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Choosing a wedding ring
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Often, rings are designed to fit together, side-by-side. Many women like the symmetry of matching bands, with diamonds of the same size and shape, or just the same type of metal.
You may choose a wedding ring other than one designed to match your engagement ring. This creates a unique look that is very popular.
Men have a few simple choices. He can select ring thickness, choose between platinum, 18k gold or titanium, a wedding ring set with diamonds or one with a unique design. Some couples choose matching men's and women's wedding rings.
How to choose the perfect wedding ring
Your wedding ring is going to endure for a very long time, so it's important to choose something you love, and a design that preferably won't date over time. Whether you choose a plain gold, platinum or diamond-set band, you'll be wearing it every day, so you want something that's a pleasure to own and look at.
Your wedding band should reflect your taste, your personality and your style.
Yellow gold traditionally represents the warmth and love of marriage. You can choose from 9K, 14K or 18K gold. The more karats, the deeper the color, but the softer the metal.
These days the purity and strength of platinum makes it equally appealing. Platinum also coordinates beautifully with the platinum settings found in many current engagement ring mountings, so it's the perfect choice if you want a contemporary look.
Apart from a wristwatch, a wedding band is often the only piece of jewelry many men wear, so the choice of ring is important. As a way to express his love and commitment, he may opt for a matching band in a different width, or he may choose to wear a wedding band in a different metal altogether. Just remember, you'll both be wearing your rings for a long time, so choose something you like and a band that suits your hand.
Do you like the simple elegance of a flat wedding band with squared edges, or does the traditional rounded band suit your style? You may like the look of a patterned or textured wedding ring, or a two-tone band. You can also choose to have a highly polished band of gold surrounded by brushed metal.
The possibilities are endless, so it's best to explore as many different styles as possible. The web jewelers we've selected on this page offer you a fantastic range of wedding rings to select from.
Titanium wedding bands have become very popular with a lot of men because of titanium's durability and resistance to damage. If your man works in an industry where he's involved in manual labor, titanium is the perfect choice. For more information about titanium, read our page on titanium engagement rings.
The basic rule to remember when choosing the size of your wedding ring is that smaller rings suit smaller hands, while larger or big-boned hands suit larger settings. Generally speaking, the wider the band, the longer the fingers should be.
Choose your wedding rings wisely and you'll have a symbol of your enduring love that you will both cherish forever and a beautiful daily reminder of your wedding vows.
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