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Natalia
Expert October 2020

Wearing a ring 24/7?

Natalia, on August 21, 2019 at 2:47 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 1,171

Hello all! I’m not sure if this is the proper group for this discussion. However, I wanted to know if you ladies and/or gents wear your engagement rings all the time. Recently, I was made to feel bad, perhaps unintentionally but perhaps not, about not wearing my engagement ring 24/7. My FHs family...
Hello all!

I’m not sure if this is the proper group for this discussion. However, I wanted to know if you ladies and/or gents wear your engagement rings all the time.

Recently, I was made to feel bad, perhaps unintentionally but perhaps not, about not wearing my engagement ring 24/7. My FHs family and I were talking about planning and my rings and such. When a member of his family said that an engagement ring should be worn at ALL times and never taken off, with quite the attitude. As if she judging me for taking it off. Mind you, I take it off right when I get home, and put it right back on when I go out anywhere. I don’t want to get it dirty, damaged, or lose its shine while I am doing my everyday tasks at home.

So tell me, what do you do? Do you wear it at all times, without taking it off? Or do you take it off for certain tasks?

1,171 Comments

  • Elle
    Just Said Yes July 2020
    Elle ·
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    I love my ring, but I do take it off when I cook, clean and sleep. I just don’t like the idea of getting it dirty or it pulling any threads from our bed sheets. I do wear it whenever I’m out, that is a must for me (:

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  • P
    Just Said Yes October 2024
    Paige ·
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    I only take it off when I'm doing something that could cause me to lose it or damage it. If I am going out then I put it back on, however, if I'm just chilling at home then it just depends on my circumstances.

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  • Erica
    Just Said Yes October 2020
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    I leave mine at home. Instead I use a silicone band on my finger to remind me that I am engaged and as well that helps with my work.
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  • Muhloree
    Just Said Yes October 2020
    Muhloree ·
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    I take mine off if I'm doing cleaning with harsh chemicals or painting. Pretty much wear it all the time, because I'm terrified of leaving it somewhere. Lol

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  • Rachel
    Savvy July 2020
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    I take mine off at work since I’m taking gloves on and off all day, I would hate to damage my ring! When I shower & clean and when we went to the beach this summer. I have insurance on my ring, but this is the one he gave me and I would hate to risk damaging or losing it. You do whatever you think is best!!
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  • C
    Dedicated September 2020
    Christina ·
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    I take mine off when I get home. Sometimes I'm in a rush for work and I forget to put it on. I wasn't used to wearing rings, so I'm finding it hard to remember to wear it.

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  • Gabriella
    Dedicated November 2021
    Gabriella ·
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    Hii! I take mine off when I shower, the gym, even sleeping! Otherwise, I do have it on. But everyone is different 🤷🏻‍♀️ Wear it whenever you want and don’t feel any type of way for people telling you otherwise
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  • Amelia
    Just Said Yes August 2020
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    I take mine off at night, when I do the dishes, while cleaning. Your ring will get dirty from normal wear. I totally get where you are coming from with not wanting it get damaged - the stone in my ring is an heirloom that cannot be replaced. I bought a silicone band shortly after getting engaged that I wear to the gym and typically end up wearing that half the time. It's unfortunate that they make you feel bad about not wearing it all the time, some people have their strong opinions - and it is just that, their opinion. Do what feels best to you!
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  • Sydney
    Just Said Yes July 2019
    Sydney ·
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    Love the enso rings!!
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  • Nicole
    Just Said Yes September 2020
    Nicole ·
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    I work as a physical therapist with my hands all day and my ring was getting destroyed from
    wearing it at work. I only wear my ring now the days I’m not working and my fiancé prefers it that way! I also don’t sleep with my ring on either, way too uncomfortable!
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  • B
    Just Said Yes October 2021
    Brittany ·
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    I work in the veterinary field and am around many different things that I fee could damage my ring, and the times I have worn it at work I’m very conscious about what I am doing so I don’t ruin it. I have purchased a few silicone rings so that I am able to perform tasks without my ring getting in the way, and I can wash my hands immediately after procedures and wear gloves without there being a tear.

    Whether you you wear your ring or not, do what makes you happy!
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  • Nina
    Just Said Yes December 2021
    Nina ·
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    I wear mine all the time except when I’m esleep. I have a big pointy top and it gets uncomfortable. So I take it off when I sleep. Also I am in the medical field and I wear gloves 🧤 and sometimes have to turn my ring inside to keep it from ripping through. Sometime I’ll just take it off and put it in my scrub top until I get them off. It all Varies. I do hear people say you have to keep it on at all times but sometimes I can’t help it 😐 idk
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  • Ashley
    Super November 2020
    Ashley ·
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    I only take mine off when I am using heavy cleaning chemicals, going into the pool or hot tub, or showering. I wear a silicone band when I am hiking, working out, or swimming. I've been given crap about wearing my ring while I sleep. Don't let what anyone says get to you, it's your ring so wear it whenever you feel most comfortable.

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  • Whitney
    Savvy September 2020
    Whitney ·
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    There is no right answer because it's your preference!! I wear mine all of the time except when cleaning and applying lotion.

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  • Elizabeth
    Savvy September 2020
    Elizabeth ·
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    I'm just like you! It comes off and goes in a safe place the second I do something dirty or "rough" where it could get damaged.
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  • Jessica
    Just Said Yes April 2022
    Jessica ·
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    Wow, lot's of discussion. Great thoughts. I need to get mine on paper Smiley winking

    I wear my ring about 50% of the time. I work half in the office and half in the field- use my hands in the field lugging around equipment. I travel and work out a lot too. I take it off when I'm in the house. I basically put it on if I know I'm not using my hands for anything more than office work. I don't like to travel with it everywhere because I am locking my stuff in gym lockers, on the train, walking through the neighborhood alone...you know, be smart and safe. My fiance spent a good chunk of change on it - I have been robbed before. I keep it safe and I'm not risking losing it or having it taken from me. But whatever anyone chooses to do it- if it's right for you, do you!

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  • Y
    Beginner October 2019
    Yelitza ·
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    Everyone is different. I don’t wear mines for work because I work in a lab setting . I also take it off when I cook , clean , shower or am chilling at home .
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  • Y
    Beginner October 2019
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    Oh and for the gym too lol
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  • Ashley
    Just Said Yes October 2020
    Ashley ·
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    I wear mine 24/7. The only time I take it off is if I am showering, using cleaning products, or washing dishes. But sometimes, I keep it on even then.
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  • Joyce
    Just Said Yes September 2020
    Joyce ·
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    My engagement ring

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