For most people, wearing your wedding band everywhere is kind of the whole point of having one! So, itâs understandable if your answer to the question âDo you wear your wedding ring at work?â is âOf course â why wouldnât I?â
Hereâs the thing: Itâs actually pretty important to think twice about wearing your wedding ring to work in certain occupations. Letâs look at what some of those might be.
Ring avulsion is a serious and extremely painful injury that can permanently affect your ability to use your hands. It occurs when someoneâs metal ring gets caught on something heavy and/or fast-moving. A split second later, their ring has ripped away skin and muscle, and potentially even broken their finger bone.
OK, so thatâs obviously something to avoid, right? Pay attention to these signs that your job could put you at risk of ring avulsion:
In practice, this means everyone from first responders to personal trainers to machinists often choose to wear alternative wedding rings. Check out our suggestions in just a minute for some cool ideas!
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Itâs also worth thinking about an alternative to a wedding band if any of the following apply to you:
Again, these are all common indicators that a standard wedding ring might not be a good choice at work.Â
Although Modern Gentsâ rings are made from high-quality materials and protected against corrosion, most metal wedding rings arenât meant to spend all day wet. This is especially true if you have your hands in salt water, which is highly corrosive to many metals .Â
As if that werenât bad enough, getting your hands wet can cause your skin to constrict slightly. (Yes, weâre talking about the â pruney fingers â effect here!) This puts you at greater risk of losing your wedding ring (since it may be looser on your finger). So, from dishwashers to fishermen to marine biologists, anyone who gets their hands wet a lot at work should consider alternatives to wearing a traditional ring.Â
These soft rings made from silicone rubber are a favorite of nurses , first responders, industrial workers and many others who donât want to worry about ring avulsion at work. In a potential ring avulsion scenario, the flexible band will snap rather than take your hand along with it.
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Modern Gents offers numerous silicone ring designs made for all kinds of tough work environments. Plus, with our variety of designs and colors, youâll still be able to find one that looks great on you!
Some peopleâs primary concern is damaging their wedding band at work. If thatâs you, a titanium ring or tungsten ring might be just the solution youâre looking for! These metals are incredibly hard and resistant to corrosion, scratching and denting. Plus, Modern Gents offers tons of different titanium and tungsten ring designs, all with a powerful and dignified look.Â
If rings on your fingers are a problem, but other jewelry is allowed, you might think about wearing your ring on a necklace chain while youâre at work. This can be a great choice if only part of your day is ring-unfriendly. When youâre done, just pop the ring back on your finger and wear the necklace by itself!
For anyone going this route, check out our selection of everyday necklaces. Youâll find lots of cool high-quality chains that are perfect for hanging a ring on (and look great by themselves, to boot).Â
Modern Gentsâ selection of wedding bands for both men and women makes it easy to find a beautiful, meaningful, affordable wedding band. Check out all of our wedding band options, or skip straight to our silicone rings or tungsten rings !
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