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How To Pick a Wedding Band That Complements The Engagement Ring

A complimentary wedding band will enhance the beauty of your engagement ring without stealing the spotlight. Like your engagement ring, your wedding band should reflect your personality and fit your lifestyle. There are so many considerations when choosing a wedding band – the metal, gemstone color, cut, profile, comfort, and design elements. Matching your wedding […]

Can Your Engagement Ring Be Your Wedding Ring?

Modern western couples have total freedom of deciding what their ceremony will be like and whether they want to exchange wedding bands. Some couples are limited in the budget; in other cases, the bride doesn’t want to replace her engagement ring with a different one but doesn’t want to wear two at once. The answer […]

Why Are Wedding Rings So Expensive?

Such a high price is, in most cases, justified. Jewelry making is a form of art, and jewelers spend decades learning fine techniques such as filigree and openwork. But a ring doesn’t necessarily have to feature an intricate design to cost a fortune. Wedding ring materials on their own are typically valuable and rare. This […]

How To Wear Engagement And Wedding Band

The short answer to “how should a woman wear her wedding rings?” is – how she pleases. There are no strict rules in the U.S., although there’s a specific traditional way. Depending on the woman’s preferences, the symbolism she places on each ring, and practical considerations, she can refrain from the tradition and choose a […]

How Much Should You Spend On An Engagement Ring?

A few decades ago, men were forced to spend immense sums to get an engagement ring with a large diamond regardless of their income or lifestyle. Thankfully, times change. While some are still willing to spend well over $20,000 on a ring, today, it’s a matter of personal choice rather than obligation. Your engagement ring […]

What Are Good Alternatives For a Wedding Ring?

Regardless of the reason behind your decision, there are plenty of creative and meaningful alternatives to wedding rings. Consider your lifestyle, personality, budget, beliefs, and style preferences when choosing what to have instead of wedding rings. For instance, a tree is an eco-friendly idea for nature lovers, whereas family silverware is a practical choice. Most […]

How Soon is Too Soon To Propose?

Is six months too soon to get engaged? How long to date before getting engaged in your 30s? Unfortunately, no one can give you a clear answer. Love can’t be measured. There’s no rule regarding how long to wait to propose, but certain factors can help you determine the time has come. Following your heart […]

How To Measure Your Wedding Ring Size

Unfortunately, finding out the size at home can be tricky. You may use a plastic ring sizer, a string, or measure a ring you already own, but none of these methods are 100% accurate. Numerous factors can affect our ring size, from the band’s width and material to the time of the day you measure […]

7 Best Reasons To Get a Wedding Ring Tattoo

Celebrities have been making matching tattoos for their weddings since the late 1990s, and it’s no wonder. Some may argue that the downside of tattoos is their permanency, but The Beckhams would respond it’s the very reason they chose it. Wedding ring tattoos aren’t solely a perfect way to show commitment. They also offer numerous […]

How Long Does it Take to Resize a Wedding Ring?

Wedding ring upsizing and downsizing take a different amount of time. The extent to which a ring must be resized also affects the process complexity, which, in turn, affects the time required. The ring’s material plays a significant role in how long a wedding ring takes to resize. Extremely hard or fragile metals require special […]