Statistics show that more than 90 percent of people get married by the age of 50. Although marriage by 50 is something that most people share, what most people do not share is the same wedding ring.
With thousands of options on the market, selecting the right male or female wedding ring can be a hectic process. Especially considering the price of these rings, making sure you’re buying the right ring is more important than ever before.
As you pick out a wedding ring for you and/or your partner, consider the following tips.
1. Pick a metal that complements your skin tone.
Considering you’ll be wearing your wedding ring often, it’s important that you find a ring in a metal that best complements your skin. Warm skin tones typically glow with warm metals like gold and rose gold while cooler skin looks the most flattering with cooler metals like silver or platinum.
2. Consider your career and lifestyle as you pick a ring.
Different metals and types of rings are more or less suitable for certain career paths and lifestyles. For instance, gold rings are typically not suitable for those working in the construction industry or who use their hands a lot since this metal scratches easily.
If you must choose a ring that doesn’t fit your job or lifestyle, consider purchasing a silicone wedding ring, which is very affordable, to wear in replacement of your real wedding band temporarily.
3. Decide against a wedding ring that’s too heavy.
With all of the different materials and sizes rings come in, it’s possible that a ring may be too heavy for some people. This is especially true with male wedding rings. Although you may get used to the weight of your ring with time, some people, including those who aren’t used to wearing rings, may prefer a lighter-weight wedding band.
4. Contemplate if you want bling.
Not everyone wants bling on their wedding band. This is especially true for women who already have a lot of bling on their engagement ring and want a more subtle wedding band to pair with it.
However, others, both male and female, are in love with anything shiny. Unfortunately, real diamonds can be very expensive. However, with lab created diamonds that look absolutely stunning, you can have some realistic bling on your wedding ring for a fraction of the cost.
5. Remember that the thickness matters.
The thickness of your ring not only matters in terms of appearance but also in terms of its heaviness, comfort, and ease of wear. Those with very short, thin fingers will not only look less suitable with a thicker ring but may also find that it’s too bulky and uncomfortable for them to wear.
6. Research the care involved in caring for a certain type of ring.
Rings that have certain metals or gemstones may be more or less easy to care for than other rings. If little maintenance and cleaning is something you want, make sure to be choosey about the ring you select. Most wedding rings involve at least some sort of care.
7. Stay within your budget.
Although a wedding ring is a very special piece of jewelry, the amount you or your partner spends on a ring should not equate how much love you share for one another. Love has no price tag.
If you come across a ring you absolutely love but can’t afford, consider looking around for similar rings within a more affordable price range. Your jeweler may have a similar ring available, or you may have to go to another store or shop online to find a better offer. There are always alternatives that won’t break the bank.
Conclusion
Buying a wedding ring isn’t the easiest of life’s tasks. There are thousands of styles at hand that make the process more difficult than anticipated. However, due to the hefty cost of a wedding ring and based on how frequently it will be worn make it imperative to be choosey with the ring you end up with.
