What to do when wedding band is too tight now?

lorenzo94580 · Sep 3rd, 2008, 12:47 AM

When DH and I got married, I had pretty slender fingers (between a 4.5-5 ring size). Four years, two kids, and +30 lbs later, my eternity wedding band is tight.. to the point I'm afraid of putting it on and not being able to take it off!! And we're ttc, so I don't think I'll be able to lose the weight any time soon.

So what do I do in the meantime? What do you wear when you're preggers? I still want to sport something on my wedding finger. Should I just get a nice band that can be resized smaller later if I indeed lose weight? What if I don't lose the weight later? What will happen to my eternity ring (since you can't really resize it)? Sorry so many questions. Sigh. I miss wearing my wedding band already.

illinirdhd · Sep 3rd, 2008, 01:04 AM

I'd probably order a diamonique eternity band from QVC to wear until yours fits again.

lorenzo94580 · Sep 3rd, 2008, 01:18 AM

^^ ooo.. I should look into that!

Forgot to mention, what do you guys think of pink sapphires?

sinniebunnie · Sep 3rd, 2008, 08:21 AM

take it to a jeweler and see if they can add to it.

Izznit · Sep 3rd, 2008, 08:31 AM

pink sapphires--VERY pretty!

nydiana · Sep 3rd, 2008, 08:41 AM

I say either go with the Diamonique option or get another eternity band (did I hear some one mention pink sapphires? They are beautiful) in a larger size. When you do lose weight, you can always transfer it on to another finger, assuming your fingers are different sizes like mine.

Diana

bagshopr · Sep 3rd, 2008, 10:51 AM

Go with Diamonique or something similar.
And, if you are like me, you will lose the pregnancy weight but your fingers will not go back to their old size. I had to have all my rings enlarged.
sorry.

ame · Sep 3rd, 2008, 03:45 PM

You might want to consider having it remade and adding one stone. If you know who made yours originally have them remake the new one. It will end up much bigger but then you can add sizing beads. That way you have a ring you can still wear and if your ring size doesnt go back, you can always wear it.

c*jo*c · Sep 3rd, 2008, 04:05 PM

Maybe you could get a diamond half eternity so it can be resized!? Maybe a diamond & pink sapphire half eternity

that would be nice.

LegacyGirl · Sep 4th, 2008, 12:56 PM

It can be resized it's just a PITA and costs quite a bit more. If you do plan on just getting a new one (upgrade!!!) make sure to have a sizing band put in it.

Also over on Pricescope we were discussing looking into finger lipo lol

mommylovesbags · Sep 4th, 2008, 01:35 PM

BTDT -- I had to resize after having my child and gaining too much weight. I had been a size 4.5, too, like you. (My wedding band is from the "pre-eternity craze" so they were able to be resized easily.) Now -- with 55 pounds off -- I fortunately have the opposite problem. My rings are too loose again! YEA! When you're ready and finished having babies -- Wt. Watchers REALLY works -- and your fingers can go back down in size.

In the meantime -- if I were you -- I would get a fake eternity like a pp mentioned. That would motivate me to lose the weight when you're ready and get back into those pretty rings! Best wishes on ttc!

burberryprncess · Sep 4th, 2008, 02:18 PM

When I was pregnant in my last trimester with my first child, I was unable to take off my wedding band. Since it was too late, my only option was to reduce salt intake, which sort of helped.

Resizing is a real pain, especially with diamond bands. Perhaps a diamond band half way around would work best if you plan on having more kids. Eternity band would be a pain and most jewelers will have to redo the entire band should you need to resize later.

Pink sapphire....I love pink sapphire and anything pink.

lorenzo94580 · Sep 5th, 2008, 03:03 AM

Thanks ladies for all your replies!

Until I can make up my mind, I just went to the mall today and bought a sterling silver band that is similar to the Tiffany Nature band (the one with the flower on it) that retails for $175. Paid 25 bucks for the mall version. So at least now my finger isn't nekkid until I figure something else out.

jan228 · Sep 5th, 2008, 12:06 PM

I know Walmart sells pretty faux gem rings for less than $15.

LV Rawks · Sep 5th, 2008, 04:04 PM

My rings had to be resized after my first pregnancy. I wore a 4 1/4 pre-pregnancy and a 5 1/4 afterwards. Thankfully my band was plain gold so it could be resized easily.

During my pregnancy I wore a CZ and 10K gold band that I bought at Walmart. It was pretty and it did the job.

Three kids later, my fingers never did go back to their pre-babies size.

Sep 3rd, 2008, 12:47 AM	#1
lorenzo94580 Member	What to do when wedding band is too tight now? When DH and I got married, I had pretty slender fingers (between a 4.5-5 ring size). Four years, two kids, and +30 lbs later, my eternity wedding band is tight.. to the point I'm afraid of putting it on and not being able to take it off!! And we're ttc, so I don't think I'll be able to lose the weight any time soon. So what do I do in the meantime? What do you wear when you're preggers? I still want to sport something on my wedding finger. Should I just get a nice band that can be resized smaller later if I indeed lose weight? What if I don't lose the weight later? What will happen to my eternity ring (since you can't really resize it)? Sorry so many questions. Sigh. I miss wearing my wedding band already.

Sep 3rd, 2008, 01:04 AM	#2
illinirdhd Sofa King Hooked Location: Las Vegas, NV	I'd probably order a diamonique eternity band from QVC to wear until yours fits again. __________________

Sep 3rd, 2008, 08:21 AM	#4
sinniebunnie Neurotic 4 Alignment Location: bay area, ca	take it to a jeweler and see if they can add to it. __________________

Sep 3rd, 2008, 03:45 PM	#8
ame Member	You might want to consider having it remade and adding one stone. If you know who made yours originally have them remake the new one. It will end up much bigger but then you can add sizing beads. That way you have a ring you can still wear and if your ring size doesnt go back, you can always wear it. __________________ I LOVE SEWNSATIONAL! Things I want.... -Balenciaga Twiggy -Anna Corinna Jetsetter/Jetsetter Jr. -More Anna Corinna Mini Citys -Mulberry Mabel -Rebecca Minkoff MA/MAM ...it's good to want things.

Sep 4th, 2008, 12:56 PM	#10
LegacyGirl I ♥ Chuck Bass Location: Candy Mountain	It can be resized it's just a PITA and costs quite a bit more. If you do plan on just getting a new one (upgrade!!!) make sure to have a sizing band put in it. Also over on Pricescope we were discussing looking into finger lipo lol __________________ Come check out my collection on Flicker!!

Sep 3rd, 2008, 01:18 AM	#3
lorenzo94580 Member	^^ ooo.. I should look into that! Forgot to mention, what do you guys think of pink sapphires?

Sep 3rd, 2008, 08:31 AM	#5
Izznit and 5, 6, 7, 8	pink sapphires--VERY pretty!

Sep 3rd, 2008, 08:41 AM	#6
nydiana Member	I say either go with the Diamonique option or get another eternity band (did I hear some one mention pink sapphires? They are beautiful) in a larger size. When you do lose weight, you can always transfer it on to another finger, assuming your fingers are different sizes like mine. Diana

Sep 3rd, 2008, 10:51 AM	#7
bagshopr Member	Go with Diamonique or something similar. And, if you are like me, you will lose the pregnancy weight but your fingers will not go back to their old size. I had to have all my rings enlarged. sorry.

Sep 3rd, 2008, 04:05 PM	#9
cjoc Member Location: UK	Maybe you could get a diamond half eternity so it can be resized!? Maybe a diamond & pink sapphire half eternity that would be nice.

Sep 4th, 2008, 01:35 PM	#11
mommylovesbags Member	BTDT -- I had to resize after having my child and gaining too much weight. I had been a size 4.5, too, like you. (My wedding band is from the "pre-eternity craze" so they were able to be resized easily.) Now -- with 55 pounds off -- I fortunately have the opposite problem. My rings are too loose again! YEA! When you're ready and finished having babies -- Wt. Watchers REALLY works -- and your fingers can go back down in size. In the meantime -- if I were you -- I would get a fake eternity like a pp mentioned. That would motivate me to lose the weight when you're ready and get back into those pretty rings! Best wishes on ttc! __________________ My Little LV Collection: Mono Speedy 30 Ebene Mini Lin Noe Black Epi Madeleine PM Mono Eva Mono BH Mono Zippy Wallet

Sep 4th, 2008, 02:18 PM	#12
burberryprncess Sophie Location: Southern California	When I was pregnant in my last trimester with my first child, I was unable to take off my wedding band. Since it was too late, my only option was to reduce salt intake, which sort of helped. Resizing is a real pain, especially with diamond bands. Perhaps a diamond band half way around would work best if you plan on having more kids. Eternity band would be a pain and most jewelers will have to redo the entire band should you need to resize later. Pink sapphire....I love pink sapphire and anything pink. __________________ Hope your holidays are bright with surprise and delight.

Sep 5th, 2008, 03:03 AM	#13
lorenzo94580 Member	Thanks ladies for all your replies! Until I can make up my mind, I just went to the mall today and bought a sterling silver band that is similar to the Tiffany Nature band (the one with the flower on it) that retails for $175. Paid 25 bucks for the mall version. So at least now my finger isn't nekkid until I figure something else out.

Sep 5th, 2008, 12:06 PM	#14
jan228 très petite	I know Walmart sells pretty faux gem rings for less than $15. __________________

Sep 5th, 2008, 04:04 PM	#15
LV Rawks Sofa King Aware Location: Midwest USA	My rings had to be resized after my first pregnancy. I wore a 4 1/4 pre-pregnancy and a 5 1/4 afterwards. Thankfully my band was plain gold so it could be resized easily. During my pregnancy I wore a CZ and 10K gold band that I bought at Walmart. It was pretty and it did the job. Three kids later, my fingers never did go back to their pre-babies size. __________________ *"We cannot change the cards we are dealt,* *just how we play the hand"* *~Randy Pausch*