Pickle: What to Engrave in the Ring

You probably have some quotes, bible verses, song lyrics or poems that you love and would love to have it engraved in your rings. However, some of those are too long.

The Pickle: A quote, scripture, lyric, or poem to be engraved in your rings won't fit.

The Solution: Here are some tips on how to shorten those without losing the meaning.

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Quotes, Poems, Song Lyrics- Pick the most important words to you. For songs and poems you can even go with the title if you can't narrow down a short line.

Example:
"Love is a temporary madness. It erupts like an earthquake and then subsides. And when it subsides you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have become so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of promises of eternal passion. That is just being "in love" which any of us can convince ourselves we are. Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident. Your mother and I had it, we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two." -St. Augustine

Shortened - ...we were one tree and not two

Bible Verses- Abbreviate book name
Example:
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. - 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Shortened - 1CO 13:4-8

Find abbreviations to all the books of the bible at this Guide to Book Abbreviation.


Are you getting your rings engraved? What are you putting on them? Share your quotes, lines and/or verses!

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Pickle: Can You Trust Your Jeweler?

The Pickle: For all your ring maintenance and finding your wedding bands, you want to be sure to find a reputable jeweler.

The Solution: You have a few options

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1. Recommendation from someone you know and trust. Especially if that person has worked with their jeweler for many of their pieces.

2. Take a look at the American Gem Society and/or Jewelers of America. You can locate reputable jewelers in your area that have met the standards of these organizations. The American Gem Society even provides a free Consumer Protection Kit. Jewelers of America has a site, Jewelry Information Center, where you can read up on jewelry shopping tips, and find information about all kinds of jewelry. Get more educated so that you can make educated decisions since wedding jewelry is expensive and holds so much meaning.

3. Get an independent appraisal of the value of your ring to insure you know the value of your ring before purchasing. You can also find certified appraisers at the American Gem Society website.


Are you going with a local jeweler or a nationwide known jeweler? Are you buying from online stores? What are your jewelry experiences?

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Pickle: Rings of Different Metals

The Pickle: Your engagement ring is one metal but the wedding band you want is a different metal.

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The Solution: This really depends on the metal. You probably won't want a white gold engagement ring with a regular gold ring, unless it is what you want. It also depends on how much it bugs you or not. White Gold, Platinum, and Silver may look the same from a distance and no one will notice, but if you are easily annoyed with imperfection, the different metals may drive you crazy just knowing about it. However, you may be surprised. I have a white gold engagement and only wanted a white gold band to match it. However, the band I liked (and what my jeweler was going to give us for way less than retail value) was a platinum ring. We ended up getting the platinum ring.

Here are a couple options:

Try it On- You may notice a difference or you may not. You won't know until you can put the two rings together.

Pardon my alligator hands, I just wanted to show how my platinum and white gold look the same!

Custom Made- This may be a costlier option, but if a style band is one you love and you absolutely have to have it the same metal as your engagement ring, then this is a perfect option.

If you check out the link of the first picture, you will also find information on the different metals.

Is your band or the one you want the same metal or different than your engagement ring? What option are you going for?

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