My fiance is half-Norwegian, and all the family he's in contact with are pretty Norwegian. We're having a wedding and trying to honor each other's heritages. I need touches and customs that can be added to said wedding. Problem: while googling on the internet for Viking stuff and/or meaningful runes, I'm finding a ton of racist stuff. My fiance has done antifa work and I just plain hate Nazis. How can I find cool customs that have not been appropriated by horrible people, and how can I buy jewelry (particularly ring-type) that isn't going to racist pockets? [more inside]
posted by corb on Feb 4, 2013 - 24 answers

Wedding (and other) rings: is it better to go for the size that feels too tight, or the size that feels too loose? [more inside]
posted by Catseye on Oct 17, 2012 - 9 answers

Need help identifying this engagement ring set [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Jul 30, 2011 - 2 answers

Where can I buy loose moissanite stones in the San Francisco Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by Blikktheterrible on Jul 4, 2011 - 3 answers

What styles of engagement ring would match with this unusual bezel set diamond wedding band? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Aug 5, 2010 - 8 answers

Your opinions on metal choice for engagement+wedding rings, hopefully with the benefit of a decade of hindsight regarding how the appearance will age and what maintenance is required... [more inside]
posted by Ultimate Sockpuppet the Second on Apr 17, 2010 - 21 answers

How should I accessorize my bridesmaid dress? [more inside]
posted by Eumachia L F on Apr 7, 2010 - 22 answers

(Several questions in one. Sorry.) We're getting hitched in Vegas, and friends are traveling from overseas. Help us plan out some basic wedding stuff (like location, wedding bands, etc.), as well as how to make our friends' stay enjoyable. [more inside]
posted by metalheart on Apr 26, 2009 - 10 answers

Cool, interesting, unusual wedding ring ideas? [more inside]
posted by The ____ of Justice on Oct 19, 2008 - 16 answers

How much should I pay for an engagement ring? [more inside]
posted by Gilbert on Jul 29, 2008 - 36 answers

Help me negotiate on an engagement and wedding ring. We have things picked out and are being given multiple options on the center stone, which is a ruby. I have no clue about what's fair or what to expect. [more inside]
posted by tkolstee on Feb 26, 2008 - 11 answers

ok, so I while back you guys advice and buying a wedding ring. So I got this awesome cool handcarved wedding ring from an antique store. It is 18K gold band with a handcarved design of laurel and berries....but I only got one. So how do I go about getting a duplicate made (larger) that would fit me? I have talked to jewelers and the are very vague. I live in SE MI area.
posted by cdcello on Jul 11, 2005 - 4 answers