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Kenzie
Beginner September 2018

My fiance can't wear a wedding band

Kenzie, on September 27, 2016 at 3:15 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 32

Hi, everyone! My fiance was a college football player and suffered a terrible break of his left ring finger. After surgery and a rod inserted for several weeks following, he was left with a knuckle full of scar tissue. There is no way he will be able to wear a ring naturally - it will never fit over...

Hi, everyone!

My fiance was a college football player and suffered a terrible break of his left ring finger. After surgery and a rod inserted for several weeks following, he was left with a knuckle full of scar tissue. There is no way he will be able to wear a ring naturally - it will never fit over his knuckle. However, the lower part of his finger still looks normal.

We have considered a tattoo, but have never been able to find something we really like. I would like to use it as a last resort.

We have considered him wearing the ring on his right hand.

We have also considered trying to find a jeweler that could custom make a ring that opens and clasps shut around the base of his finger.

Has anyone ever faced a similar situation where your SO physically could not wear a ring? Does anyone have any other ideas that I am not thinking of?

Thanks in advance! Smiley smile

32 Comments

  • Salisbride
    Super July 2016
    Salisbride ·
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    Like a couple PP, my parents didn't wear wedding bands. They have been married over 40 years. So no ring is always an option.

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  • Megan W
    Devoted September 2017
    Megan W ·
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    There are hinged rings available - could certainly be an option.

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  • K
    Dedicated November 2017
    Kim ·
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    In the end it's just material object that does mean alot, but it doesn't define your relationship. Don't feel bad. Check into the silicone. Maybe the tattoo. The right hand is nice too. In the end what matters is that you guys are married and love each otherSmiley smile

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  • FutMcFarland
    Super January 2017
    FutMcFarland ·
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    Try silicone rings, we'll get one for my FH because he is not allowed to wear one at work, and he is there most of the times.

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  • SoonToBeSummers
    Super May 2017
    SoonToBeSummers ·
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    My FH can't wear a real ring since he's a service mechanic.

    We're ordering him a Qalo ring.

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  • Taryn
    VIP June 2017
    Taryn ·
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    He can always wear his ring on a chain around his neck.

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  • Jennalyn
    Super February 2017
    Jennalyn ·
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    Could he wear the ring on his right hand instead?

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  • Private_User804
    Master November 2016
    Private_User804 ·
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    Silicone ring ftw! Also, they have mechanisms for people with arthritis that give rings a hinge, so when it's 'open' it's up to three sizes larger. You slide it over the knuckle open, then close it once it's on the finger.

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  • Natasha
    VIP January 2017
    Natasha ·
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    I would say he can wear it on his right hand instead.

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  • GeeQT
    Expert November 2017
    GeeQT ·
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    Try a rubber band.

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  • J
    Beginner December 2014
    jhony ·
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    You can try these: they come in packs of 4 and really affordable. You can also find them on Amazon look for ROQ brand.


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    Sarah ·
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    In Europe, Protestants traditionally wear their wedding ring on the right hand, Catholics on the left, so it’s not on the “wrong” hand, just on the “other” hand.

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