A Unique Wedding Band Situation

[smhbbag]

Kind of an odd question, here.

Oh, by the way, I got engaged 2 weeks ago

Here's the dilemma as far as a wedding band for me:

I played a lot of sports in high school and, being very aggressive on the field, I got a lot of injuries. The relevant one here is a broken and much-dislocated left ring finger.

Sure, it's not broken any more, but the 2nd knuckle is still swollen and purple-ish 6 years later. It's just permanent scar tissue, I'd think. The joint still pops fairly easily out of socket.

The injury was pretty cool though, the tip of my left ring finger was touching the base knuckle of my pinky. Yeah, just imagine that for a second On a hard blow at work, it will revert back to that position, and I just pop in back into place. It makes for a great parlor trick and helps in messing with people.

But anyway, the problem is that I will never be able to get a normal ring on that finger. They tried the biggest ring size in the store, and it wasn't even close to big enough to get over that knuckle. And even if it could, it would be WAY to big to stay comfortably still once it was in position and got over that knuckle.


Solutions? I'm wondering if there's 'adjustable' wedding bands....like I can slip it on when it's real big, then just wind it down to the right size once it's on.

Since that's unlikely, how/where can I wear one? Right ring finger? Middle left?

Any helpful input appreciated

[Edited on 6-13-2006 by smhbbag]

 

[Hungus]

First, Congratulations! on getting
Second any jewelry store should be able to sell you a ring shim or sizer. there are two kinds of these that I have seen over the year. One clips onto the ring on the inside making it no longer round but taking up space so it doesn't slide around. A second design are the ones that are in 2 pieces you put it on and clip it ( some are hinged) then you slide your ring over it and it keeps it in place. The advantage is that it is round on the inside the disadvantage is that it is more expensive.

 

[~~Susita~~]

You could have one custom made onto your finger

 

[turmeric]

Can he wear his wedding ring on a sterling silver chain around his neck? It sounds like there wasn't anything big enough to go over the knuckle. Too bad they don't have hinged rings, not just hinged sizers.

 

[gwine]

Two thoughts:

1) My wife is missing her left ring finger and wore hers on her left index finger.

2) I don't wear mine because I am an electrician and avoid wearing anything metal that wraps around a body part (watch bands, rings, necklaces.) Safer for me. 480 volts through a ring would not feel good.

 

[beej6]

I'd go for the pinky ring myself...

Or how about a permanent gold tattoo on your ring finger? Does that even exist?

 

[Semper Fidelis]

I'll ask my jeweller. I wonder if they make wedding rings that could be clasped on to your finger.

 

[SolaScriptura]

Originally posted by SemperFideles
I'll ask my jeweller...

Wow! I know that an O5 isn't doing too bad, but I had no idea that one could keep a jeweller on retainer! Maybe I'll have to make a career out of the Army after all!

 

[Semper Fidelis]

Originally posted by SolaScriptura

Originally posted by SemperFideles
I'll ask my jeweller...

Wow! I know that an O5 isn't doing too bad, but I had no idea that one could keep a jeweller on retainer! Maybe I'll have to make a career out of the Army after all!

Oh yes. We keep our own court.

The Kube family of Fort Worth has been in the jewelry business for 60+ years. I bought my engagement and wedding bands from them. They provide expert advice and great prices. They're located very close to the TCU campus if anybody is familiar with Fort Worth.

My 10 year anniversary is next Thursday. I bought Sonya a diamond anniversary band. Since I've been in communication with one of the owners I thought I'd just ask him what he knows about this. I'm sure he's dealt with more than one deformed finger in his career.

 

[smhbbag]

That would be great, Rich. But don't go out of your way - I'm not too hopeful - the few places around here I've been haven't offered any such solutions. Though, I didn't ask. They were pretty resigned to believing nothing would work on that finger.

I've thought about hanging it on a necklace, but I want something that makes my married state clear to anyone around me.

And I've already got one ring on a necklace - it's a ring that she wore on her left ring finger all the time to minimize unwelcome advances from shady men, and have a quick response to them. It was also her purity ring, always saved for her future husband.

I think I'm leaning toward a middle-finger on the left hand. On the right,it wouldn't make much sense to people, and the left pinky would get in the way and be awkward, I think.

Thanks, all.

Or maybe I can just put it through my nose?

 

[Semper Fidelis]

You could get a ring drawn on your hand.

 

[smhbbag]

Oh, and for those who may remember the thread - this is the same girl I asked advice about courting last July - http://www.puritanboard.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=11708 .

I'll see if I can get a picture of us sized correctly to get in my profile.

The painting would be hilarious. I wonder how well they could pull it off?

[Edited on 6-14-2006 by smhbbag]

 

[DrawnbytheFather]

Originally posted by gwine
Two thoughts:

1) My wife is missing her left ring finger and wore hers on her left index finger.

2) I don't wear mine because I am an electrician and avoid wearing anything metal that wraps around a body part (watch bands, rings, necklaces.) Safer for me. 480 volts through a ring would not feel good.

My husband is an electrician and doesn't wear his for the same reason. He doesn't wear while he is at work, but he does wear it at other times. He's also gotten zapped once.