There are many things you should know about the different types of wedding rings and wedding bands available (which, by the way, include Celtic Bands, antique bands, designer rings, custom wedding bands and more). This article will help you find the perfect ring or band that will fulfill that special someone’s, or your, unique style.
As you’ve probably realized from the overwhelming list above, there are many styles of wedding rings and wedding bands. When you are looking for your own ring or band, you should look through stores to compare styles and prices that are right for you. By allowing yourself to learn about different types of rings you stand a good chance of finding a ring you like better, and of getting a better value for your purchase.
First of all you should create a budget, and then give yourself some space within that budget to move around in. Second, you should choose your favorite ring style so that when you go into stores you have an idea of what you want and will not just buy on impulse, which may lead to spending more than you want. Do you want to buy a wedding band, ring or both? You should compare prices by comparing the price per gram and carat weight, also taking into consideration factors like cut and clarity of the diamond in question, if you favor rings with diamonds.
This wedding ring remains unique in that it is not only for personal adornment or a fashion statement, but is a symbol of lasting love and devotion. There are many styles of rings to choose from, including the ones listed earlier and additionally diamond solitaire, diamond solitaire with accents, diamond rings with other precious gemstones, titanium wedding bands, platinum rings, vintage bands and rings, cubic zirconium, silver rings, dolphin rings and much more. You name it, they’ve got it. Now it’s up to you to find it.
Solitaires are single precious stone wedding rings that come usually in sets of 14k or 18 k gold or white gold, but rings are also available in platinum and other metals. Platinum is usually the priciest metal, followed by 24k, 18k, and 14k gold (white and yellow gold are about the same in price). There are many potential shapes for your diamond wedding ring. You can have round, marquise (looks like a football), heart, emerald (rectangular), oval, pear, princess (square), and radiant cut (round but cut so it will be really sparkly) to choose from. There are also many setting styles to choose from. Do you want four, five, or six prongs? Four enhances sparkle, but six minimizes danger of falling out. It also depends on the way you want your diamond to look from the top; four prongs may make a diamond look squarer while six gives a round stone a rather snowflake-like appearance.
While the diamond solitaire is still the most traditional, accent stones are becoming more and more popular. Accents are when there are small stones on the sides of the diamond in the middle. Usually accents will be diamond, but it’s also possible to use other precious stones such as sapphires, rubies and emeralds.
Titanium wedding rings and bridal jewelry are very durable and lightweight. Titanium is as strong as steel, so if you drop your ring and a semi truck drives over it, you can put it back on as though nothing had happened (this wouldn’t be possible with a ring made from the softer metal of gold). It does not tarnish and is hypoallergenic. Men’s titanium bands are especially popular nowadays.
Celtic/Irish wedding bands and bridal jewelry come in gold, silver, platinum and titanium and they feature ancient Celtic designs and symbols (which you can customize to give your ring the meaning you want). These have always been a favorite, especially among individuals with a Celtic or Irish heritage.
When you are searching for wedding rings, you should keep your lifestyle in mind and buy a ring according to it. Think of your personal style and find a ring that will match that. Remember that your wedding ring is not only a fashion statement but something that you want to cherish forever. Don’t go with the fads, think timeless.
By Jessica Maughan