Fake Enagement ring??

I am going to Europe for two weeks and don't know if I feel comfortable bringing my engagement ring, but I would feel funny without it
Do I take the chance and bring my engagement ring anyway, or buy a fake one?
If so where can I get one that doesn't look super cheesy?

Message edited 1/6/2007 12:19:09 AM.

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Emitations.com has nice fakies. Just came back from Mexico and did not wear my real wedding band - wore a beautiful fakie eternity band. Wore my real e ring though, so go figure

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I was waitressing while engaged. I lost a tiny diamond one night. Easy to replace, but decided that I would get a fake one for work. I got one at Kohls for $10 and I got a TON of compliments on it.

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why wouldn't you take it? I wear it wherever I go.

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i wore mine in europe with no problems - are you insured?

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Personally I would rather take it and use the safe or keep it somewhere near me...you never know your house could be robbed while you were away (God Forbid) ...but I'm sure there are a ton of stores where you could find a decent CZ to wear for the trip..good luck

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I've been on 3 vacations since we've gotten engaged (inclucing our honeymoon) and never taken it off. As long as it fits right, I think you'll be fine. And if you're worried during water sports, ask the hotel to keep it in a safe. I think you'll be fine.

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I've never seen one that didn't look fake - although I like the styles I've seen on QVC.

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I keep my band (eternity) and e-ring in the safe in the hotel when on island vacations; this is why I have a plain white gold band...I usually wear that. I use that one a lot, actually--working out, etc.

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I bought a fakie at Tri County at a silver booth. it's actually very real looking.

it was for my HM in Jamaica. DH insisted I not even take that b/c it would call attention to it he won, I didn't bring the real or fake one, and everytime there was a woman with a diamond I made sure to point it out to him

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I would get a fake one.

Before we went on our Honeymoon, we heard about robberies @ Sandals in St. Lucia where they were stealing the safes.

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When I first got engaged I took a vacation and I bought a fake ring. I felt so much more comfortable that I wasn't going to lose my real ring.

I didn't even care what the fakie looked like that much. I got it at Macy's and when I showed my girlfriends the fakie and said "So....notice anything different about my ring?" One of them said "just that it looks even nicer than last time I saw it?"

Anyway, on my last vacation with DH, I didn't even think of leaving the ring home. Whenever I went swimming or for a water sport it was an issue. What do I do with it? Should I trust the hotel safe, should I not? Especially since you are going to Europe, I think a fakie will give you piece of mind.

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Posted by BabyAvocado

when I showed my girlfriends the fakie and said "So....notice anything different about my ring?" One of them said "just that it looks even nicer than last time I saw it?"

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I think this is a good idea and I would get a fake one. I feel like Europe is different then going on a regular Caribbean vacation.

My mom got her pocketbook stolen out from right under while 8 of them were eating lunch.

My Aunt had someone try to go into her bag while they were on a bus - and luckily my cousin saw and they scared him off.

So I think it's better to be safe then sorry.

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I just flip them around when we take a vacation, I will out my wedding band on after the Ering. I figure if I loose one of them I would rather loose the wedding ring, its a lot easier to replace.

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I have been to Europe and the Caribbean with both my e-ring and wedding band and did not have any problems at all. Whenver I am travelling I do not get any fake ring at all. Moreover, all resorts or hotels have a safe in each room.

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I wore mine and it was fine.

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There is a designer called Crislu, they make cubic rings but look great and come with a lifetime guarantee. I think they sell it at Bloomies!!

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I have a fake wedding set I wear when traveling. I got it form qvc or go to qvc.com under diamonique jewelry. HTH

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I just ordered a set from overstock.com

My fingers are swollen from being PG and I feel weird without my rings.

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what about a department store ? In macys they have some nice fake rings...one looks exactly like my friends ering, same size and design.

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I wore mine when I was in Europe this summer and I felt fine with them on. A few times I locked them in the safe in my room. If you're really set on finding one I've seen tons at the stores people have mentioned.

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I have a fake e-ring and wedding band that I take on vacations where I will be in the water, or on any kind of amusement park rides....I am more comfortable leaving my real rings at home! But, to each his own!