How many of you know someone who has a mangled or missing ring-finger because his wedding band snagged on a piece of equipment? Many equipment dealerships prohibit their mechanics from wearing rings to prevent such all-too-common accidents.
If the symbolism of a wedding ring is important to you, there are alternatives.
A co-worker had a wedding ring tattooed on his ring finger. A good tattoo artist can incorporate gold ink and use shading to create a 3-D effect of an actual gold band at a cost of $100 to $300.
Silicone or “breakaway” wedding bands are another alternative. “SafeRingz” silicone wedding bands are an option for guys who like the idea of wearing a wedding band with reduced risk of injury. The silicone bands stretch or break away if they snag. SafeRingz come in a range of colors, including black, pewter and approximations of silver and gold.
You can find them and other “safety wedding bands” on the internet for around $20 to $30.
