Grooms Wedding Ring
Now that you are getting married you will need to find a wedding ring. There
are many options, not just in design but in the actual fit of the
ring. If you don't normally wear rings you need to think carefully about which style you go for - pick the wrong one and it could end up irritating your for evermore!
You should also consider whether you want to wear it 24*7 and if you do think about what you will be exposing the rings to, for example do you do a lot of gardening or DIY? If you do choose a tough ring that is not going to get scuffed and scratched easily.
Read others and tell us about your wedding ring...
Choosing your Wedding Ring
There are four different styles in the way rings can be manufactured, they are:
D-Shaped or Half-round
The most traditional style of wedding band sometimes referred to as a Barrel shape. D-shaped and has a cross section that is flat on the inside.Court
D-shaped on the outside and inside to give a smoother feel. Often referred to as a comfort fit. They are heavier and more expensive in comparison to the other bands.Flat
Flat outside and inside with very slightly rounded edges. This band is often decorated.Flat Court
A relatively new style, flat on the outside and comfort fit on the inside.
Choosing the Wedding Ring Metal
The most popular metals are Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Two –tone or Titanium
Gold
14 and 18 carat gold are often used to make rings because of their richness in colour; they will not tarnish and are very strong.Silver
Silver is very inexpensive, the downside being that silver will easily tarnish and discolour and it is very soft.Platinum
The most expensive precious metal currently used for making wedding rings. It’s hardwearing and retains its luster, unlike white gold, which will need to re-rhodiumed twice a year to retain its brightness. Platinum can be used for fitting gemstones.Two-Tone
Two-tone rings are commonly made from either yellow and white gold or yellow and rose gold. This creates a colourful, unique looking wedding ring.Titanium
Titanium is becoming increasing more popular and an affordable alternative to platinum, it is much lighter in weight. A titanium ring will never rust or tarnish but may scratch, however this can be rectified with a trip to the jewellers to have it re-polished. Another downside is that it cannot be resized or engraved easily in a traditional way - although you can have it laser engraved.
Your Wedding Ring
Let us know what your wedding ring is like, so that we can place details here and maybe give inspiration to others!
"My ring is a chunky platinum one. It is designed to have a rough finish (so that it does not show scratches) with a smooth indent going around the middle." Dave
