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Choosing Wedding Rings
Wedding rings are extremely symbolic bits of jewelery, and it is likely you will want to wear your ring day in and day out, and for a lot of years, so it is crucial to select the style and design of the ring very carefully. The first thing you need to arrange is to get your ring finger measured by a professional jeweller, to make sure that you are able to ask for the correct size to try when you are out shopping.
Next you will need to think of the type of metal that will be appropriate for your budget and lifestyle. The most popular precious metals are platinum, white gold and yellow gold. Platinum is the most expensive of these alternatives, but it is also the most hard-wearing, so if you do a lot of manual work you may prefer to consider spending a bit more on this harder metal. If you like the look of platinum but cannot afford it then white gold can be polished and brushed to look like platinum's ultra modern appearance.
Yellow gold is the most traditional metal for wedding rings, and don't forget that the carat specifies the purity of the gold. The higher the carat the more gold it contains, but also the softer the ring will be, and less suitable for an active life. Jewellers often advocate 18ct, which is thought to be a sound compromise between luxury and practicality.
When deciding the design of your wedding ring, think of your own personal style. If you are a bold, audacious individual then there are many modern, exciting designs now available. If you are creative, you may prefer to create your own design, and then get it custom made by a goldsmith. It is still traditional to have matching rings, but you are able to add your own twists to the design, for instance both wedding rings could be the identical metal and pattern, but the bride could have extra diamonds or some other precious stone.
Next you will need to think of the type of metal that will be appropriate for your budget and lifestyle. The most popular precious metals are platinum, white gold and yellow gold. Platinum is the most expensive of these alternatives, but it is also the most hard-wearing, so if you do a lot of manual work you may prefer to consider spending a bit more on this harder metal. If you like the look of platinum but cannot afford it then white gold can be polished and brushed to look like platinum's ultra modern appearance.
Yellow gold is the most traditional metal for wedding rings, and don't forget that the carat specifies the purity of the gold. The higher the carat the more gold it contains, but also the softer the ring will be, and less suitable for an active life. Jewellers often advocate 18ct, which is thought to be a sound compromise between luxury and practicality.
When deciding the design of your wedding ring, think of your own personal style. If you are a bold, audacious individual then there are many modern, exciting designs now available. If you are creative, you may prefer to create your own design, and then get it custom made by a goldsmith. It is still traditional to have matching rings, but you are able to add your own twists to the design, for instance both wedding rings could be the identical metal and pattern, but the bride could have extra diamonds or some other precious stone.
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