UPDATE!: FOUND!!! Lost Wedding Rings-WWYD?

[Disney Doll]

Let it lie a couple of days and see how you feel.

Right now you' re in the "Oh my God I can't believe this happened" stage.

Remember, as much sentimental value as it has, the ring isn't what makes you married.

 

[cabanafrau]

I would replace the wedding band now, with a style & price that fits you comfortably today. For the 20th, go ahead & replace the engagement ring. By that time you'll either have found the originals or know for certain they're gone.

 

[Amelia Peabody]

What an awful thing to have happen! I'm so sorry. No advice on the replacement - I think you are the only one who will "feel" what is right. I personally would get a plain band and perhaps someday a small diamond.

I did want to share a bit of sentimentality. My mother has taken her diamond off many times ( she always did like to clean ) but the wedding band has only been off a few times. Mostly for medical reasons. Each time it came off, Dad had to be the one to put it back. She never did it herself. They always have a little moment and a kiss when he does it. Means a lot to me now because they are separated - she is in skilled care and he is in the independent living apts. She is adapting to life there but not to being without Dad at night. She still gets very indignant when telling me "They won't let Daddy get in bed with me!". He comes every day to be with her, usually morning and evening. They taught me what love is.

Ok, back to the ring discussion!

 

[ZPT1022]

say a prayer to Saint Anthony, patron saint of lost items. Can't hurt, right?


If it doesn't turn up, if it were me I would want my DH to surprise me by proposing again and then he and I could plan a vow renewal for our 20th anniversary.

I hope I never lose my rings because the engagement ring has a lot of sentimental value- it's the same one my Dad gave my mom and he died when I was 11. Mom gave it to DH to propose with since we were young and broke when we got engaged and married. As much as I love the ring and all the emotion attached to it, it's not necessarily my style anymore and it would be neat if he got something in a few years that was more reflective of my/our tastes now.

 

[Kath2003]

Have you hired a metal detector? My uncle lost a ring whilst helping my father do some jobs around the house. It was 17 years later that my dad bought a metal detector and found it buried in the front lawn.

 

[lowie]

i'm so sorry this happened to you. did you look under the car seat?

i'd be devastated if i lost my wedding band. the engagement ring, not so much, i love it but haven't worn it for a long time.

what we used to do is 'turn over a glass'. leave a glass upside down somewhere, once you get bored looking at it and turn it back over your lost item will be found. so what if it is superstition, it certainly can't hurt.

 

[scrump]

I'm so sorry this happened to you.

4 years ago, our apartment was broken into and they stole my engagement ring. It was only $250, but I was SO sentimental about it that I was HEARTBROKEN for years. I actually found a look-alike ring a year later and bought it, but it just wasn't the same and I couldn't really wear it.

So I guess I would vote for "something different" and I like the idea of an anniversary ring. That way, you can embrace it with a fresh start!

And you should do a Vow Renewal at WDW!!

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

I'm so sorry to hear about this. You must be devestated.

Two things:

1. When you get a new ring, even if you don't have your Vow Renewal Ceremony until later, why not go to your clergyperson and have them say a blessing over the rings?

2. Don't take them off your fingers again! It's been 14 months for my band and almost 2 years for my engagement ring and both have barely ever been off my fingers. It's a lot easier to keep track of them that way.

 

[Shugardrawers]

I did think about this being a good excuse to have a Vow Renewal!

I like the idea of maybe getting something "temporary" Tuffcookie. I do have a bit of a fear that we will spend the money for something new and then they will show up.


I know that DH has always felt bad that we had so little money to spend on the originals and that is why he is seeing this as a chance to get me something nicer.

Maybe I can find something to wear for now at a reasonable cost like on QVC and then we can plan a Vow Renewal for our 20th Anniversary in 3 years.

This was my thought too Scraps. If it were me, I'd have KCM get me a nice wedding band, not expensive, but you've seen mine with just a few little diamonds (the original, not the new one). Then I'd hold out for our 20th and if they hadn't been found by then maybe splurge a bit for that milestone. It's not very far off. You're at 17 years now if IRC?

I know that nekkid feeling. I feel bare and unfaithful even when I'm not wearing mine Got a suggestion for you but won't discuss it here. I'll pm you

 

[wehavesix]

Aw, I'm sorry you've lost your rings. I lost one of my diamond stud earrings in Hollywood Studios last year. My dh gave them to me for Christmas over 10 years ago. I cried over that dumb earring so I can imagine how upset you are about your wedding band and engagement ring. I hope you find your rings or that the new rings become just as special in time.