Personal aside:
In the US, the average ring is now between one and two carats carrying a cost average of $6k according to the knot as of this year. That's wild to me. Similarly, check this out for average wedding costs in your area: https://www.costofwedding.com

I love those stats. Good luck finding a decent 1-2 carat stone for 6K. Weddings in NoVA are expensive. My parents refused to spend a lot when I got married in 1981. The entire wedding, including my dress cost about $1500. My mom and some friends made the food and we had music at our backyard reception. My original engagement rink cost less than $500 so not even 1/3 of a very inexpensive wedding. DS and DDIL spent 10K in 2013 on their wedding. $2500 of that was the venue. And, that was a very simple wedding and reception.

 

[AmazingGrace]

I used to wear my wedding set everywhere, including vacations. After twenty eight years, the wedding set is growing thin and more delicate, so now I wear my channel set alexandrite anniversary ring. Easy to wear out and about.

 

[awalker1015]

Always. We usually stay places with a wall safe so if I'm doing something I don't feel comfortable wearing them I'll lock them up. Only one I left engagement ring behind was traveling on our honeymoon to Tahiti. But we left from my parents house so I was able to leave it with my mom. Would not have left it at home.

 

[RedAngie]

I never wanted an engagement ring. ExH bought me a diamond pendant and chain instead,

I almost always wore my plain gold wedding ring, even on vacations.

Current DH and I have plain white gold bands and again I almost always wear it.

 

[wilkeliza]

So saddened that this is the case. Coming ever so close to cities nearer me too... sigh.

Some people over react. I live in NYC and have never felt unsafe wearing mine out. Same for the sports stadiums. Absolutely no issues. There are easier grabs then someone's ring.

 

[MrsDuck]

I always wear mine. Apparently they aren't flashy enough to be stolen.

 

[amberpi]

Some people over react. I live in NYC and have never felt unsafe wearing mine out. Same for the sports stadiums. Absolutely no issues. There are easier grabs then someone's ring.

I eyeroll about such things. Cities aren't scary. FFS. I live in an area that was re-gentrified. Its close to the hood. I wear my regular jewelry and purses which, according to this thread, have a decent value. Crap is insured. I've never felt threatened and its been way sketchier in years past. I also don't feel weird traveling out of the country with my jewelry and watch and the whole deal. Hell, my mom does. We're smart travelers, never had an issues, of course, we never look out of place being in Mexico City, NYC, or London. I think a ton of it is how you carry yourself.

 

[amberpi]

I always wear mine. Apparently they aren't flashy enough to be stolen.

Mine either...lol.

 

[Disney Doll]

I generally don't take them off to travel. However, I might consider it if I were going to a place where robbery might be a real concern.

 

[adisneyaunt]

They are on my finger ( stateside) or in the vault.

 

[Hikergirl]

After checking that site all I have to say is that dd better elope

 

[tinatark]

I do wear mine -and it is substantial - 5.75 ctw. Wore my previous one - a little over 3 carats, when traveling, too, until DH LOST it after picking it up from the jewelers! (thankful it was insured, which is how it is now 5.75 ctw!)... I will leave it in the safe of our hotel/stateroom if going somewhere I feel unsafe wearing it in. Jamaica, specifically! I think I also left it in the room safe when we went into town in Cabo San Lucas.

 

[AustinMommyofThree]

I always wear mine when we travel and would feel weird not doing so. I do take off my engagement ring and another ring my husband gave me when I sleep, as they tend to snag the sheets when I roll (we thought the cat was ripping tiny slices in the sheets when we were first married until we figured out it was me), but my wedding ring stays on even then (it's a pave set eternity band, so smooth and no snags). I get the prongs checked annually, so I even wear them when swimming as I'm confident the stones are secure.

My husband always wears his ring, as well.

 

[adelaster]

After checking that site all I have to say is that dd better elope

It's what comes after the wedding that's important anyway. Our society glorifies $$ and flash, but when times are tough and you're down and out- those things are useless. Unless you can hawk the ring. Seriously though, find someone kind who makes you laugh and feels like home. Find someone you can get the stomach flu with and who genuinely knows how to listen and communicate. I like to read the things that older people regret on their deathbeds for wisdom. I promise you I have never seen "a bigger wedding and a bigger ring" on any of those lists.

Happiness and satisfaction are a daily choice, just like a healthy marriage. Life isn't fair, but sometimes wealth isn't what people think it is. To quote J. Cole, "Love Yourz"

Some of these threads are dripping with wealthy people, and sometimes it can make you feel bad, but I guarantee they've got problems too. Eloping is pretty fun too, for what it's worth. But a wedding doesn't need to cost a fortune. I've helped DIY a few, and usually where there's a will there's a way.

Oops, I just noticed the dd in your post. I hate those abbreviations, I always miss them. Well, I wish this stuff for your daughter instead. Personally, I wouldn't have expected a dime from my parents, but I guess a lot of people on here had parents that paid for their education and stuff too, so I think I live on the wrong side of the tracks for comment.