Choosing the Perfect Wedding Ring
Traditionally, a wedding band was worn on the ring finger of the
left hand because it was believed that the vein in that finger
went straight to the heart. A wedding ring is a piece of jewelry
which will be worn everyday of your life to signify your love
and fidelity to your significant other. That being said, you
want to ensure you choose the perfect ring, which can be
difficult for someone who is inexperienced in this area. Luckily
we can help you through the steps of finding the perfect wedding
ring for the special person in your life.
The first thing to consider is the kind of metal you want for
your wedding rings. Most wedding rings are found in yellow gold,
white gold or platinum. These forms of metal vary in price and
most likely this decision will be quite easy since most women
already know what kind of ring they want.
The next step is choosing the stone for the ring. You will need
to decide which kind of stone you want as well as the shape of
the stone. Diamonds are still the most popular choice when it
comes to stones for wedding rings however colored stones such as
emeralds, rubies and sapphires are becoming more and more
popular.
The last step is to find a reputable jeweler who you will be
comfortable purchasing such an expensive piece of jewelry from.
Perhaps it is best to use a jeweler who one of your friends or
family members have already used and would recommend for you
because of such great results.
If you are like most couples who are marrying, you will likely
choose a diamond wedding ring. If you are doing so, you may want
to keep the four C’s in mind while doing so. The four C’s are
the diamond’s color, cut, clarity and carat weight.
- Color – Diamonds are available in number of
colors and shades including white, yellow, green, blue and pink.
The color range starts at D and moves through the alphabet
towards Z. The scale moves from white to yellow as it makes its
way through the alphabet. - Cut – The cut of the diamond is what gives the
diamond personality. Diamonds which are cut well will be bright
and sparkly, however diamonds that are cut poorly may end up
looking dull and boring. Choosing and making sure the cut is
perfect is a crucial step in the overall outcome of your wedding
ring. - Clarity – An inclusion in a diamond is an
imperfection inside the stone which will greatly affect the
overall worth of the ring. The size, color and position of the
inclusions in your ring affect the clarity of the diamond. You
want to ensure the diamond has good clarity. - Carat Weight – A carat is divided into 100 equal
parts (also known as points). Therefore a one carat diamond
equals 100 points; half carat equals 50 and so on. When the
diamonds are loose (before they are mounted on the ring), the
weight is easy to determine, however, after the diamond has been
mounted only a gemologist can determine the weight of the
diamond(s).
Take your time when choosing a wedding ring for yourself or for
your significant other. A wedding ring is a sign of your
everlasting love to one another and is something that will be
cherished for the rest of your lives.
