The desire to share yourself with one single person for the rest of your life is wonderful, even more than wonderful, it is joyful and happy at the same time. That is why in all countries the wedding ceremony is celebrated by a large noisy company, the culprits of the feast, of course, are in the spotlight. If you have attended a wedding at least once, then you know that this is a great excuse to have fun, but it seems so only to guests – the newlyweds have a lot of things to do not only at the wedding, but also before and after it. What is just the procedure for choosing rings! Due to some circumstances, many do not know what types of wedding rings exist, so we will start with this question, after which we will smoothly move on to the specifics of choosing jewelry to symbolically consolidate one of the most significant events in the life of a man and a woman.
Engagement ring and wedding rings – what's the difference?
This single difference is where all the complexity lies on the shoulders of a man (after all, it is he who proposes to his soul mate!) – let's figure it out.
A marriage proposal, that very moment of kneeling and the gift of a small velvet box with a cherished ring inside, is not made with wedding rings at all, as many think, but just one – an engagement ring. Traditionally, only a girl wears an engagement ring, she wears it until the time comes to change it to an engagement ring, although in Russia and the former CIS countries it is customary to wear an engagement ring after the wedding, but on the ring finger of her left hand. Engagement rings can also be paired, that is, for both men and women, but in 9 cases out of 10, the proposal is made with one ring, female.
Now a logical question arises: what should be the engagement ring? The answer is simple: traditionally it is white gold (platinum) with a diamond, but not everyone can afford such an option – in Russia, engagement rings made of silver with zirconium are common, they cost very little, virtually everyone can afford to buy such jewelry. The only thing left for a man to do is to go to a jewelry store and purchase it, for this you need:
-
explore the jewelry worn by your significant other;
-
find out the size of the ring finger on her left hand;
-
focusing on the preferences of the future wife to buy a suitable ring.
After that, you can safely book a table in the restaurant and, at the end of the evening, after a wonderful dinner, with a glass of champagne, make your beloved woman happy, because she certainly deserves it.
For the wedding, in turn, they buy wedding rings – both future spouses are already involved in the selection process, relying on their tastes, budget and, of course, traditions. This issue should be dealt with in more detail.
Choosing wedding rings
So, imagine the situation: the girl answered 'Yes!', The next day you immediately went for wedding rings – and now, in a jewelry salon, you are shown dozens of options, and you … do not know what to choose. That is, you do not know at all, all the rings merge into one thing, unintelligible and incomprehensible – this means that you have absolutely no control over the situation, this always happens when you have no idea about the subject of the conversation, or you do not understand the purchased product.
To prevent this from happening, you should study all the nuances of this complex issue in advance, and then go to a jewelry store – this is how you are guaranteed success.
-
Metal. Rings made of red and yellow gold are considered classic, but they look quite simple, especially in the light of recent years, during which the popularity of gold has reached incredible heights. Platinum and all kinds of alloys based on it are not bad options – even if it is expensive, it is nevertheless reliable, status and beautiful. You can do what they did in Russia since ancient times – use silver wedding rings, but jewelers do not advise doing this, and not because of the cheapness of the material. The fact is that silver is very, very soft, no matter how you love this material, you cannot wear it all the time – then the rings are guaranteed to deform and they will have to be carried to the workshop. Therefore, think about traditional gold options – this is the best solution. At the same time, remember that the higher the purity of the metal, the higher its cost, brighter luster and softer structure. High-grade metals bend easily, but 585-grade rings, for example, are distinguished by enviable strength.
-
Design. With the advent of the Internet and the massive mixing of traditions and styles, almost all taboos have disappeared: today you do not need to buy a smooth ring so that, according to legend, life is also smooth, decor, including stones and engraving, are welcome in every possible way. Moreover, today it is not even necessary to pick up paired rings, that is, those that are similar to each other – spouses can have two rings that are completely different from each other. The main rule is: wedding rings should be 100% liked by future newlyweds, because they have to wear these beautiful symbols for the rest of their lives. This means that you should not give in to traditions to the detriment of personal aesthetic preferences: when choosing a ring design, a man should be guided by his own taste, and a girl by hers, then the selected models are guaranteed to delight you in your marriage.
-
Ring width. Wedding rings can be from 2 to 12 millimeters wide – firstly, this allows everyone to choose a model that will look harmonious on the hand, and secondly, the weight of the ring largely depends on the width, which means its cost , which makes it possible to show their worth, or vice versa, to save a little. The ring should be wide enough to balance the length of your fingers. Any bridal salon or jewelry store will help you determine the optimal size by repeatedly trying on different models.
-
Ring profile. A profile is the shape that can be seen by cutting the ring. The traditional option is considered to be a smooth inner part and a rounded outer, but recently, at the peak of popularity, another option has appeared – both on the inside and on the outside, the ring is rounded. The unofficial name of this form is comfort fit, which means 'comfortable fit', as you understand, the name speaks for itself.
Choosing the size of the wedding ring
Since you will be choosing with your spouse, you will not be able to make a mistake with the correct number, but experts still advise to protect yourself a little: come to measure rings only in the morning, as early as possible after waking up, you should not drink a lot of water before going to bed, but in the morning you should limit yourself to a cup of coffee – so your fingers are guaranteed to be swelling-free. After about every 10th ring, you need to raise your hand up for 2-3 minutes, this will also allow you to maintain the natural thickness of the phalanx. Yes, and do not forget that in summer our fingers are somewhat wider than in winter, which means that the option you have chosen should not be end-to-end in any case – it is better that there is a very small gap between the metal and the phalanx.
If you carefully study the points presented and reflect a little over what has been written, comparing the information received with personal beliefs, then be sure that neither you nor your significant other will be confused in a jewelry store. In this case, a happy choice is guaranteed, which means that a joyful wedding is not far off!
In the next article, our experts will tell you how to choose a stylish sweater for both men and women.
Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a purchase guide.
