Design a Wedding Ring, But Choose the Right Designer

By Geraldine Dimarco

Young couples who plan to marry should spend some quality time when it comes to choosing their wedding rings, or the designer who they will select to design a wedding ring for them. This is something a couple will do alone as it should be a special time. Quality jewelers are not always easy to find and those that specialize in wedding rings are even harder. Many people, however, make the mistake of going to a jewelry store in a mall.

If you are lucky you might find enough variety but these stores often only carry a small selection of rings, and are unlikely to have someone who can competently design a wedding ring for you. It is in your best interest to find a jeweler that specializes so you will have enough styles and materials to choose from. Of course it should go without saying that the wedding ring you choose must complement the engagement ring that your partner is wearing.

Often, wedding rings chosen by the couple are more beautiful than the engagement ring, and this should not happen; some rings have been made to complement each other and these should be the type you seek. If this is not possible you will need to try on as many wedding bands as you can to see how they look when positioned next to the engagement ring.

The most commonly sought after metals for rings are White Gold, Platinum, Titanium, Yellow Gold and Rose Gold, although increasing numbers of couples are choosing the longer lasting platinum over the white gold or titanium options. Obviously, if you're after a yellor or rose colored ring, you'll opt for yellow gold or rose gold, though.

To ensure both wedding rings fit on the wedding day, it will be necessary to have both of them re-sized correctly. This means you will need to have them professionally adjusted and not rely on a guess. You want to be sure the ring will fit correctly; this will prevent it from being too tight or too loose and slipping off.

The jeweler should be given plenty of time to complete this task because there may be others he is adjusting rings for. Make certain that you give plenty of time before your wedding day for both choosing and for adjustments to be made. Choosing wedding bands you will both like and that match the engagement ring may take some time. Allow for this as it is not uncommon for couples to choose in haste and then regret their decision later.

There isn't a stronger symbol of two people's love than the wedding ring. Perhaps this is why they are used in so many cultures around the world.

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