Monday, March 31, 2008

Design Engagement Rings for your Wedding

Did you know you can save a lot on your wedding ring expenses when you design engagement rings for yourself. Fashion conscious brides who can't afford to buy an engagement ring designed by a designer could try to design their wedding or engagement ring. You can search for excellent designs online and start designing your own engagement ring right now. Here's a video of a women wearing a designer engagement ring.


Saturday, March 29, 2008

Unique Engagement or Wedding Ring

One of the most important decisions made by a couple planning to get married is that of the wedding ring or the engagement ring and to choose an unique engagement ring it’s a big task; this is a special part of the marriage process and should have great meaning. The rings are an indication of shared love and should show this; everyone has a ring that is made purely for them and as soon as you see it you will realize this. For something this important a couple should find a specialist jeweler for their wedding rings; if possible avoid one of the jewelers chains situated in shopping malls everywhere as it is unlikely anything unique will be found there.

Your local mall jeweler may not stock a variety of metals, styles and finishes; you would be better off spending time at jewelers that will be able to provide what you are looking for. Using a specialist should also make it easier when you are trying to find a ring that works well with the engagement ring so the two do not conflict.

The wedding ring should be attractive, but by the standards of the engagement ring – understated; try to find a jeweler that stocks both types of ring, especially those that are designed to go together. Try on different wedding bands and sit them next to the designer engagement ring to see how they look together.

Fashions in rings come and go but the traditional metals including: Silver, White Gold, Yellow Gold and Titanium; recently however, platinum has become the metal of choice because of its durability. Of the two partners, it is the man who will appreciate a platinum ring's durability more. It is important the ring looks good for many years; men are the people most likely to have a manual position, and also the most likely of the couple to damage them!

Ensuring the wedding rings fit perfectly is essential; this should be carried out by the jeweler to ensure there are no mistakes. It is just as important to ensure the rings are not so loose that there is a chance they will be lost.

It is important that you allow the jeweler enough time to complete your ring order by your wedding day; be sure that you go looking for your rings a few months before your wedding so they will be ready for your big day. Choosing wedding bands you will both like and that match the engagement ring may take some time; allow for this as it is not uncommon for couples to choose in haste and then regret their decision later.

Wedding rings represent the love two people have for one another; this is why it makes sense to choose something you will both enjoy wearing