Wedding Rings that Ring up Savings
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Wedding Rings that Ring Up Savings
Today's budget-minded brides have more choices than ever before when it comes to choosing a romantic and affordable wedding ring.
You've got the engagement ring and you're proudly showing it off, but chances are, you still need to choose the actual wedding rings. If you're careful, this is one area where you can save money without sacrificing style.
First, a little history. The wedding and engagement rings are always worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. This tradition was started when it was thought that the vein from this finger lead straight to the heart. The wedding ring is placed on the finger first so that it is closest to the heart, and then the engagement ring rests on top of it. It is customary to move your engagement ring to the third finger of your right hand just before the wedding ceremony so that your wedding ring can easily be placed on the correct finger during the service. You can move your engagement ring over to your left hand after the ceremony. Now on to the wedding rings...
A wedding ring is a classic symbol of love and devotion, but keep in mind that its size or design is not reflective of your love and devotion to each other. The ring itself is meant to symbolize something beautiful, rare, and precious—like your love for each other. It doesn't have to be expensive, and it doesn't have to be a diamond ring. It simply has to show love and caring and symbolize your hope and desire for a happy future together.
When choosing wedding rings, most brides opt for the same style and metal as their engagement ring. It's important to try the two rings on together to make sure they look good together and sit together properly. Some wedding rings will need to be specially shaped to fit properly with your engagement ring.
There are many styles of wedding rings to choose from. Some are plain gold, some have diamond accents or other precious stones, some are white gold, some are platinum...the list goes on and on. The options are nearly limitless, but here we'll focus on the more common choices for the budget-minded couple.
Gold
Simple gold bands, whether plain or with adornment, are classic, elegant and very affordable.
Silver
Silver bands are the modern equivalent of gold bands, and are also an inexpensive ring choice.
White Gold
If you're fond of white metal, choose white gold over platinum - it will cost only half as much.
Precious Stones
Wedding rings with precious stones are beautiful, unique and affordable alternatives to diamonds...and this type of ring is more than just a passing trend. In fact, much of the Royal Family of England received precious stone engagement rings. The Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Anne and Princess Diana all received sapphire engagements rings and Princess Sarah Ferguson received a ruby engagement ring. Wearing a precious stone wedding ring pays tribute to your unique and refined style.
Sets
If you're still in the "choosing the engagement ring" stage, you'll save if you buy your wedding rings in a set (engagement ring, your wedding ring, groom's wedding ring). If you already have your engagement ring, you may still see a savings if you purchase your wedding rings together.
New Trends
Celtic rings and celtic jewelry are very popular choices for today's couples, and tattooed rings are also gaining in popularity. If you do choose to tattoo, just make sure it's something you can live with for many years to come.
When shopping for your ring, remember to look at clearance wedding rings, too. Just because it's from last season doesn't mean it isn't beautiful, and it could be just what you're looking for. Shopping online jewelers can also save you money, but be sure to use a secure, reputable site with good customer service.
No matter what kind of ring you decide on, be sure it suits your style, since you'll be wearing it everyday as a symbol of you love and devotion. And don't despair if your budget is tight. You can always purchase a simple but meaningful ring now and then put a plan in place to upgrade it for your five year or ten year anniversary.
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