I am all for being a good tourist and not drawing attention to myself for safety and decorum however I just don't take off my wedding and engagment ring ever. I have had it taped over for surgery. I wear no other rings and earrings are very small. No heels, no poofly coif or much makeup beyond lipstick.. I've been married for 14 years and it has never been off. I don't mind turning it around so it does not face outward. What's a middle aged married lady that is sentimental about her ring to do???? Thanks for your help everyone.
Posted by
Redding, CA, USA
1568 posts
You can always put tape or a bandaid over ring he rings. I have a 2.5 ct. solitaire and even here in the states will tape over it if I am going in certain areas. Gloves are good for hiding rings during the cold season...naturally not good for summer.
Large stones will show under tape so perhaps turning then around then tape.
Posted by
Portland, OR, USA
389 posts
Lisa, I've left mine at home every time previous to this summer when I plan to wear mine. I have found that there is a bit of everything unless you are going to E. Europe. I don't feel worried after 25 years of marriage to and 8 trips to Europe to just wear it. Don't use your left hand to give money and be careful about talking with your hands (a safe piece of advice anyway- you never know what you might be implying in another country) and you'll be fine.
Posted by
Massachusetts, USA
18 posts
Lisa,
I've never taken off my wedding ring or any other jewelry (though I don't wear that much anyway), and during multiple trips to Europe and one year that I lived there (Germany), I never had any problems in terms of loss, theft, etc. I think your idea of turning it around is fine if you're somewhere that feels a little "dodgy" to you, but otherwise, I wouldn't worry.
If it's theft you're concerned about, your purse/daypack/camera bag is way more of a target than jewelry, so do invest in a money belt.
Posted by
Scotland
505 posts
My mother has traveled everywhere with her wedding ring (it's a plain gold band) including Africa, India, South America and Europe. I would not worry - women (and) men around the world wear jewelry, including wedding rings, so you are hardly going to stand out - especially in Europe.
In addition, it's usually pretty hard to judge someone's worth by their wedding ring and thieves, if you encounter them, are going to focus on items that are much easier to steal.
Kate