A wedding is a wonderful day that represents the culmination of two lives, merged together as one and unified, proceeding forwards from there on out until death do you part. A quintessential aspect to this matrimonial ceremony is the wedding band. Experts say that this tradition of wearing a wedding ring can be traced back to the ancient times, when Egyptians first believed that a vein in the ring finger was directly connected to the heart, and that a ring being worn on that finger was conducive to love as a result.
Fast forward to the 1940s in the U.S., and women ensured that their departing male soldier husbands wore wedding rings to never forget their vows. Similarly, women began wearing engagement rings with diamonds in the 1920s, mostly attributed to an international campaign that was created by De Beers at the time to help sell more of their vast troves of diamonds. The epistemology aside, wedding rings denote a significant passage in life underscored by a major life decision. While plenty of couples seek out unique wedding rings, just as many decide that matching wedding bands are the most ideal choice. Use these quick tips to easily select the best ones for your marriage vows.
1. Select the Metal: Take your time selecting the metals that you want and make sure you both agree upon the same metal. Popular metals to use include: gold, plated gold, silver, silver plated, tungsten, palladium, titanium and platinum.
2. Determine the Color: You have some color options to consider. Gold can be white or yellow, tungsten can be silver or black, and there are a variety of other colorful options with metals to consider.
3. Choose a Width: Traditionally, men will wear a wedding ring that’s wider than the women’s and the women will wear a wedding ring that’s thinner than the man’s. This is only tradition, and ultimately it is your say as to the width of your matching wedding bands.
4. Stones or Not: Decide whether or not you want precious stones in the wedding bands. Some couples favor precious stones whereas others are fonder of plain metal wedding rings.
5. Decide on a Fit: There are various fits that you can consider. A few include: comfort fit (easily slides on and off the finger), pipe rings and half-round wedding bands.
6. What Finish Do You Want? You basically have a few options here as well. The most popular include: polished, which will be shinier; or brushed, which will be more textured.
7. What Accents Do You Want? Wedding bands can come in a variety of styles that all exude different accents. A few popular considerations include: beveled, grooved or inlayed rings.
If you are still undecided, it may be best to meet with a jewelry consultant. Some couples may have a difficult time choosing rings because the process can seem to be overwhelming for such an important selection of jewelry. It never hurts to seek guidance regarding this matter. Most jewelry stores offer free consultations to help you better decide which jewelry is right for you.
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