The Ring (Engagement)

Last year October, my fiance proposed and gave me an engagement ring. Barely expected that a dinner and night out with friends, would result to a proposal planned by my long time partner (5-years).

Currently on our 7th month of being engaged and in 2 months time would be our wedding. Yehey!! Next chapter getting near. ☺ But in every big day planned, there is a certain something or challenge that can come in the way. For me, a few months ago my engagement ring cracked. I was just typing on my laptop at work when I felt a different and rough feeling on my ring finger, I took a look on my finger and noticed that there was a crack on my engagement ring. Seeing it, I freaked out and immediately consulted Google (by the use of a browser of course  hehehe...) 

sample image of crack (not my ring)

With that I've learned the reason behind it and what to do. Here are a few reasons behind it:

1. Ring shank is too thin.

• A shank is the part that goes around your finger. With thin shanks, this have a higher tendency of breaking fast compared to thicker ones.
• ADVICE: If you have purchased a ring that has a thin shank, you can have it re-shank by your jeweler and make it thick to prevent any future damages. Though this could cost an extra amount depending on your jeweler. Re-shank it soon to avoid gem stones from falling out when damage. But if you have not purchased a ring yet, just avoid buying thin shank rings. Thick is always better.

2. Ring is too large for your finger.

• Often times we purchase large rings thinking that we may gain weight and become fat, this would make sure that we can still wear our rings despite this situations. It is good to think ahead but not the best thought in mind. Larger rings compared to your finger have a lot of disadvantages aside from damage such as loss or discomfort. With large rings that do not fit, there are tendencies that this could slip out of your finger or can get stuck in everyday things which can damage your ring.
• ADVICE: Buy a ring that fits your finger. A little allowance is ok to remain comfortable. If your finger size is 6, then you can purchase 6 1/2 or a 7 sized ring but don't go for anything more than that like an 8 or 9. If you gain weight and become fat, making your ring not fit. You have the option to live it there (but this may make it tight and uncomfortable) or remove it for a period of time until it fits back. Think of it as a motivation to loose weight. ☺

3. Lifting of heavy objects.

• Lifting objects requires force and strength from the body. Using our hands with a ring on it to lift objects, could make this force be applied on our ring. Causing it to break. Remember! A ring is not that firm compared to other objects. It is small and still vulnerable to breakage especially when in contact of large and heavy objects.
• ADVICE: Avoid lifting heavy objects with your ring on finger. If it is a need to lift a heavy object, you can remove your ring for a short time and keep it safe to avoid loss.

The good news was after several months had my ring replaced (though this wasn't my first option, re-shank was). Relief that this was done, can finally prepare for pre-nuptial photo shoot! ☺