The Ring
Jewelry is a woman’s best friend. Every bride wants to look stunning and enhance her appeal with suitable jewelry. Jewelry can be of gold, platinum, pearls or diamonds and gems. However the most important piece of jewelry is the ring.
In our culture, a wedding band is a symbol of marriage. It stands for commitment by both the bride and groom to the marriage, to be faithful to each other. This custom has now spread to almost all countries. Usually, the best man presents the ring at the symbolic moment when they pledge commitment to each other. People who stand on ceremony may have a ring bearer who parades the rings into the wedding hall on a special cushion.
There are engagement rings, wedding bands and also eternity bands which are usually given sometime after the marriage. The engagement is a sign of betrothal. The wedding ring symbolizes fidelity. Choosing the ring is a happy occasion for most couples but it could get a bit stressful if they have no idea what to look for. They may be taken aback with the variety of metals, stones and designs. It helps if they are better informed about rings before they set out to choose an engagement or wedding ring.
Material
Earlier wedding bands were plain bands of yellow gold. Now platinum is gaining popularity. You can also buy rings made of white gold or rose gold. In each metal, the purity of metal can vary. The metal can be polished to give a shiny appearance or brushed to give a matte look. You could give the ring a textured finish or even mix two colors for a two toned look.
Pattern
Traditionally, both men and women wore a plain yellow band because it could be kept clean. Women wore narrow bands that looked delicate and men wore broader bands. Now most of the rings are in platinum or white gold and have some decorative element added to it. In France, brides opt for three interwoven rings which represent faith, hope and love. Russians wear three interlocking rings of rose, white and yellow on the right hand. Nowadays men are also wearing bolder and stylish patterns.
Stones
Diamonds remain a girl’s best friend. Solitaires remain the favorite stone for engagement rings. You could even consider the two man made alternatives, Cubic Zirconia and, Moissanite, which will give you the luster of diamonds at a lesser price.
If you have a stone from a piece of family jewelry you could reset it. If you have a preference for a particular color or maybe your birthstone, use it. It will give you a unique piece suitable for your personality.
Price
Individuals purchasing their wedding band should also have a set price range in mind when choosing their jewelry. This will help them to narrow down the options as well as keep them from purchasing any items which may be out of their price range. Therefore, it is always wise to have a set price in mind for wedding ring purchases.
Should Rings Match
There are some couples who like to have matching rings. But these days each person wants to wear a ring that matches with his or her own personality. Since you are unique, let your ring be unique too.
Whatever the type of ring you desire, be it gold or platinum, plain or with stones, discuss it with your spouse-to-be, fix a budget and then hit the stores with excitement and turn it into a experience you would like to recall with joy.