I’ve become one of THOSE girls. Yes, we went to pick up the wedding ring and I put it on my finger… then off to have photos taken for appraisal, then on again because we were going shopping and I didn’t want to leave my ring in the car. Well, after ramming and pulling repeatedly, my knuckle was red and swollen, there was no hope of getting that little brat off my finger. Mr. GB, determined to keep me from wearing it before the wedding, conceded that my finger indeed looked like it was going to burst if I tried to remove it again and let me go about the rest of my day with it on.
But as expected, he has since forgotten I’m wearing it. So I’m just going to wear it and let him continue to think I took it off. He’s not so much for the details, so he won’t even notice unless someone outs me… and she will pay. (I assume it will be a she, but I swear to make whatever gender that crosses me pay equally.)
Early on we decided not to have matching rings - although we tried once or twice or find things that would match at least vaguely, we gave up. Instead, we opted to share a matching diamond. Just like Mr. GB’s pink hidden diamond, I also have a small pink diamond among the standard whites. It’s our little secret, just like his, right? No one will notice on their own, so unless you hive-goers are flappin’ your lips, it’s our secret pink bond.
Again, both were made by Eric Trabert Goldsmiths in San Francisco, someone who is worth seeing if you want really beautiful custom work.
Oh, Mr. Gummi Bear, you’re such a sucker. I’m wearing this ring until the morning of the ceremony, where I will take it off for about 15 minutes and then put it back on.
While the ring is beautifully done, my favorite part about this is your pink secret! What a lovely way to feel connected!
You’re ring is amazing and I agree with the others what a great way to match.
You’re ring is amazing and I agree with the others what a great way to match.
aha. awesome. 
I’ve never seen that before, but I love it because it’s so unique. My fiance and I picked out our bands this morning, so this post was very apropros. Once I put it on it took all my willpower to take it off again and try not to think about it for the next seven months.
I’ve never seen that before, but I love it because it’s so unique. My fiance and I picked out our bands this morning, so this post was very apropos. Once I put it on it took all my willpower to take it off again and try not to think about it for the next seven months.
Your rings are absolutely beautiful!
your rings are gorgeous! and I so love the secret diamonds.
what a lovely idea! And the rings are absolutely stunning
Too awesome (does that make sense?)!! I love your quirky beautiful ideas. I feel like you are my more creative but not more anal twin. I love your engagement ring too, which was my favorite design. My hubby, however, thought it was a bit much when I casually showed him that. Oh well. 
He’s into simple designs with everything. Thank goodness I adore my ’simple’ engagement ring. 
wow that is SO gorgeous! I’ve never seen anything like it!
you have SUCH a beautiful ring.
beautiful ring! Is that an Old Miner’s cut diamond?
Aww great idea about the secret, and i love the ring. this is one area where hubby and i didnt spend much time, and im beginning to wish that we did.
The ring is lovely, but take it off! You will have the rest of your life to wear it, and there is nothing like looking down at your hand the day after and realizing it’s there and that something has changed.
thanks everyone! 
He actually did remember to have me take it off before we went to a friend’s wedding this past Sunday. Darn. But I’m really happy with the pink diamond matchy-matchy. We’re going to have mine engraved after the wedding, we really are pressed for time before that!
whoa mama! that’s got to be about 20348 carats!
In case anyone’s ring really does get stuck, I’ve heard jewelers swear by windex to get rings off. Yes, windex, not soap. 
Mrs. Gummi Bear, San Francisco
Age and Occupation: 25, Japanese Importer/Illustrator
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Game Developer/Programmer
Engagement Date: April 15, 2006
Wedding Date: October 13, 2007
Blogging Since: June 19, 2007
Venue: Organic farm an hour from San Francisco
About Me: I live for anthropologie, design blogs, sweets, japanese zakka, and vintage goods. We just bought our first home together and live with our two puppies and cat - it's a strange mixture of vintage, high-tech (we have 7 computers and 21 video game systems in all), and a whole lot of fur. Our wedding tries to embody the Japanese idea of "slow life", which is truly taking the time to enjoy food, company, and your environment!
beautiful ring and I love the hidden pink diamond!