He can wear his wedding ring on his other hand until the wedding. He can have a man's ring with a stone, which he might wear on his other hand after the wedding if it wouldn't fit together with his wedding band. If you wish to have one, but cannot afford it, you might select an inexpensive ring or locket as a token. It is not necessary to have an engagement ring in order to be engaged. If you choose not to have an engagement ring, you may want to exchange other engagement gifts or tokens.
Some people think it's very important that an engagement gift be of lasting value.
Others don't find this important. The contents of this document are copyright 1996 Sonja Kueppers. Do not use without permission.