Weddingbee Blog

OK, so I totally need to find another pop-culture reference for our rings other than “my precious.” Confessional: I haven’t seen Lord of the Rings. Don’t lambaste me! It took me 22 years to see Star Wars, and that was only because my boss made me watch them all one summer. Oh yeah, I got paid to watch Star Wars and I liked it. I like Star Wars a lot, actually. Anywho…rings, rings, oh yeah—our circles of trust. Non? I’m going with it.

I picked up our rings, ahem, our circles of trust, a little while ago. Believe it or not, I have not sparkled up my ring since the epic switch-up of 2010. This time was no exception. I did not hand my e-ring over for a little brush up. The salesperson didn’t offer either. I’m going to take that as he was probably just as scared to mix it up as I was to have it mixed up. Maybe I’m reading too deeply into it.

We should have a “Wedding-aholics Annonymous” group here where we commiserate over the absolutely ridiculous things we obsess over. (I am not trying to make light of AA—because that’s serious stuff, BTW.) So hello, my name is Zebra, and I am a circle of trust addict. Oh, forget the pop culture reference (unless you’ve got any good ones!). I’m absolutely obsessed with wearing my wedding rings. Anyone who’s come into my house since I got them has immediately had them shoved into their face. LOOOK!!! Sparkly!! OHHHHHH!

Must. Resisit. Urge. To. Wear. Can’t. Sorry. No can do.

Do you like my Kate Middleton manicure? I DIY’d it. See the difference between me and a princess is a professional manicure—that’s it. Oh yeah, and the princely fiancé. Whatever, Kate, I love you. Need help planning your wedding? Zeebs is here! I’m also not overlooking the fact that she’s my namesake and our fiancés have the same first initial. What do you mean I have to stay 500 yards away from you for 10 years? NOT FAIR! (I’m obsessed with the monarchy and all things British if you haven’t guessed already. My after-wedding goal is to read through the monarchy beginning in 1066 with William numero uno.)

Onto the ring details. Zeb’s is palladium, as I’ve said before, which was half the price of what it would cost for a platinum ring. The inside of the ring is rounded for comfort. It’d better be comfortable! Once it’s on it’s on, homeboy—so many puns, plenty of time to figure them out. Lifetime, boyfriend, lifetime. Wow, can you guys understand me? I sound like a hyperactive four-year-old on Red Bull and cocaine…

My rings, er, ring. You see two there, right? It was one ring. Palladium is not a good metal for setting gems inside, or so I’ve been told. Then again, I was told it was my ring…when it wasn’t. Anywho, even if I purchased a traditional band they don’t advise two differing metals for rings that will be in such close contact. They will wear and fade differently. The jeweler offered to cut the one ring in half because that sweet little petite band is $1000! I wanted two and was certainly not going to pay $2000 for rings that I have every intention of switching throughout the years according to my style. It hurt to pay just that much. So many trips to Michaels, gone. I also didn’t want to have to pick out another ring because I was so over that. I think they did a wonderful job of splitting the ring seamlessly. I also love that I can switch one band to my other hand if I’m feeling frisky.

My one regret is that I failed to have them appraised while at the jewelry store. It’s not even a five-minute drive from my work, but I get so nervous carrying them around in my pocketbook. I mention this because I do want to say how important it is to have your rings appraised. For those of you who don’t know, appraising is the first step to getting your rings insured. In the event your rings are lost or stolen, they comp you how much they are appraised for. Appraisals usually run on the steep side, as in a $500 ring may be appraised at $1500 to cover the cost of replacement. When Zeb and I first went to get my engagement ring appraised, I went for a second opinion. I thought they were trying to rip me off because I was paying insurance on a ring that wasn’t as expensive as the appraisal said. Silly Zeebs.