The options that were appropriate in our twenties or thirties fail to reflect who we have become in our forties, fifties, and beyond. Many folks are fortunate enough to see an increase in social and financial status as they mature.
As your tastes change over time, you want a ring that reflects who you are today.įinally, a reason why couples upgrade wedding rings has to do with status and being “age appropriate”. If fashion were immobile, then a lot more fifty-somethings would be sporting permed hair and legwarmers! Maybe in the earlier part of your marriage, you were more of a funky Art Deco urban couple, but now you find yourselves living a more outdoor-oriented life that’s a better match for a Nature or Vintage design. When the rings that were exchanged at the start of your marriage no longer represent your style or taste today, it is normal to seek out a ring upgrade.
Engagement ring upgrade, before (left) and after (right)įor others, an upgrade comes as a surprise to the couple themselves several years or decades into a marriage.
