Wedding Bands and Wedding Rings
History of Wedding Bands and Wedding Rings:
A wedding band
is the most symbolic piece of bridal jewelry most people
wear. It represents the union of two people, joined
by the ring finger. Romantics claim that the ring finger
has an artery that leads straight to the heart. This
is how the ring finger became endowed with the important
duty of wearing wedding
rings. Once married, most people seldom take off
their wedding rings, which also symbolize their faithfulness
for each other. And the plain traditional half dome
band continues to be the most popular style in the midst
of bridal jewelry because it captures the essence of
love in its purest form.
The tradition of a man proposing with a gold ring dates as far back as 860 AD, when Pope
Nicholas I stated that a man should give his bride a gold ring to show his personal
financial sacrifice for her hand in marriage. This tradition has lasted until today, except
marketers have stated a requirement of two months' salary, including the diamond! Other
people thought that wedding rings and bridal jewelry ward off evil spirits and bring good luck. Non-romantics would probably argue that the band and other bridal jewelry were invented to tag married women. (Men did not start wearing bands until early 1900s.)
With new technology in manufacturing wedding rings, there are more styles than ever.
Finding the perfect ring and bridal jewelry for you may be harder than you think.
Types of Wedding Rings:
Traditional Half Round Wedding Bands
These bands are plain and classic in design. They are available in 14k and
18k yellow or
white gold and platinum. A new process called comfort fit makes the inside of the rings
slightly round, which makes the rings more comfortable for wear.
Two Tone Rings
A two tone wedding ring combines yellow and white gold, or yellow and rose gold for a unique, artistic look. Since gold comes in a number of assorted hues, there are many combinations of multiple colored designs available for those who fancy colorful jewelry.
Designer Bands
A designer band usually has a more ornate look and they come in a variety of different finishes, such as brushed, matte, polished, and Florentine. For those who enjoys more decorative looks, designer bands may be the best choice.
Titanium Bands
Titanium is increasing in popularity because this affordable metal is extremely light and
durable. Wearing bands made from titanium is extra comfortable due to its weightless feel, so people who are not used to wearing jewelry may find this a good alternative to gold or
platinum. One downside is that they cannot be re-sized.
Diamond Rings
Diamond wedding rings are among the highest class of wedding jewelry for those who crave the best and most expensive jewelry. The ring and the band can be purchased separately or as a matching set with an engagement ring.
Platinum Bands
Platinum bands usually comes with a polished, mirror finish to accentuate the
material's best qualities. You can easily find platinum diamond rings, platinum diamond wedding bands online for discount, wholesale prices. It's a better option for people who prefers white gold because,
unlike white gold, platinum doesn't need to be re-rhodiumed twice a year to maintain it's
brightness. However, those who wishes to indulge in the luxury of platinum bands will have
to be prepared to yield much from their wallets, as it is currently the priciest among all
precious metals in jewelry making.
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