Design A Wedding Ring

Your wedding day, without doubt is probably one of the most important days of your life.

Choosing a ring , the symbol of your lifelong union that goes along with the exchange of bonds and promises, is also a very important occasion. The exchange of rings marks something very precious for the happy couple.

The main factors affecting the decision to buy a particular ring are the material it is made of and its design.

White gold wedding rings, or wedding bands as they are sometimes known, are becoming increasingly popular these days.

Traditionally made of yellow gold at different carats, 9ct, 18ct and 21ct, white gold, which is a mixture of gold and palladium alloy, seems now to be the preferred choice. They come in a variety of ready made designs, starting with a plain simple band, rounded or squared off, as in court or D-shapes and you can choose to have them at a variety of different weights, heavy, medium or light, various carats, and assorted widths, measured in millimeters.

You can find  ready made rings that have various engraved designs and can also choose your own designs, widths, thicknesses, weight, carat and so on from the large number of choices available. You can also choose to have special dates and messages engraved into the ring on the inside and to have precious stones set into the band or buy one that is already set. You can have various stones set such as high quality diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds and many more, including newer discoveries like tanzanite.

Often a  ring design will come in both ladies and men’s with the man’s ring usually being a little wider or thicker by preference.

But of course the two rings don’t need to be of the same design and the full range of choices are open to you. It is also possible to source and communicate your own unique designs and specifications for the kind of ring you want to a jeweller and have rings made up to suit these particular specifications so that you have rings that are especially unique to you.

Besides gold, another choice for wedding bands these days is platinum if you are willing to raise your budget. Platinum is very expensive, more so than gold but is still a popular choice, although the design range available tends to be more limited and there are fewer opportunities to design your own. However it is very durable and long-wearing and is naturally white compared to white gold which has been rhodium plated to give it its white colour and which may wear off in time.

Designing your own rings can still sometimes be a costly affair when going down to your local high street jewellers and when the design is so unique that a special ‘mould’ has to be made to produce it, but there are also cheaper options available at high street jewellers who specialise in  wedding bands and also online. In this case your ‘design’ would be the outcome of you choosing your own unique combination of style from the styles available, weight, width, material, colour and settings.

Every wedding ring is individual, it could be created simply but it can also be customised using the designer’s creativity and ideas. A wedding ring just as a  marriage will last for a lifetime, so the design has to be perfect, a design which will not be looked back upon with regrets. A wedding ring is powerful as a symbol of union and a lifetime commitment.

Many couples choose to design their engagement ring for the personalisation and uniqueness that a designed and customised piece of jewellery represents.

The perfect wedding ring would be stylish and set on the couple’s budget. The design should reflect the wearer’s character. Every design has different characteristics, and knowing how to evaluate those characteristics by comparing the future bride’s personality can help you choose the best ring design for your relationship, that would suit her and she would love!

Wedding rings can be fashioned from a variety of many different, precious metals. While  yellow gold is the most well-liked choice, white gold and  platinum are also very well-received. If you are interested in a more unique metal, consider  titanium or  tungsten, which are favored for  men’s rings because of their strength and durability.  Multi-tone wedding ring designs are also popular because they mix multiple metals into one  special individual design.

Ponder upon the bride-to-be’s favorite jewelry pieces, particularly her rings, to decide which metals she prefers and usually wears. The next part of designing a wedding ring is to look at the decoration of the ring which is usually the main eye catching ingredient. You may choose a diamond or a natural precious or semi-precious stone. Colourless diamonds are the most stylish choice for engagement rings, but many women wish to express their individuality through unique rings highlighting different colored diamonds, pearls, gemstones, or even classy designer bands with special engraving and without any stones at all.

Every gemstone has unique features that adds to its quality, and if you plan on buying an wedding ring with a stone other than a diamond, be sure to examine the quality indications for that particular type of stone. Another option to add individuality without sacrificing tradition could be to choose a wedding ring with a central diamond alongside smaller gemstones, such as the birthstones of the bride and groom. A mixed-stone ring captures the traditional beauty of diamonds while expressing personal meaning and sentiment through colored gems.

You must also decide on the shape of the centre stone when selecting a wedding ring.

Round stones are the most traditional and popular option, but fancy shapes such as the square princess cut, triangular trillium, and pointed  are also popular and can help create a unique and treasured ring.

Different shapes can be combined to create mixture of  ring designs as well

But make sure to take into consideration the shape of the hand and fingers to select an appreciative and flattering style.

Just as every woman is a unique individual, so is every wedding ring design.

The key to selecting the perfect ring is to consider the favourite of your intended and try to match the ring to her values and personality.

Even if it isn’t a perfect match, your thought and consideration will be valued much further and beyond the simple price of the ring.

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