Wedding Re-Banding

Much like my pants (as mentioned in last post), my wedding band is loose on my finger due to my weight loss. I've mentioned that it's slipped off in the shower before. Lately I feel like I have to take it off when I'm on the treadmill because my fingers get so sweaty I have visions of it coming off, getting into the innerworkings of the treadmill, and simultaneously getting destroyed while launching me halfway across the gym in a freak treadmill accident. The final straw was this morning when I realized the a simple shake of my hand allows my ring to slip off unassisted. It's time to get a new, smaller ring.

My wedding band is titanium and I love it. It is so unbelievable light, I soon forgot I had it on after I started wearing it. This is huge for me, because I'm not really a jewelry kind of guy, and having something on my fingers or hands has bothered me in the past. These days though I find myself checking to make sure it is indeed on my finger, and I take comfort in its presence and what it represents to me. The finish on my ring has worn to a nice satin finish from all the minor scratches and scuffs. One my suspect that titanium would be so hard it wouldn't scratch, but that just isn't the case. It is also slightly out of round after a run-in with an airbag during a wreck during my junior I semester. It holds tremendous sentimental value to me, and I will likely continue to wear it on a chain around my neck.

This time out, I think I am going to get a tungsten carbide ring instead. The shops that I've been surveying have lifetime warranties on scratches and damage--tungsten carbide is just that strong. Additionally, most places offer a lifetime sizing warranty--if you lose or gain weight, they'll replace your ring with one of a proper size since tungsten carbide can't be resized. Impressive, yes. But likely this just means I'm going to waaaaay over pay for my ring if they can afford to do that. But whatever.

I thought I'd post pictures of the leading contenders, and see what you guys think. Feel free to leave your opinion in comment form, but realize my wife kind of has final say on this one. :)

First up is the Guiness Celtic Knot ring. Given my Scottish background, I dig the Celtic themes as you will soon see. I like the contrast this ring has between the knot and the background. I also dig the satin like finish of the background. I like the beveled edges, and the flat profile. I should add this is my wife's favorite at the moment.

I like the subtle nature of this design. It's Celtic, but slightly modern. There isn't a lot of contrast with this one, which I also think is cool. It's the cheapest of the three by a long shot, not that that is the most important thing, but it is a bonus.

I think this is my favorite of the three. I dig the black tungsten. A lot. Again with the Celtic theme, and it doesn't get much higher contrast than this one.

Anyway, let me know which is your favorite and why, if you please.

Oh, and 241.2 after my workout this morning.