Showing posts with label rings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rings. Show all posts

8/18/2012

Cheap Wedding Rings

You started your wedding preparations, and the first things on the list are the wedding rings. Where do you find cheap wedding rings? Here are some ideas that may be useful when trying to reduce the costs.


First you need to cross off from the list designer wedding rings; you want to pay for the quality not the label. If you fall in love with a designer-styled ring from a catalog or magazine, inquire if a jeweler can duplicate the look for less

The independent jewellers are much more likely to give you a discount if you ask, so don’t be afraid to try your hand at negotiation, especially if you’re buying all your rings at once. Engraving names, sentiments and the wedding date on the inside of the ring is standard procedure but if costly, don’t be afraid to break from tradition or lower the cost by engraving initials instead of names. It can’t hurt to ask if the engraving might be included should you purchase a set from the jeweler. The worst you’ll receive is a resounding “no.”

Having a fancy design is becoming more and more popular. It’s a great way to be individual but it sometimes comes with a cost. The simpler the ring model, the lower the cost of the manual work. Regardless of fashion simple models are also most versatile. Keep in mind the basis weight. Besides the manual work, the price of any jewelry is given by its weight. Massive models have higher grammage, therefore choose lighter models.

Some people wait for the sales and buy wedding rings then. By doing this you can buy wedding rings that are any size and have them changed size at a later time nearer the wedding, this way if the bride is on a diet (as most of them are before their weddings!) you can have the ring sized and made for the right size because you can loose weight off your fingers too! By doing this it enables you to buy wedding rings from almost anywhere at this enables you to be able to save money. Another way to save money is to buy a wedding ring from an auction site where you can find some real bargains.

If you have been lucky enough to inherit a family member’s wedding ring then use that as you will be honoring their memory as well as adding all the love they had in their marriage to yours. An old family jewelry can make a wonderful wedding ring.

For really cheap rings, titanium, palladium and zirconium wedding rings are the way to go. After all, it’s not the metal that counts – it’s what the ring symbolises. These rings are ultra light, very hard wearing and come in hundreds of different designs, making them another perfect solution for those on a low budget.

If your financial situation changes in the future then you can exchange your wedding ring for a classier more expensive one. It is believed by some that if you lose your wedding ring it has to be replaced as soon as possible as it is bad luck not to wear it. If you replace your wedding ring then it is best to have the ring blessed or your vows retaken so that the new ring will become part of the link between you both.

8/16/2012

10 Useful Tips for Wedding Rings

A wedding ring is a metal ring indicating the wearer is married. After the religious ceremony, the ring is worn on the hand it had been placed on during the ceremony. By wearing rings on the fourth finger of their left hands, a married couple symbolically declares their eternal love for each other.


You probably have a familiar picture of two chained wedding rings present especially on wedding invitations. The wedding ring is the symbol of marriage, a union for life, so make sure you’ve made the right decision following these 10 useful tips:

First of all, remember that you will wear your wedding rings your entire life, so make sure you’ll choose a model that will last over the years without getting out of fashion. Choose wisely, you know what they say: less is more.

The chosen model must be comfortable. You can go to try it on in the afternoon or in the evening, when the fingers are a little bulky due to water retention.

Among your accessories the wedding ring is the one that you will wear all the time, so be sure it won’t grasp or scratch. Choose a well polished model.

Because most men are not accustomed to wearing rings, the model should not be massive. A thick ring will disrupt him and he might not wear it. Try to find a model that is comfortable on him and that he enjoys wearing.

Know the exact size for each of you. They must come perfectly, neither too tight nor too loose or you might end up loosing your wedding rings.

Choose the color depending on the metal of other jewelry. A little coordination won’t hurt. For instance if you’re wearing mostly gold than the wedding rings must be made out of gold, of course. This metal is great because it comes in different colors. White gold is very popular these days with the brides and the rings will match all of your other jewelry

Try out even the models that didn’t draw your attention at first. Just so you will realize if it’s an appropriate model. My advice is to try everything on, the wedding rings might look different on you and you might change your mind about them.

Because they are worn daily, wedding rings made out of 14 K gold are recommended. While 18 K gold wedding rings contain more gold, the 14 K is more resistant and will last better over the years.

You want a model with gemstones? Pay attention to the frame! It’s good that the surface is smooth and that the ring will withstand shocks.