Choosing a Wedding Band
The concept of wedding rings is as old as love itself. Around 3000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians gave each other rings made of twigs or reeds to symbolize their love.
To help you find the perfect symbols of love for you, we share our experiences with you in this article. Because in addition to the design and symbolism of the wedding rings, the materials used also play a major role in making them a joy to wear every day and a lifelong symbol of love. Keep scrolling!
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What kind of wedding band do you want?
Choosing the style of wedding ring can be determined by a variety of factors; we have summarized some of the more important factors when buying a wedding ring:
- Price: a diamond wedding ring is more expensive. The cost of materials also varies here, which we will discuss below.
- Wear and tear: a diamond wedding ring tends to look better with age, as diamonds almost never dull. A plain ring will scratch over time, but can be professionally refurbished after a few years. Wedding ring refurbishments are available at low cost from a local jeweler. For more information on diamond quality, check out our diamond guide.
- Lifestyle: Does your job or lifestyle require a lot of manual labor? If so, we recommend either a low-set diamond ring or a plain ring. Claws can be delicate, and with heavy wear, diamonds can come loose and fall out.
Want matching wedding rings to go with your partner?
It is always very nice to have a connecting element to your partner's wedding ring. Certainly, it does not have to be the exact same design. It can also be the material and colour used, the motif or even just the engraving. In any case, we recommend matching the width of the wedding ring to your hand (ring size and length of fingers). The same ring design on a finger of size 47 or 70 will look different. We usually recommend that the width of a wedding ring should be changed proportionally to the size of your hand. If you choose the same shape of the wedding ring, we recommend that you choose the colour and material that you like best. Since you will be wearing the wedding ring every day, choose a material that fits your lifestyle.
The material of the wedding ring
The first step in choosing a wedding ring material is to choose between platinum and gold. There are two main options on which to base the decision: Colour and Budget. Choose a colour for your wedding band that matches your hue. Bolder colours like 18k (750) yellow/rose gold often look better if you have a more vibrant complexion, and lighter colours like 14k (585) yellow/rose gold go wonderfully with paler or lighter complexions. However, at the end of the day, it's all about making sure you're comfortable with the colour. We also recommend matching the material of the wedding band to the engagement ring if both rings are worn on the same hand. Traditionally, different cultures and countries have different customs as to which hand the wedding ring is worn on. For example, in Germany, India, Norway or Poland, the wedding ring is traditionally worn on the right hand. In Italy, Great Britain, France and most American countries, wedding rings are worn on the left hand. But: none of this is a must today, you decide! If you decide to go with white for the wedding ring, we recommend considering platinum. Platinum is the most valuable material and platinum is stronger than gold. Unlike white gold, it retains its colour. White gold turns a little yellow with age. This looks great if you like that effect, but is important to know to avoid surprises. For more information on the pros and cons of wedding ring materials, check out our materials guide.
Better think again, you will wear the wedding ring forever
Once again, here is a summary of the wedding ring guide. Ask yourself the following questions:
- Is the wedding band comfortable enough for me to wear every day?
- Do my partner and I want matching wedding bands?
- Does the wedding band match my engagement ring?
- Will I still like the design I choose in 10 years?
- Does the colour match my complexion, hair colour, etc.?
- Does the ring match my existing jewelry? Or is it not supposed to?
- Does the wedding ring fit my lifestyle?
Choose the right ring size
Most people wear their wedding ring all year round. This makes it all the more important to find the right size. Some exceptions where we recommend taking the wedding band off would be sports, e.g. weightlifting with the ring on, or if you work in the medical field. Here we would consider a slightly larger size to be able to take the wedding band on and off. A chain for your wedding ring could also be a good idea for such cases, so that you can always carry your wedding ring with you. Find out more in our size guide.
Check the quality of the wedding ring
Pay attention to the quality of the wedding ring before you buy it. There should always be two marks (usually on the inside of the ring). One for the manufacturer's trademark and a quality mark for the material of the wedding ring, e.g. 585 for 585 gold.
Treat your ring well
We have also put together some tips on how to treat your real gold or platinum ring in our guide to caring for solid gold jewelry.
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