Choosing wedding rings that you love and can live with forever can be simple, not stressful. After all, it's the biggest and the most important piece of jewellery that you will be buying for yourself and years from now, they must stand the test of time. Apart from the cute factor, wedding bands must also meet the approval of your boy and fit into your budget - so much work! So take a look at our tips and you'll know exactly what to do.
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Start Your Search Early
Pinterest is your best friend here! Research on types of metals and setting that you would like. You can find scores of styles and designs online which you can show your jeweller too. Celebrity rings are where you should start your search - after all, these bright gems have attained popularity and most seem, amazing! * Check out Shilpa Shetty's knocker - so so chic! Ogle away!
Figure out what you want
Do you want it to match your engagement ring? Or do you want to have matching bands with your spouse? Work out such questions beforehand so you can zero in on exactly what you're looking for before you start shopping.
Metal matters
You might be a big fan of rose gold but your spouse might find it a bit girly. He's already, maybe, fixated in his head to buy white gold. Or worse, my husband hated the diamond so I had to forgo mine. So lots of decisions, lots of compromises!
Set A Budget
This goes without saying but set a budget in your head before you go shopping. Discuss it with your partner. If you have a lesser budget, you can opt for 18K gold and platinum if you have a higher range.
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Don’t be scared to be different
Don't worry if you like white gold while he likes yellow gold. There's no rule that you have to match metals or even styles. Pick wedding bands that reflect each of your style sensibilities and tastes. However, some aspect of the rings (which can be as simple as an inscription) should match.
Get the size right
Most people rarely take their wedding band off. They wear them through summer, winter, exercise, pregnancy—all the times when your fingers swell and contract due to heat, cold, water retention and weight gain. To find the size that will best accommodate all these changes, do your "final fitting" when you are calm and your body temperature is normal
Be Practical
What's the point of buying a pricey, pretty band if it feels uncomfortable on or if you have to remove it often? If you play sports or an instrument, look for a slimmer ring with rounded edges. If you go a lot of manual washing and cleaning, search for a simple, solid metal ring and avoid gemstones that can come loose or carvings, which can trap dirt. If you're super-active, go for platinum, which is extra durable!
Certification is key
Always get certification from your jeweller about the metal or any gemstones that you might have used on the rings. If the ring consists of two or more metals, make sure there's a quality mark for each. You can read about buying diamond rings
here.
Keeping it together
Don't solder your engagement and wedding rings together! You might eventually want to wear your rings on different hands, upgrade one of the rings, or leave one ring at home when you travel.
Know your textures
There are quite a few jewellery terms that help us when looking for the right finish. From matte to wire matte to high polish to sandblast. Here's a friendly look!
Compliment or Complete
Know whether your rings should compliment ( as in, choose a design that adds to the other ring) or complete ( where something magical comes through when you join the rings). Both are amazing ideas! Or if you wanna be safe, pick rings that are alike with a nice engraving.
