I had to get my rings cut off

RondackHiker · January 2013

I jammed my finger yesterday. It didnt hurt at the time. An hour later it was HUGE. I iced it for hours, and held it above my head, and tried to use tape for compression and all sorts of tricks like soap and water, lotion, baby oil, windex... It wouldn't work.

Toward the end, it was so swollen I wanted to scream when I would even twist them.

So in I went. The nurses kept asking if I was sure. My finger was purple, so I found that kind of irritating. They'd have cut it twice to avoid damaging the setting, but the cutting took awhile due to the swelling, and the doctor was concerned and wrenched it open.

The setting on my wedding ring burst open. I did find all the loose diamonds, but I'm so bummed. I miss my rings. They cut right through the inscription, and my poor wedding band is so sad looking.

We can't afford to fix it for now, so I'm going to have to learn to live without them. I'm so frustrated that I had to have them cut. And my finger is so swollen and bruised and sore from cutting it off.

Ms5586 · January 2013

Oh no! I'm so sorry, broken sentimental pieces are the worst I'm glad you got all the diamonds though, that's a huge one. Maybe call your jeweler, see if they're offering any repair incentives? My jeweler runs a sale once or twice a year, 50% off any and all repairs.

KJmashup · January 2013

I'm so sorry. I hope your finger feels better soon.

As for the rings, can you have them repaired by a jeweler? They might be able to splice them back together. Of course, in the inscription will be marred, as will the rings themselves, but you can look at it as "battle scars" for all that you've been through in your marriage. If you pass them down, that uniqueness will be endearing.

RondackHiker · January 2013

We just can't afford a repair right now. Stupid med school. I'm going to call the place we bought them. They're in New Hampshire; we're in MD right now. DH said he'd get quotes today, I told him not to give it to anyone yet. I don't want to spend money we don't have bc I made a stupid mistake not to remove my rings.

My finger is sore. I'm nine finger typing. Getting them cut off hurts.

shadypines · January 2013

That really blows!

insertclevername · January 2013

That really sucks

Hopefully your finger is feeling better though.

kwitt22 · January 2013

Do you have a Jared's near you? They may offer a payment plan for repair. They do a nice job, there and most everything is done on site.

jorkz821 · January 2013

Oooooh that's no good. I'd be sad too :[
Hope your finger is better today!

Glitter Pop · January 2013

Oh no! That really sucks. Do have insurance on the ring? They might repair it if you do. I rocked a silver band from James Avery while pregnant...I think it cost around 35.

Helenahhandbasket · January 2013

So sorry! I love my rings so I totally get it!

Maybe you could buy an inexpensive CZ replacement to wear until you can afford to fix your rings? I did that while I was pregnant (fingers too fat to fit my real rings) and it was sort of fun and kept my finger from feeling nekkid.

RondackHiker · January 2013

I'll look into insurance. We have renters insurance, but I don't remember if they cover jewelry. I honestly don't remember if we purchased insurance on my rings. It was a really busy time. I'll talk to DH.

I'm so cheap, I have issues even spending fifty bucks on a temporary ring. Maybe I'll check out goodwill once my finger heals. My coworker just yelped when she saw it... It's massive.

We'll get it fixed eventually. I don't know if I'll need the wedding band replaced or not. The setting is pretty damaged. I don't know what's fixable. I'm trying to be mature about this, but feel like sulking. That could partly be blamed on being up till nearly 2am, with the er visit and all. Bleh.