Love is Blind.
Now everything that meets my eyes is colorful, nothing’s black or white.
It’s either DO or DIE for us.
He loves me…He loves me not…
She loves me…She loves me not…
(The all-time famous rose petal-picking game. You remember the stuff from movies, right?)
Well, each of these phrases fits perfectly into my bestie’s cinematic love story. But guess what? At last, the commotion is over and all of us can’t stop laughing out loud, aahhhaaa!!! And the reason is so obvious. My bestie is finally about to register in the #marriedforlife club.
As her Maid of Honor, it’s my civil duty to sort out the messed-up wedding shopping list of our bride-to-be. As if choosing a wedding dress, matching accessories and bridal jewelry were an easy job, the girl is adamant about buying a wedding ring that’s a real showstopper. Thankfully, I know how to handle this critical task without overlooking the rest of the important things in the chaos.
If you are in my shoes, what an overwhelming situation it is, IKR. But fret not, I have a scheme for all of my anxious buddies that have gathered here. Scroll down till the end to get a rapid rundown on popular wedding ring styles and settings. Wait for some brief tips on picking your ideal wedding souvenir. Is it already relieving your restlessness?
Wedding Ring: An Eternal Tale of Loyalty
Nobody here is new to the wedding ring club, right? But for the sake of curious minds, here’s my lightning review. A wedding ring uniquely (not necessarily in design but in symbolism) calls for a lifelong partnership between two individuals. It’s an illustrative way of saying that your heart is now tied to your beloved’s forever.
A wedding ring is not legal but a ceremonial process of officiating a marital bond. It screams out to the world that you and your spouse have been taken and there’s no room for discussion. Digging deeper into the significance, a wedding ring represents a circle of endless fidelity and understandability in matrimony.
Rewinding Wedding Token Diaries
Let’s revisit olden times and repaint the origins of a wedding ring. The custom of wearing wedding rings dates back to the ancient Egyptian era. The men then were ahead of their time and valued future commitment & everlasting love above everything else.
All thanks to them, several cultures worldwide still wear wedding rings on the ring finger of the left hand. You know the reason why, right? Well, it is believed that a vein “of love” (vena amoris) from the ring finger reaches our heart. The ancient Romans and Greeks made the affair opulent by incorporating precious gems and gold into a wedding ring. The rest is history.
Popular Wedding Ring Styles
The love sentiments are all the same for everyone but the manner they are portrayed makes the whole difference. If you think a wedding ring is just a sleek metal band, then you’re in for a disappointment my friend. Here’s a lowdown on wedding ring styles you might have never heard of but won’t stop admiring now.
Plain Metal Bands
Modern couples are so skeptical about classic plain metal bands. Ask your parents or grandparents about the same and they will tell you all the pros and no cons. I’m totally with them on this. Plain metal bands are the most versatile and convenient wedding ring on the list. So, if you are into minimalism, these wedding tokens are all green flags.
Eternity Rings
An array of gemstones sitting next to each other on a metal cast is nothing less than a wonderment. You may find these lovesick & faithful beauties (eternity rings) in a variety of gemstone types, shapes and metals. While diamonds, sapphires, rubies and other colored gemstones can take away your breath, round-cut, emerald-cut and uneven shapes add other-worldly charm to the entire ensemble.
And guess what, eternity rings are no longer a full circle, half and three-fourth designs are buzzworthy enough. They are comparatively low in budget and are more comfortable to wear than their full-circle equivalents.
Braided/Infinity/Twisted Bands
Are plain metal bands just “so-so” for you? Grab two metal strings and twist or braid them to make a twisted ring or a braided band. Infinity symbols are also woven into metals to make your love emblem as beautiful and as memorable as a picture. Such rings add an instant touch of glamor and sophistication to simple metal bands. That’s why you can’t miss them.
Open-End Rings
They say perpetual love is figured best as a never-ending circle, but I believe, love is nothing but a vibe. Do vibes have a definite shape? Not in my world, at least. So, why cling to full-circle rings when open-end baubles can still make your betrothed’s heart flutter with excitement?
A typical open-end ring may have a gemstone at the dead ends or may feature a pave set band. Well, both settings are quite unconventional for any modern bride to lose her heart to. Open-end rings are not only sassy but they also leave space for your engagement ring’s centerstone to fit, in case stacking is on your checklist.
Engraved Rings
Love is fragile but you can treasure it forever by engraving it on precious metals. That’s why couples these days prefer to inscribe their names, initials, wedding date, love messages, etc. on their wedding rings. Fingerprint patterns and meaningful symbols also find their place in custom-made engraved rings, making them pleasurable and memorable wear.
Contoured or Curved Bands
If you are done with regular tacky circular shapes, irregular molds are a new trend. Contoured rings are mostly a part of a wedding ring set. Such rings form a stunningly breathtaking combo with solitaires, giving a whole new sparkling makeover to your engagement ring. Alternatively, you can sport contoured rings separately as a dashing fashion jewelry accessory with a striking curved look.
Popular Wedding Ring Settings
Alright! So that was all about the wedding ring styles, but we can’t rule out the ring settings here. You might have been ignoring them altogether until now but now’s the time for a quick overview.
Prong Setting
Want a whole 360-degree view of your wedding ring gemstone assembly? Pick a prong setting with just a few metal claws to get a good hold of every gemstone in the frame. While lesser claws will give more insight into the bling, more prongs will promise better security. With such an impressive setting, your gemstones are bound to reflect more light and shine brightly, just like your love.
Bezel Setting
Regarded as one of the most functional ring settings, gemstones wrapped in a bezel set will give you a secure feel. Such rings are characterized by a metal rim enclosing the gemstones from all angles except the topmost facet. However, the half-bezel setting exposes the sides so you get a better view of the gemstone. It also means bezel rings are ideal for active lifestyles but less on brilliance.
Channel Setting
There’s another sleek approach to keep your little fancy gemstones in check – go for a channel setting. Such a ring setting features a string of gems fixed in a row of metal. So, yes, this setting is also going to keep your wedding beauties safe and sound.
This setting is especially popular in engagement rings with ornate shanks. You must have spotted such rings a lot even if you didn’t know what they were called. But take note of this, ring resizing might be a challenging task with a channel set ring.
Pave or Bead Setting
An extravagant blast of glitter is what you can expect from a pave ring setting. Here, you’ll find a continuous trail of dainty diamonds packed in extreme proximity on a metal band. The effect is so glistening that your SO won’t be taking his eyes off the glint. The eye-blinding brilliance is all due to micro metal beads that keep the stones in place while being almost invisible.
Bar Setting
Bar setting is all about splitting the gemstones with vertically set metal bars while leaving the other two sides unfenced. So, you can say this setting gives a grand look at the gemstones while keeping them guarded. This way, your wedding sparkler gets more gleam and fame from the spectators. But once again, ring resizing can be a difficult job in this case as well.
Flush Setting
How about drilling holes into the metal and flushing the gemstones inside? Sounds crazy? Well, it’s normal with a flush ring setting. It buries the stone entirely in the depths of the metal with only the top popping out.
The setting is praised by both men and women for being highly immune to chipping and accidental blows. Anyway, if strong twinkling highlights are what you seek from your wedding band, leave this practical ring setting for prongs.
Wedding Badges from GemsNY
I know you are jumpy to kickstart the journey but dying to purchase your pretty “ring” thing. It’s one of the most interesting but of course, expensive stuff, right?. But here’s your chance to grab the best deals at the best prices.
I’ve handpicked a few enchanting wedding rings for men and women from GemsNY’s wedding ring collection. I’m pretty sure each of these rings will leave your soulmate in awe.
Rose Gold Plain Women’s Wedding Band: With its perfectly polished edges and smooth metal finish, this rose gold plain wedding band is an ideal pick for a girl who dares to sport a bold and classy ring. Rosy as rose and pretty as YOU!!!
White Metal Plain Women’s Wedding Band: Bulging edges and shiny white metal body make this sleek wedding band a remarkable hit among women who love all-white. Stick to affordable white gold or a bit pricey platinum, the choice is yours.
Half-Eternity Diamond & Yellow Sapphire Women’s Wedding Ring: Take a look at the string of round-cut bright yellow sapphires and brilliant diamonds across half of the metal band. The prong setting gives a deep insight into the exquisite wedding token and I bet you won’t stop swooning over it.
Half-Eternity Diamond & Blue Sapphire Women’s Wedding Ring: Are you from “The more the sparkle, the better the impact” fam? Check out this prong set white metal ring, all decked with rows of round-cut blue sapphire and diamond checkerboard.
Three Fourth Eternity Diamond & Emerald Women’s Wedding Ring: Take a fresh breath of spectacle with this stunning line-up of greens and whites. Look how gracefully emerald-cut emeralds and diamonds take turns to adorn this white metal band in a prong setting. A mind-blowing and heart-fluttering sight, isn’t it?
Three Fourth Eternity Diamond & Pink Sapphire Women’s Wedding Ring: This oval cut bezel set pink sapphire and diamond ring took my heart away at first sight. The unconventional yet elegant appeal of this ring doesn’t require a magnifying glass to admire its beauty.
Ruby Women’s Wedding Ring: Red rubies exude limitless romance and passion. For that sake, I’m introducing you to this picturesque display of round-cut prong set rubies in white metal. Don’t you think it can stir the emotions of love in any heart?
Half-Eternity Diamond Wedding Ring: Colorless diamonds and yellow gold when put together make a classic ring that is as timeless as the time itself. So, don’t think twice before making a lifelong commitment with this square-cut prong set half diamond eternity ring.
Yellow Gold Designer Men’s Wedding Band: This yellow gold brick pattern-inspired men’s wedding ring is worth making a lifetime investment. Place an order with GemsNY and give your man the privilege to stand out in the crowd.
White Metal Plain Men’s Wedding Band: Minimalism is at its peak with this daring and dashing white metal men’s wedding ring, promising a ceaseless attraction. Are you ready for a robust, action-packed look that’s loaded with the shining glam of platinum or white gold?
Tips on Choosing An Ideal Wedding Keepsake
I guess a wedding ring is not just an accessory, it’s an emotion you wear close to your heart 24/7. Talking about emotions, you must listen to your heart and of course, what I say. Check out the short guide below on picking an ideal wedding ring.
Budget Consideration
You can’t go wedding ring shopping without putting aside your savings for the same. Unless you care the least about spending, estimating a budget will help you overcome all the “ifs and buts” related to the price tag.
Ease of Wearing
When it comes to buying a wedding ring, you know better what suits your routine, personality and preference. In my opinion, you shouldn’t break the bank on something that’s just flashy but uncomfortable to wear. Since you are going to wear it daily, buy your wedding ring while keeping your lifestyle in mind.
Gemstone Durability
Buying a gemstone wedding ring? Better be assured of the durability of the stone. It will help you take good care of your wedding emblem and maintain its shine for years to come. The gemstones that rate high (8 & above) on the 10-point Mohs hardness scale are a good catch. Those below 8, not to mention, require special attention.
Metal Suitability
Make sure to get your skin tested for certain metal reactions. My skin is not in harmony with nickel, so can be yours. Certain metal alloys may cause discomfort and skin allergies, such as inflammation, rashes, itching, etc. Don’t end up taking the pledge with the wrong ring or it will be a headache rather than a memory.
Stackable or Not?
Your wedding ring has a close tie with your engagement bling. This is why most couples nowadays also go for a wedding ring set consisting of complementing engagement and wedding rings.
Such rings are often stacked, with the wedding band coming first followed by the engagement ring. So, rather than buying both individually, you can find your “made-in-heaven” match in a wedding ring set combo. No worries if that’s not the case, you can still buy both separately and wear them as you wish.
Wrap Up with Warm Love
Found your One-and-Only? I hope you didn’t take the matter as far as buying a wedding ring already. Relax man, first, you need a reciprocation signal from your sweetheart before asking her hand in marriage. Let’s begin the journey of conquering your lover’s heart with a promise ring.
If she is already all over your mind, it’s high time to confess your boundless love with a proposal ring. Is it a “YES”? Then what are you waiting for? Pick your one-of-a-kind engagement ring and wedding ring from GemsNY.
Believe it or not, free engravings of up to 25 characters are the biggest highlight. Moreover, each ring setting allows adjusting band width or ring size, stone types and metals. Now, that’s the key to unlocking your ultimate love token. Do you have a personalized wedding ring on your wishlist? You can get it made personally with GemsNY’s custom jewelry services. Let’s hoot for a WOW!!!
FAQs
Q1. On which finger should I wear my wedding ring?
Ans. Most cultures prefer wearing it on the ring finger of the left hand while several others go for the right hand.
Q2. What should be the style of my wedding ring?
Ans. That’s all up to you to decide from plain bands, eternity rings, curved rings, twisted rings, engraved rings, etc.
Q3. Can I get my wedding ring custom-made?
Ans. For sure, all you need to do is share the design and place the order for your bespoke wedding ring with GemsNY.
Q4. Which gemstones should I prefer for my wedding ring?
Ans. Make the decision yourself – color preference, durability and budget will be the major deciding factors.
Q5. Which metal should I prefer for my wedding ring?
Ans. Make the decision yourself. This time, color preference, budget and skin suitability will be the major deciding factors.
