Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Wedding Ring

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Marriage is a red letter day in one’s life .One wants nothing but the best during the grand occasion .One wants everything to be perfect right from the wedding ring to the photography.

A wedding ring enjoys an esteemed place in any marriage. .It has a special place not only in the ceremony but also in the lives of the couple. It is a symbol of sublime and eternal love .It indicates the binding of two hearts and the new life that follows. It reminds a couple of the joy of being each others soul mate.

Wedding ring or band is worn on the fourth finger of the left or the right hand.

As a thumb rule wedding rings should cost a month’s salary of a person, but these days they have become a lavish affair .Wedding rings are a matter of prestige. Everybody wants to give an exquisite and expensive first gift to their spouse. For a man it signifies that he is capable to take care of his partner and support a family.

Moreover you don’t want to look like a miser on your wedding day by gifting some cheap stuff to your soul mate.Traditional wedding rings are a simple gold band. Men’s rings are wider and sturdier than their female counterpart. .Shopping for the wedding ring is not an easy job. It needs a lot of understanding and knowledge about the metal gems, styles ,trends etc. Shop for the ring with your would be spouse so that you choose a ring which is liked by both the partners.

Don’t be overwhelmed by a single design. Choose among a myriad of patterns and style. Simple classy look will stand the test of time.Always go in for a trusted jeweler. Get an authentication certificate .Don’t shy away from a discount offer. .So also get an insurance if possible. Choose a ring which fits well and the size could be increased or decreased over a period of time without damaging the ring.

Wedding rings come in a variety of metals such as gold, silver, platinum steel, titanium, white gold etc. Titanium rings are hypo allergic and strong. Platinum ones are rare and expensive. A steel ring is easy on the wallet as well as strong.

Rings studded with a variety of precious and semi precious stones can enhance the beauty .The gems can be anything from diamond, emerald, sapphire ,topaz, amethyst, ruby etc. Know your gem well before shelling out the bucks.Pearl embellished rings could also be a good and cheap option.However the favorite remains diamond .They can be intimidating. You can choose loose ones or those which are already set in the metal. The inside of the ring should be inscribed with some logo of authenticity.

A few things should be kept in mind before buying the precious carbon. .The four C’s are important to note that is carat, color, clarity and cut.Any diamond over one carat should come with some form of documentation.Flawless and perfect diamonds are a rare thing but you can always get authentic ones. Natural as well as ultra violet light allows you to see the imperfections .Laser and heat treatment impart color to diamond but at the same time they weaken it and make it brittle. A GIA certificate will tell a diamond has not been tampered with and is natural.

Don’t lose heart if you want a colored and strong diamond. Recently scientists have discovered a novel way of imparting different hues such as blue, pink, yellow ,grey ,red etc to the precious mineral, without losing its strength.The cut also needs to be taken care of .You can get rings in all types of cut from round ,marquise princess, emerald etc. If you are active with hands don’t choose pointed edged or one which sticks out too much. It might get caught in clothing and make you uncomfortable.

If you can’t afford diamond consider moissanite. The artificially created mineral has the sparkle exactly like diamond but costs less.Design your own wedding ring if you are creative and innovative. Get some message engraved on the inside of the ring which will keep the spark going in your married life.Your wedding ring needs to have elegant style charm, craftsmanship and value. It symbolizes the lasting nature of relationships.

So, go ahead and buy an intricate and stylish ring for your better half. All the best!

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