Is it OK to propose with a family ring?

An engagement ring is a gift from one person to another, to ask for their hand in marriage, and it can also be a symbol of love and starting your life together. A good compromise for this is to use a family ring for the proposal, as a token ring, then go shopping for a sparkler of her own afterwards.

How do I incorporate my grandma’s wedding ring?

Attach your grandmother’s and mother’s rings to the bouquet wrap, their brooches for décor or a small locket with pics. You may also incorporate two traditions in one: hang the photos on a blue ribbon to add not only something old but also something blue.

What do I do with grandma’s diamond?

Take your grandmother’s diamond out of her ring and reset into a new ring for you to wear (or propose with!). Or set the diamond into a necklace to wear around your neck. We’ve even taken a grandfather’s wedding band and transformed it into a heart-shaped pendant, which still had all of the original engraving intact.

What ring do you give a girl when you propose?

You give her the engagement ring when you propose and you give her the wedding ring or band at your marriage ceremony. A wedding ring is a ring that may be tapered or otherwise designed so it is not the same thickness all the way around. It traditionally has diamonds or gemstones on it.

How do family engagement rings work?

Any ring can become an heirloom. Most often, rings are passed directly from parents to their children, but that doesn’t have to be the case. A family wedding ring could be passed down from an aunt, a grandparent, a cousin—it doesn’t have to be an immediate family member, and it can come from either side of the family.

What is heirloom ring?

Heirloom jewellery is a meaningful object that belongs to a family and gets passed on through generations. Heirloom jewellery is symbolic of love, accomplishment and family.

Which finger do you put a promise ring on?

A promise ring can be worn on the ring finger of either hand. If it is given and accepted as a symbol of future commitment, it is typically worn on the left hand.

Is it special to propose with a family ring?

From its one-of-a-kind appearance to its rich history to its sentimental value, it can be really special to propose with an heirloom ring. But when it comes to proposing with a family ring, there’s a lot to keep in mind, and we consulted with experts Heidi Gibson and Elizabeth Doyle for their insight.

Why propose with an heirloom engagement ring?

There’s something intrinsically magical about an heirloom engagement ring. From its one-of-a-kind appearance to its rich history to its sentimental value, it can be really special to propose with an heirloom ring.

Did Nick Jonas propose with his grandmother’s engagement ring?

“My (now) husband Nick proposed with my grandmother’s engagement ring. He had it reset to be a bit more modern, but the look and feel, and certainly the diamonds, are the same! My father gave Nick the ring and then Nick brought it all the way to Paris to propose at the Eiffel Tower.

How can I convince my grandma/mother/aunt to let me buy a ring?

Your grandma/mother/aunt might be thrilled to let you do whatever you’d like with it, or she could have her heart set on seeing the same ring on your partner’s finger (and could see that as a condition of accepting the ring at all). Make sure to ask all about the ring. Listen to all the stories behind the ring.