The perfect ring
30 November -0001
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You will wear them for the rest of your life, and they will represent the most important person in your life. Therefor, it's important to choose them right.
Your wedding rings are a lasting reminder of the joy and promise of your wedding day. You should cherish them for the rest of your life, not to mention, the fact that they can be an expensive piece of your wardrobe. There are a few things you should consider before comitting yourself to the rings.
First of all, it should compliment your Engagement ring. Follow your instincts, after all, it's you who will be wearing the combination for the rest of your life.
The traditional, plain gold band will be fashionable for years to come, but it's not the only option. If it's too plain for you, there are beaded edge, or engraved styles. If you're a very dramatic and outgoing person, go for a diamond cut one, or even a ring with diamonds set into it.
It's also possible to have the ring custom made. Perhaps you share a love of motoring with your husband to be - you could have a car tyre pattern cut into the rings. Let your imagination go wild!
Remember that your new spouse may be having a ring too. It's traditional to choose matching rings, because they will represent unity between the two of you, but if you really can't agree, it's perfectly acceptible to go for different rings, if you so wish.
Metals
Non traditional metals are being used more and more for wedding rings. Whilst these may look beautiful now that they are all the rage, remember that they could go out of fashion, and begin to look dated, so ask yourself if you really want that kind of metal, before you buy. It's also impossible to have metals, such as titanium repaired at a jewellers.
Remember, too that the metals you choose can wear against each other, if you plan to wear both rings on the same finger. You can minimise this by choosing the same metal in the same grade for both rings.
Yellow gold
Yellow gold is the most common choice for wedding rings, and most other jewellery, too, in the UK. Check the hallmark to find out what grade the gold is. Usually 14k, 18k or 24k. Whilst 24k gold is the purest, and the most expensive, remember that it's almost the softest. If you work with your hands, or have a hobby which is hard on your them, consider the less pure metals as they will be less suceptible to damage.
White Gold
White gold is popular at the moment, because it goes well with silver and plaitnum, but is less expensive than plaitnum. It comes in the same grades as Yellow Gold, but many jewellerd don't tell you the purity as it has become a fashion item.
Plaitnum
Plaitnum is the hardest of metals, and the most long lasting. It's also the most expensive. Because it's not mixed with lesser metals, like gold is, it can be good for those with allergies.
Men's rings
It's traditional for only women to wear a wedding ring and many men are torn over the descision to wear one or not.
It's certiainly a source of comfort when your spouse is away, and temptations are high, as well as a symbol to the world of your pride in being a married man. Indeed, these are the very reasons that rings became popular for men, as during World war two, many men were away far awat from their wives for expended periods of time.
If he's unsure, buy him a cheap mens' ring from a fashion store or high street jeweller and allow him to wear it for a few weeks. It will probably feel strange if he's not used to wearing jewellery, but he may find that it begins to feel natural.
If he's afriad of looking efeminate, explain to him that wedding rings can't be confused with womens jewellery - they are just a simple wide band. It's often saif that a ring on a mans finger makes his hands look more strong and manly.
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