A wedding is filled with thousands of decisions to make. But the most important choice – one that is as serious as knowing who you want to spend the rest of your life with – is picking that beautiful, stunning wedding ring.
Women wait for the day they get to finally pick the design, wear it and feel the joy they have only been dreaming about all these years. It’s more than just a sign of your love – it’s the promise of forever.
This decision could perplex you as you want to get it absolutely right. You want to feel the same joy and make your eyes glint in love every single day when you look at it.
Our in-house design experts and solitaire consultants have spent many years with brides, grooms, and mothers of the brides to help them select this choice of a lifetime. They have put their recommendations together for all of you, who are on this journey of eternal love.
Here’s a quick checklist from us:
Make time and shop together.
Don’t club it with the rest of the things you have to do for the wedding, such as trousseau, venue, catering, etc. Wedding rings need special attention, and they need the couple to go together to look at the choices. They may have to go to different stores searching for that unique ring they want to wear. But, it will be worth the time and effort. It is best not to wait too long to buy wedding rings because you don’t want to be pressured into purchasing a ring to save time. Personalised or custom rings may take even longer.
Choosing the right metal and style
Wedding rings are meant to last forever. They are a promise of a happy married life. Therefore, the type of metal and style must be well thought out. The choices are aplenty, with rings available in yellow or rose gold and platinum. You can also choose diamonds or other gemstones like the Marquise brocade diamond ring that holds a special meaning for either of you. Or, you could pick out matching gold bands and have them engraved. Working together on making the right choice of rings is one of the most important things you will do as a couple.
Don’t lose sight of the wearability factor.
While it is exciting to go for an intricate design or a more chunky style, it is not practical as a wedding ring. Wedding rings are worn constantly, or at least during waking hours. And, our daily lives are filled with work, both outside and indoors. Ask yourselves if it is practical to wear a ring that will get in the way of what we do daily? Most likely not. So, buying a comfortable ring that will fit your lifestyle is vital to keep in mind. Also, some designs such as the rising star diamond ring or those with open or claw patterns accumulate dirt, which is a no-no for the busy bees. Practical rings are not necessarily aesthetically unappealing. It is a myth that only elaborate designs are beautiful. Wedding rings that show signs of wear over the next few decades continue to seem attractive because they are imbued with a life of togetherness.
Size is important
Buying wedding rings in person is helpful because you don’t want to go wrong with the size. Unless you try them on, you won’t know how well they fit. Even the slightest difference in ring size can add stress to the days before the wedding. In earlier times, jewellers came home and showed us their stock of rings, and we could take our time trying the rings. That is not practical anymore. The good thing is that we can also shop online if pressed for time or limited by geography. While we may be sure of the size, we still have the option to try them at home and exchange them for the correct size. This is another reason not to put it off till the last minute.
What about quality?
Remember that wedding rings go into the future with you. They are not casual pieces of jewellery that stay in boxes or on the dressing table. They are a constant, gorgeous presence on your finger. Therefore, quality is of the greatest importance. The metal should be pure enough to be good for your skin. Diamonds in the ring must qualify against the 4Cs – cut, clarity, carat weight, and colour. Go to reputed jewellers and be confident that they have covered quality. Always look for the quality mark on the inside of rings.
Don’t lose sight of your budget!
Yes, wedding rings that come in various designs and styles can be tempting. This diamond solitaire may catch your eye quicker than the others with gemstones. You may have to wait a little longer to splurge on those. The wise couple adds the wedding rings to the whole wedding expense and knows precisely how much has been set aside for their rings. Try not to deviate too much from that figure, however tempting it may be. Remember that the wedding is only the precursor to the marriage, and there will be other priorities. It is equally important to remember that wedding rings are not about the money you spend but more about the symbol of unity.
Keeping even a few of the above factors in mind makes for an enjoyable foray into the jewellers. A store that spends time understanding your needs before taking out the trays of rings is also one that will help you make the right choice. Going through the above checklist prepares you better and keeps you grounded even as you are ready to fly on the wings of romance!
