So when Liz and I got our rings we told the lady about how I destroy everything I put on my hands. I’ve tried wearing rings before and I used to wear watches. So after telling her what kind of stuff I do she told us that 14k gold would hold up wonderfully. Well, after 2 weeks of wearing this thing, it’s all scuffed up and there are multiple gouges all across it that go through the finish. I haven’t done anything except open doors, hold hand rails and pick up an occasional box or suit case. What would happen if I wore it lifting or while working on my car or while installing equipment at work?
So I called up the place we got them at and tried to explain my concern. I got laughed at. Then I tried to tell her that I realize things get scratched up. However, it’s only been two weeks and I already have lots of scratches through the finish. She then half-heartedly told me to bring it in. It was like I was complaining there was no ice to put in my coffee. Seriously people.
So there’s a possibility I might try to get something steel or titanium. Something I won’t have to worry about taking on and off every 40min during the day.
Honeymoon damage. My ring was flawless until we got to Mexico. I think the worst abuse happened snorkeling around the reefs Xel-Ha. Not good for the finish at all.
It came back looking like I’d worn it for years.
You’ll get used to it. I still take mine off to work on cars or when I work inside a computer. I still occasionally whack the back of my hand against a doorknob or wall and bang the ring hard. I think that’s where most of the dings have come from.
I have a friend who has a stainless steel wedding ring - the thing is indestructible (if scuffable) and light as a feather. He says that there’s more testosterone in that ring than in his whole body. =) And he’s not a sissygirl, either.
andy does the same thing to his rings, one of his silver rings literally cracked in half. i bought him a titanium ring which cost a hundred bucks and it has held up really nicely so far. it’s also very lightweight.
-jan