Selecting
wedding rings for your wedding is a fun and important activity. There are so
many options on offer - diamond
wedding rings, antique and vintage rings, platinum rings and wedding ring
set. And if you are looking for something different, a unique wedding ring will
not be easy to find. Here are some tips on how you can find a unique ring just
for your loved one.
Many
people think that the best wedding ring is a diamond ring, with big gem.
Surely, this is classic and will never go out of fashion, but a diamond wedding
ring will cost you a small fortune, especially if you buy it on credit and
going to pay for it months after your wedding.
The
first advice is that you should shop for wedding rings as a couple. This way
each of you can find the ring that they like. If you are going to wear your
ring all the time, consider practical matters. The material should be durable,
and the design should be universal - something that will complement most of
your cloth.
Get your
diamond first
When
most people think about buying a wedding ring, they picture going to the
jeweler and ordering a ring that is already made. However, you can actually buy
your diamond separately, and have it mounted later. What are the advantages?
First is the cost, a loose diamond will cost you much less than the one already
in the ring.
Second,
you will find great variety of loose diamonds in
different shapes. The shape of your diamond should complement the shape of your
fiancée hands. While most popular shapes are round and princess, you can also
find oval, heart and marquise shaped diamonds. For example, if her fingers are
long and narrow an oval shaped diamond will be better than the round one. This
will help you to create a unique ring.
Consider
unique color diamonds
What
can make your ring completely unique is the color of the diamond. Most diamonds
are clear, but did you know that you can get them in other colors? Pink and
blue diamonds are very beautiful but rare, yellow diamonds are the most popular
of colored diamonds.
Most
colored diamonds on the market are artificial treated to give them color.
Especially the ones with intense color. There is nothing wrong with this
technique, but don't the jewelers make you believe that this is the natural
color of your diamond. Naturally colored diamonds are very, very rare and they
cost much more than the clear ones.
Unique
wedding ring materials
After
you found your diamond, another consideration is the metal. The most popular
choice is yellow gold, but you can also get rings made of white gold, platinum
or titanium. Traditional yellow gold is not terribly unique, and also gold is a
soft material. Especially if you go for high quality 22 or 24 carat gold, it
will get scratched with everyday wear.
Platinum
wedding rings are more expensive, but they are much more durable material. The
white metal ring would go with most outfits, which is important for a ring that
you wear every day. Also, if you want a modern looking, not vintage ring, then
you should definitely go with platinum. Titanium ring is also an alternative,
titanium is durable and costs much less than platinum.
To
find yourself a truly unique wedding
ring, you will have to shop around and possibly get your diamond first and
have your ring custom made. Look at what styles are there; see what you like
the most, then it would be easy to select the perfect wedding ring for you.
