This is a tough one. I know that he wants his band and you want him to wear it, but the chances of it getting lost in transit is also disheartening to think about. I know that band symbolizes so much to you and James. Could you possibly just bring it when you go there so that way you know it was delivered safe and sound. That way, if they do not allow it because it has diamonds, then you could take it back with you safely.

I AM WITH THE FIRST COMMENT ... I WOULDNT TRUST IT TO GET TO HIM THROUGH THE MAIL ... AND YOU CANT REPLACE THE MEMORIES YOU HAVE WITH THAT RING ... SO I WOULDNT MAIL IT FOR SURE ...

I don't think I'd take it to him either. I'd be too afraid another inmate might fight him for it. I'd say send a picture of it to him... I know it sounds corny (and I've dubbed myself queen of corny) but I wouldn't take it and leave it either. You could take it and he could wear it during visits (if they allow it) then take it back home with you. He could have the picture to remind him of what all it stands for. I myself am not married to my inmate man, but I wear his watch each and everyday. It makes me feel closer to him in some corny way. I will only take it off to wash dishes, and to shower or swim. I sleep with it on. When I take it off will be the day I pick him up from prison and he can wear it once again. That would be my suggestion to you. Wear it on a chain if it won't fit any of your fingers. The picture should be sufficient enough for him for now until he gets out. These are just my suggestions.. It might also help you feel closer to him while he is away.
Just an idea/suggestion.

I would talk to the chaplin ask him what he thinks and then I would take a plain band to chaplin, if its possible . God Bless Carol

Don't take it unless you have prior permission from the prison, they will consider it contraband, and you could lose your visits. And if it has stones in it, more or likely they will not allow it, bands with stones could be used as a weapon to cut some one. I don't think facilities are that different through out the state, call and check.
Lynn

Sorry, contraband if you try to give it to him with their permission.
Lynn

WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION,,,,,I'm just not focusing today.
Lynn

SIMPLE BAND--HANDS' DOWN!!! LEAVE THE REAL ONE AT HOME--FOR THE REUNITING, AND THINK ABOUT RENEWING THE VOWES WHEN HE COMES HOME...
BLESSINGS

I would just send a plain band what if it get "LOST" I think that they can only have a plain one

The ruling of taking a wedding band into prison is the band must be of gold or silver can not have any diamonds in place and must retain of 50 dollars or less. My husbands band was taken from him during process but when my daughter and her fiance went and saw him, he took the ring in and they swap. My husband had a gold rubber type gasket around his finger. He has on his finger to this day. I always were his original around my neck on a chain. Do not mail anything, I can guarantee he or anyone else would get it.

You have to very careful with things that the prison considers contraband Because if he doesnt have permission to have it he and/or you can get into trouble. could lost vists.. the best advice i would say is ask the prison what is there policy and dont send a band with diamonds... that is a big no no... get a simple band so he will not stand out and cause problems... again.. contact the prison and ask.then do u can better decide what is best.. good luck on it.

i know that in nevada wedding bands must be plain. no engraving, ridges or stones and the total value must be $50 or less with proof. it also has to be signed into his property in which he has to initiate it from his end.with proof of marriage

I wrote to Jeff and told him I'm wearing his band around my neck on a chain until he gets out. That makes him feel better. In cases like this I feel you can't be too careful. Better safe than sorry over an inanimate object, no matter what its sentimental value. Our loved ones' well-being is more important. Would your husband be comforted if you wore his band for him on a chain?

I'm sure James wouldn't mind if I wore his band on a chain. I'm not comfortable wearing because my daughter has a habit of pulling on necklaces and I would hate to lose it that way. I also read on his prison website that they are only allowed wedding bands if they get married while in there or if they were part of the property brought in. James wasn't allowed to take anything. It was all shipped to me before he left county. So his band wasn't on him.

I don't think diamonds are allowed. My husband is in an AZ prison and I used to work for a county jail that rented out part of our facility to AZ DOC. You will probably haev to buy a cheap one.