Trends in Couple Rings
Couple rings chosen by couples today are frequently exhibiting the modern couples’ individualistic style and flair. Platinum wedding engagement rings are by and far one of the most popular selections available. Almost all weddings today feature a double ring ceremony. Once very popular, the wide wedding band is taking a backseat today to marriage rings that are slimmer and much more interesting. Some couples do still tend to favor the wide wedding band, however this is generally only the case when the bride and groom wish to inscribe a loving verse on the inside of the band.
The most popular stone for both engagement rings and couple rings is still the diamond. It would seem that this sparkly gem truly is a girl’s best friend. Regardless, several other gems are beginning to be recognized as stylish and trend setting. Sapphires and rubies are very complimentary as well as unique and a step away from traditional diamonds. Pearls, which had traditionally thought to bring bad luck, are making a slow appearance in wedding engagement rings. Antique couple rings are also becoming popular choices for couples who admire the sentimentality and romanticism of the past. Couples who are looking to stay within a wide range of budgets can find antique weddings rings to suit their individual circumstances.
Cloddish and Celtic wedding rings are another popular avenue for couples who want to steer away from the traditional yellow gold and diamond look. These ethnic inspired wedding engagement rings are perfect choices for couples who want to reflect their commitment to a beautiful centuries old culture. Still yet, other couples want to make sure their couple rings are truly unique. Handcrafted wedding engagement rings allow couples to design their own rings featuring many personalized choices. Most professional jewelers can either handle the job of handcrafting rings or point a couple in the right direction to finding a jeweler who specializes in this craft.
Regardless of what type of marriage rings a couple ultimately decides to choose for their lifetime commitment to one another, there are a few buying tips to keep in mind when browsing through the many selections available. If you are planning to have your marriage rings inscribed, remember to allow enough time for the jeweler to take care of this before the wedding. Otherwise you’ll be stuck with having it done after the wedding and somehow it just isn’t quite the same. Plan to give your jeweler at least a month to two months time prior to the big day to handle all engraving.
Take the time to research various finishes and gem qualities. If you’re going with a diamond, it’s always good to learn a bit about the all important 3 C’s; clarity, carat and cut; but if you thinking you’re going to be looking at couple rings that are a bit more unique you’ll want to bone up on the different qualities of 14 karat gold versus 18th karat gold as well as the difference between all natural and lab created gems.
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