It's time to choose the wedding band, a symbol of the union between two people and, just like their love, they will accompany you for the rest of your days. But where to start, relax, in this post about wedding band settings by Planderful we will help you to choose the right one.
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Wedding band: the most important ring
Wedding bands are the symbol of the union of marriage, the most important element we choose when we get married. The party is over, and we take off our dress and suit, but that ring, with such a strong symbolic and emotional charge, will accompany us for a lifetime.
In Planderful we will give you some brief tips to choose the right wedding band.
How to choose the wedding band in simple steps
- The budget
The budget is the main brake for many brides and grooms, since the costumes, the trip, and the banquet have taken part of the budget and reduced expenses in wedding bands. However, wedding bands are what last along with love.
The price of each wedding band will depend on the size, the material, the design, and the carats, among others. Therefore, it is important not to leave the purchase of the ring to the last minute since there is little money left for the most important part of the wedding. The best is not to save on the quality of the ring, you are buying a jewel for life.
- The size of the ring
There are several home ways to measure the size of the finger, with a tape measure, with a strip of paper, or with the inner diameter of a ring that fits well. The most reliable method is to go to a jewelry store. The wedding band should slip on like a second skin, neither too tight nor too loose. If the wedding band is inlaid with stones, it is even more important to determine the correct size.
- Ring profile
The malleability of metals allows different designs to be designed, among them, the classic half-shank wedding bands, whose excellence makes them a favorite. However, there are other design profiles such as round, triangular, almond, trapezoid, and flat. Each one fits more or less smoothly or ergonomically. Some profiles are more conducive to texture on the sides. A curved profile slides better than a straight profile.
- Ring width
The narrower it is, the more comfortable the wedding band is on the hand. But in this case, the width is also directly linked to the size of the hand. The correct width influences the comfort of the ring, the daily wear, and the appearance. The most popular width for wedding bands is 2.5 mm, even more so for small hands or women's rings. The 3 mm wedding bands are discreet, the narrowest for men, and ideal for engraving longer texts or fingerprints.
In short, when looking for your wedding bands try to perceive a certain balance between the length and width of the fingers, the size of the hand, and the style of the ring. Below we will tell you which are the ideal rings according to the shape of the hand:
-Long fingers. They are fortunate that any type of wedding band fits them well. If you want to lessen the length effect, then round profiles with vertical designs create that balance.
-Short fingers. The rings that favor them the most are narrow and simple, without too many decorative additions, for example, a ribbon design, uniform and plain.
-Thin fingers. The best choice is a wide wedding band that strengthens the visual balance and presence of the jewelry on very slender fingers.
-Thick fingers. A wedding band with an angular profile breaks the round appearance of the fingers. It is also advisable to avoid bulky rings and choose slim designs.
-Small or large hands. A narrow ring is ideal for small hands. Larger hands, on the other hand, are favored with more flamboyant or extravagant options.
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- Style
Discover your style with these simple questions:
Do the two wedding bands have to be the same? Tradition said they had to be the same, but times are changing and it is no longer imperative to wear the same wedding band. Uniformity is not necessary, the wedding band should also reflect individual styles but complement each other as a single whole.
Are there any trends in wedding bands? Yes, the current trend is a narrow, simple, plain, or with a very subtle pattern, which you can wear with your engagement ring without detracting from the prominence of either. Simple does not mean round, there are very trendy flat and concave designs that fit all budgets.
- Color and quality
If you always wear silver, white gold is the best choice, but keep in mind that it requires some maintenance. For your white gold wedding band to always look perfect, you should take it to a jewelry store every so often to have it rhodium-plated.
If white is your option and you want to forget about maintenance, opt for a platinum wedding band. They are a bit more expensive, but you will have jewelry forever. If you like to innovate, rose gold is a good choice.
If you do not want to be aware of maintenance and platinum is beyond your budget, opt for the natural color of gold: yellow.
As for the quality, you can opt for:
-18-karat gold (it is composed of 750 thousandths of pure gold and 250 thousandths of other materials).
-Platinum (it is composed of 950 thousandths of platinum and 50 thousandths of other metals) is the most valuable.
-Silver 925 (it is composed of 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper).
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We hope this post about wedding band settings has helped you to choose the right one. Don't forget to visit Planderful's website and discover our unique collection of wedding bands.
