Looking to buy a WW2 ring. Help me not get scammed on eBay. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 3, 2009 - 9 answers

Recommendations for reasonably-priced and distinctive jeweler in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by Grinder on Nov 3, 2009 - 4 answers

Let's say you want to marry someone, but they don't want a ring. This would be because the person doesn't ever wear rings, not wanting to draw attention to their hands (long story, just know that hand-oriented things are out). What other options are there for a wedding token? Are there cool options from cultures that do not have the wedding ring as part of their history? Any non-hand-based suggestions are welcome.
posted by anonymous on Oct 13, 2009 - 37 answers

I would like to find a hardware answering machine that has some advanced controls to manage which incoming numbers can make the phone ring. [more inside]
posted by royalchinook on Oct 8, 2009 - 9 answers

Classy fashion-y silver or white gold rings between $100 and $300? [more inside]
posted by NHlove on Oct 5, 2009 - 13 answers

How do I dispute a claim for a handmade item when the PayPal dispute time has expired? The seller strung me along with claims that it was going to be sent until I ran out of time to dispute it. [more inside]
posted by silentbicycle on Sep 27, 2009 - 10 answers

In search of a fairly simple online image of a synthesizer for a wedding ring engraving. [more inside]
posted by ifjuly on Sep 22, 2009 - 8 answers

Engagement ring woes... to diamond or not to diamond? Any alternatives? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 28, 2009 - 86 answers

Asking for my sister: "On the show Weeds, Nancy is always wearing an awesome gold and emerald snake ring on her middle finger. Does anyone know where to get one?"
posted by BuddhaInABucket on Aug 18, 2009 - 1 answer

What are some good engagement ring alternatives/equivalents for a man? [more inside]
posted by Diagonalize on Aug 12, 2009 - 45 answers

I lost my wedding ring playing soccer today. Help me maximize my chance of getting it back with a metal detector, or provide another better idea. [more inside]
posted by Kwine on Aug 11, 2009 - 19 answers

Proposing to a book lover. Ideas? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 27, 2009 - 36 answers

How do ringside (boxing, MMA, etc.) photographers work? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Jun 14, 2009 - 10 answers

Due to a screw up on my part, I misplaced a friend's ring. I would like to order a replacement online, if possible. The ring is thick and bulky with elvish inscription around its sides. [more inside]
posted by nihraguk on Jun 8, 2009 - 7 answers

Would it be wrong to help my boyfriend pay for my engagement ring? [more inside]
posted by kerri13 on May 3, 2009 - 59 answers

I need to find a gold wedding ring that I dropped in the yard! [more inside]
posted by RustyBrooks on Apr 8, 2009 - 19 answers

What is Jack Bauer's cell phone ring tone? [more inside]
posted by miraimatt on Mar 2, 2009 - 15 answers

I have an engagement ring that is a unique shade of gold. How do i accurately depict that shade to a goldsmith 2,000 miles away? [more inside]
posted by ukdanae on Feb 16, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm planning to ask my girlfriend to marry me this summer, when we take a two-week vacation overseas. The trick will be to bring the ring with me in a way that doesn't attract customs', or her, attention. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 25, 2009 - 34 answers

I am now wearing a shiny new engagement ring (yay!), but it's sliding a bit more on my finger than I'm comfortable with (boo!). I suspect it's just because of the cold weather and so I don't want to get it resized yet (and besides, I have larger knuckles). I'm looking for opinions on what type of ring-size adjuster I should use until I determine whether this ring is the right size. Options listed inside. [more inside]
posted by bibbit on Jan 8, 2009 - 11 answers

My mother gave me a pearl ring (one white and one black natural pearls on a simple silver band, can't find a close match online) to give to my fiance. It's incredibly small, and I would absolutely need to have it resized to fit her finger, by at least a half size, and as much as a whole size. What would that cost, and given the ring, is it worth it? It's from about 1970 or so. I'm in Chicago, is there any place that you can recommend?
posted by Oktober on Dec 25, 2008 - 9 answers

How do I buy an engagement ring if I don't know my fiancee's ring size? It obviously can't be a surprise if I measure her ring finger ahead of time... [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Dec 17, 2008 - 41 answers

Usually, when you call somebody's cell phone and hear a beep after each ring, it means they are on the phone with somebody else. Are there any other ring indicators like that? [more inside]
posted by timory on Dec 14, 2008 - 7 answers

What should I expect when getting an engagement ring repaired? [more inside]
posted by lbo on Dec 8, 2008 - 7 answers

So I need to choose a wedding ring, but I'd like to have it made from something unique. I have something unique - but can I make a ring from it? [more inside]
posted by nafrance on Nov 10, 2008 - 13 answers

Give me some creative ideas for disposing of and/or destroying my wedding band. [more inside]
posted by mikeo2 on Nov 6, 2008 - 53 answers

EngagementRingFilter: I'm coming upon that time in my life - I'm going to buy a ring and propose to my wonderful girlfriend. My problem is, though, that no matter how much I look up, and what I read, I still can't wrap my head around buying an actual ring. She wants something like this, but I can't see to find anything. Help! [more inside]
posted by SNWidget on Oct 3, 2008 - 32 answers

I've lost the wedding ring! What do I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 29, 2008 - 20 answers

Okay. Lost a ring, white gold, somewhere in my apartment. How can I find it? Possible co-culprits: cats. [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious on Sep 15, 2008 - 15 answers

Is there any significance or meaning to the bust / sculpture on this ring? [more inside]
posted by mrbill on Jul 25, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me find a diamond ring setting that my wife can't break. [more inside]
posted by range on Jul 20, 2008 - 15 answers

Married less than a week, and the mister's ring is already scratched up. [more inside]
posted by Becko on Jul 11, 2008 - 18 answers

What's the difference between a "promise ring" and an "engagement ring"? [more inside]
posted by scrim on Jul 7, 2008 - 31 answers

Probably a very simple question, but I just recently got a titanium ring. Can I wear it in the shower? [more inside]
posted by frwagon on Jul 2, 2008 - 21 answers

I live in Vermont. I work in a small town that has been directly affected by the recent Brooke Bennett tragedy (family involved 12 year old in sex ring and killed her, attempted to blame it on a MySpace predator) in an industry that is directly related to dealing with the aftermath. I am also reading Freakonomics, which amongst other things has persuaded me to look past media hype and compare numbers to actual relevant data. I have two questions [more inside]
posted by SirStan on Jul 2, 2008 - 13 answers

Can my unusual eternity band be resized? [more inside]
posted by pyjammy on Jun 23, 2008 - 5 answers

CraftFilter: I want to make a bracelet designed around a ring, but I need instructions. [more inside]
posted by niles on Jun 17, 2008 - 7 answers

Please help me find this ring! [more inside]
posted by Polychrome on May 21, 2008 - 9 answers

What would you call this style of engagement ring? And maybe, more importantly, can you tell who else actually makes them? [more inside]
posted by messylissa on May 15, 2008 - 6 answers

How did you go about picking the engravings for your wedding rings? [more inside]
posted by roofus on May 15, 2008 - 28 answers

I'm looking for a men's thumb ring in the NYC area. I've never had a ring before, so I'm looking for something inexpensive, simple and casual to see if I like it first. Inexpensive is definitely under $50, preferably around $20. There's a lot of simple stuff I like here, but I'd really like to go somewhere I can get sized and try a bunch on in person.
posted by The Dutchman on May 12, 2008 - 4 answers

need a nice jewelry box for an engagement ring in Columbus, O. [more inside]
posted by Salvatorparadise on May 7, 2008 - 9 answers

Buying an engagement ring. Advice wanted on a) Estate Jewelry: recommendations on how to buy & not get ripped off. b) Make-your-own-ring workshops: how to get a good used diamond. c) recommendations for both of the above in the LA / SoCal area. [more inside]
posted by lalochezia on Mar 30, 2008 - 5 answers

How can you tell if someone is single or taken just by looking at them? [more inside]
posted by woolylambkin on Mar 25, 2008 - 44 answers

Should I sleep with my engagement ring on or take it off? [more inside]
posted by rglass on Mar 23, 2008 - 33 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

Are there any expandable multi-handset wireless phone answering systems that have a system wide ringer mute feature? I'm trying to keep my kids from getting woken up during nap time. [more inside]
posted by Xazeru on Feb 8, 2008 - 4 answers

Throughout my college career, I could probably count on one hand the number of professors I've seen who wear wedding rings, and this includes professors who mention their spouses. Is this just coincidence, or is there something to it? [more inside]
posted by phaded on Feb 6, 2008 - 25 answers

What grade of titanium are Walmart wedding bands? I'd like a CP grade ring, since I understand aircraft grades can't be cut off. I've read that they should be stamped "CP", and I'm also wary of a ring coming from China with lead in it or worse?
posted by raikkohamilonso on Jan 28, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me find a quality, non-diamond engagement ring that wont plunge me deeper into debt. [more inside]
posted by kyleg on Jan 5, 2008 - 30 answers