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With This Ring...
The Wedding Bands |
Wedding rings are
the most common symbol of marriage today. They are seen as an announcement to
the world of a man and a woman’s lifelong commitment to each other.
Though it has been
traditional for women to wear wedding rings, it is only since World War II that
it has been considered fashionable for men to wear them. During the war, men
began to wear wedding bands as a symbol of their love and devotion for the wife
that they left at home. Now that sounds romantic... At the end of the war, the
fashion continued. Though not all men choose to wear a wedding ring on a daily
basis, almost all wedding ceremonies held in North America today are double ring
ceremonies (one for her and one for him).
What should I consider when
purchasing wedding rings?
When it is time to
choose the wedding bands there is only one real factor to consider: personal
style. Remember that this is a piece of jewellery that each partner will be
wearing for the rest of his or her life. It is important that each person be
comfortable with the final choice.
Traditionally a
wedding band is a simple band made of the same material as the engagement
ring. Today many engagement rings come with a matching wedding band, which helps
when it is time to choose bands. It is also very common for brides and grooms to
select matching wedding bands with the bride’s band being a smaller version of
the groom’s.
What are my options?
Today there are many
different options to choose from when selecting your wedding bands. Wedding
bands come in a variety of metals. White and yellow gold are still two of the
most popular materials but you can also choose silver, platinum or more recently
titanium. Once you have selected the material your wedding band will be made you
can get down to the real decisions. How thick would you like your wedding band
to be? Do you prefer a plain band or would you like something with a design on
it? Perhaps you would like a Celtic band? Or an Irish band? Or an antique
band? You must also decide on the type of finish that you would like your ring
to have: high polish, Milgrain or satin finish. Have fun looking at all the
styles available and make it an enjoyable decision.
Where do I start?
When the time comes
to make the all important wedding band decision, your best bet would be to visit
your selected jeweller together. You and your fiancée will be able to view the
wide range of options available to you. A professional jeweller will be able to
help you select the wedding band that best suits your lifestyle and personal
taste.
In the end, it’s not
the wedding band itself that is important. What is important in what that
wedding band represents: your love and devotion to each other. |
