It wasn’t until the mid-20th century marketing campaign that diamonds became the go-to gemstone for engagements.

Reduce friction with the help of a lubricant

Hot day?

You may notice your fingers swelling.

ring stuck

Whereas our bodies adapt to reflect our environments, a ring’s diameter remains constant.

When your finger is cut off from blood for too long, a simple mishap can become dangerous.

Fortunately, there are plenty of at-home solutions for wedged rings.

vaseline on fingertips

Believe it or not, in these cases, Windex is the perfect solution (viaAthletico).

Have a friend or family member thread a string or a long strand of dental floss underneath the band.

If it’s too tight, use an open safety pin to persuade it through.

using dental floss around finger

Sometimes, even this method won’t be enough.

Again, cold water and lubricant can help in this process.