Is taking a new wedding ring to Italy too risky if we plan to renew vows

Take the ring! If you plan on wearing the ring there should be a minimal amount of risk - no more than wearing the ring the in US.

I'm married, (actually got married in Rome), wear a wedding ring, and I never worry about it. You will be fine.

Hi Sally,
My fiancee took my engagement ring to Italy (Rome, Spoleto, and Lucca) with us during a trip a couple of years ago. He kept it with him the whole time - in his pocket with no problem. I, unfortunately never got to wear it in Italy. The trip wasn't as spectacular as my fiancee wanted it to be - so he didn't ask me in Italy. Instead he opted at home. But, to answer you question - wear your ring. Have fun and enjoy the occasion. Ciao!

The risks are that you will lose it or that your purse/wallet will become more attractive to thieves because of your jewelry.

I wouldn't worry about the ring getting stolen off your finger or being mugged. Just keep track of the things you are carrying and use moneybelts for the things you absolutely don't want to lose.

I think if your smart about things and use common sense you won't have a problem.

"whats the point, without a ring" there is alot of point to marriage , and to renewing your vows, and the ring shouldn't even rate.

Your renewal should be attached to something sentimental,, how about your time together in Italy..!!!!!

Wear your ring, they aren't going to cut your finger off to get it,, just don't leave it by the bedside table or bathroom sink. I wear my ring, and most everyone does,, now if your ring is some obsence 100,000 dollar symbol of wealth,, then hey, maybe it should be at home as they may figure you have alot in your wallet if you can afford a bobble like that!

Thanks everyone for all your advice. I really appreciate it, I think I will wear my ring after all:)

I proposed to my wife in Rome. I had purchased a 9700 dollar ring and of course i was nervous. nervous about how i was going to pay for it, nervous about how i was going to propose and nervous if i knew what i was getting into.
The one thing i was wasnt nervous about was bringing the ring in order to propose. Of course i never let it out of my site but i still wast worried.

In the end i had nothing to fear and everything went off as planned!

take the ring!

this is silly :-) of course wear your ring! for goodness sake, Italian women wear wedding rings as well! I don't think there's any more risk to loosing it there than at home...maybe less since I doubt you'll be doing dishes or gardening or whatever ;-)!