Another possibility is to skip the ring altogether and put the money towards house improvements, the possible appearance of a baby, charity, or whatever. My father had a ring but didn’t wear it for decades, as he worked with machinery. He was going to resume wearing it when he retired but by then they couldn’t find it. He didn’t recall pawning it when they were young and poor, so they figured it went walkabout during one of their moves. The lack of a ring did not keep the marriage from lasting 67 years, 364 days. (He died the day before the 68th anniversary.). So don’t be embarrassed to do without. Love and loyalty reside in the soul, not on a finger.
Also, congratulations, and I wish the two of you a happy 68 years!
Re: Wedding / Engagement Ring Re-use
Another possibility is to skip the ring altogether and put the money towards house improvements, the possible appearance of a baby, charity, or whatever. My father had a ring but didn’t wear it for decades, as he worked with machinery. He was going to resume wearing it when he retired but by then they couldn’t find it. He didn’t recall pawning it when they were young and poor, so they figured it went walkabout during one of their moves. The lack of a ring did not keep the marriage from lasting 67 years, 364 days. (He died the day before the 68th anniversary.). So don’t be embarrassed to do without. Love and loyalty reside in the soul, not on a finger.
Also, congratulations, and I wish the two of you a happy 68 years!
Princess Cutekitten