THE RING THAT SPELLS ETERNITY
That “ring” is a wedding ring or wedding band. Wedding rings are rings exchanged between a man and a woman when they get married, whichsymbolize their love for each other and will wear for the rest of their lives. With the hundreds of designs and types available in any jeweler’s shop, selecting a wedding ring becomes a difficult task, each ring more beckoning than the other. Do you select a ring according to your budget ? That is wise. However, since a wedding ring has to be worn on a permanent basis, it is also wise to select one that reflects your personality, style, and taste. Weddings rings, or wedding bands, are made with different types of metals – gold, white gold, platinum, and sterling silver. Cheaper wedding rings are made in metals like tungsten, titanium, and stainless steel. There are two-tone wedding bands, tricolour wedding bands,and even rose gold wedding rings. For rose gold wedding rings, copper is mixed with the gold, to give it the “rosey” gold look. Jeweler’s also take orders for unique wedding bands, i.e., wedding bands ordered specifically to your design and choice.
Wedding rings also come with precious stones embedded in them, diamonds being the most popular choice of stone. The classic wedding ring is normally a plain band of 18 carat gold. To personalize the rings, the date and sometimes initials of the couple are engraved on the inside. For a different look, tri color wedding rings are gaining popularity. These rings are made of three different colors of gold (yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold). Depending on the pattern and style, the tri color wedding rings are very distinctive. Then there are the two tone wedding bands. Two tone wedding bands are made of platinum and gold. With the use of platinum, the wedding band retains its pure look over the years. Two tone wedding bands are a very popular choice for men. For couples who like to have a personal touch for their wedding rings, unique designs can be ordered. Designs such as cocktail rings, Celtic rings, antique rings, zodiac signs – all personalized to suit the couple’s individual tastes.Having unique wedding rings adds a touch of status and power. Some couples prefer hand-made rings, which the artisans have to skillfully design.
So whatever your choice, whether it be rosegold wedding rings, two tone wedding bands, tri color wedding rings, unique wedding rings – or just the standard 18 carat gold wedding band, your wedding ring finally becomes a reflection of your taste and style. Since the wedding ring will adorn your finger for the rest of your life, a good deal of thought should go into its selection.