There are lots of different styles of wedding rings available, both for men and for women. And, of course some people design their own wedding rings. Some families have a tradition of passing either wedding or engagement rings or the stones down through the family. These stones can be reset or the rings can be worn as is as a sentimental gesture.
Most couples choose rings that either match or are similar in style. Men’s rings are often wider than women’s, although some women prefer very wide wedding rings. Wedding rings are traditionally made of either white or yellow gold, platinum, stainless steel, and nowadays, sometimes titanium or tungsten. These last two are meant to symbolize strength. The most common metal for wedding rings is yellow gold. A wedding ring is usually made of the same metal as the engagement ring, although not always. Keep in mind that wedding rings are traditionally meant to be worn for the rest of one’s life so choose a style and metal that you really like!
Some couples prefer wedding bands that are patterned – braided, carved or engraved. An embossed design or a Celtic design is a possibility. Some people choose claddagh rings – the Irish symbol of love that is a heart held by two hands with a crown on the top. It symbolizes love, loyalty and friendship. Many couples have a short saying carved inside a wedding band or perhaps their initials and their wedding date.
Both women’s and men’s rings sometimes include precious stones. Sometime a woman may choose to wear one wide band with a diamond or other stone in the center in lieu of an engagement ring and wedding ring set. Some women like rings that have diamonds (or other stones) encircling the ring as a symbol of the eternal quality of love. Sometimes a man may choose to have a small precious stone, or several small precious stones embedded in his wedding ring. They could be diamonds or any other stones he chooses, including his or his wife’s birthstone or both of their birthstones.
Do not think that the more you spend the more ‘perfect’ the wedding ring will be. It is quite possible that you could buy one of the cheaper rings in a jewelry store and your partner will love as much, if not more, than if you had spent twice as much. The reason is that it all comes down to personal preference and the thought that you put into it.
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