September 28, 2010
Save Time And Money By Purchasing Matching Wedding Rings
Presenting the one you love with a wedding trio set is a great idea for many reasons. The first is that it allows you to purchase all three rings you need at once, saving you time and money. Also, the act of purchasing and presenting all three wedding rings at once shows your partner that you are responsible and dedicated. Before the invention of his and hers ring sets, someone looking to propose would first buy an engagement ring. However, after the proposal, the person would have to browse through countless more rings to find suitable wedding bands, which often wouldn’t match with the original engagement ring.
To make the process simpler and to allow for his and hers rings, trio ring sets were invented. Through this invention, three wedding rings, which include the engagement ring, the original engagement ring, the men’s wedding band, and the women’s wedding band, would be created at the same time, and packaged together. This invention meant that the designs would always match, and would be consistent in terms of diamond cut and quality.
Trio wedding ring sets have skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade, and it isn’t hard to see why. Through economies of scale, it is cheaper for manufacturers to design and create all three rings at once, rather than to manufacture, package and retail each item individually. Because producing and selling a trio ring set allows for significantly lower manufacturing, packaging, and retailing costs, consumers are able to purchase a trio ring set for much cheaper than they would be able to purchase his and hers wedding rings of similar quality separately. Thus, while price shouldn’t be the only consideration when looking for wedding rings, a wedding can be an extremely expensive event, so it certainly helps to get a great deal on the rings themselves. Another reason why trio rings have become so popular, is that it is also much easier for a consumer to purchase all three wedding rings at once rather than individually shopping for each ring. The customer only has to visit one retailer, and choose one style and type of ring he wants. For those we are about to get engaged, the convenience and time savings that purchasing a trio ring set allows is priceless.
Next, you should decide if you want to match. This doesn’t imply that you’ll have identical wedding rings. Rather, matching is in terms of design and color. Make sure both of you are okay with the decision here, as “giving in” about something that will be worn for the rest of one’s life can cause hard feelings.For the woman’s ring, the most important thing is to ensure that the band matches the engagement ring. In general, you’ll want to make sure that the metal is the same color, and that the two fit together well. Quite often, engagement rings have matching wedding bands that are available, so check with the jeweler where the original ring was purchased. If your fiance wishes to keep this private, he can check himself about whether matching rings are available.
Finally, be sure to actually try the ring on. My wife and I chose a band for her that looked very good in the display and fit the ring perfectly, but when she tried it on, the diamonds on the engagement ring reflected very awkwardly in the band. We picked a similar band with a row of small diamonds, and it looked much better. Sometimes, things will look strange in ways you might not have expected.
Filed under Womens World by ckahuna
July 27, 2010
Save Money and Time By Buying Matching Wedding Bands
Presenting the one you love with a wedding trio set is a great idea for many reasons. The first is that it allows you to purchase all three rings you need at once, saving you time and money. Also, the act of purchasing and presenting all three wedding rings at once shows your partner that you are responsible and dedicated. Before the invention of his and hers ring sets, someone looking to propose would first buy an engagement ring. However, after the proposal, the person would have to browse through countless more rings to find suitable wedding bands, which often wouldn’t match with the original engagement ring.
To make the process simpler and to allow for his and hers rings, trio ring sets were invented. Through this invention, three wedding rings, which include the engagement ring, the original engagement ring, the men’s wedding band, and the women’s wedding band, would be created at the same time, and packaged together. This invention meant that the designs would always match, and would be consistent in terms of diamond cut and quality.
Trio wedding ring sets have skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade, and it isn’t hard to see why. Through economies of scale, it is cheaper for manufacturers to design and create all three rings at once, rather than to manufacture, package and retail each item individually. Because producing and selling a trio ring set allows for significantly lower manufacturing, packaging, and retailing costs, consumers are able to purchase a trio ring set for much cheaper than they would be able to purchase his and hers wedding rings of similar quality separately. Thus, while price shouldn’t be the only consideration when looking for wedding rings, a wedding can be an extremely expensive event, so it certainly helps to get a great deal on the rings themselves. Another reason why trio rings have become so popular, is that it is also much easier for a consumer to purchase all three wedding rings at once rather than individually shopping for each ring. The customer only has to visit one retailer, and choose one style and type of ring he wants. For those we are about to get engaged, the convenience and time savings that purchasing a trio ring set allows is priceless.
In this article, I will discuss the practicalities of choosing a wedding band. In a lot of ways, this is an easier decision than choosing a wedding ring, as you are not choosing the ring for someone else (assuming you didn’t purchase it together). However, there are still a number of things to consider when purchasing your wedding bands. First, let’s talk about the absolute nuts and bolts. Usually, both the bride and groom will purchase a wedding band for the ceremony. Note, however, that it is not uncommon for men not to wear their wedding bands (in fact, it was not even the norm sixty years ago). However, he should still have one. Women, however, are generally expect to wear their bands. The band goes on the fourth finger of the left hand, even for left-handed people. If this is for some reason impossible, the second choice is the fourth finger of the right hand. For women, the wedding band is worn closer to the base of the finger than the engagement ring (so that it’s closer to your heart).
You should consider the wideness of the ring before you wear it. In general, the issue here is the size of your hands. On people with large hands, a narrow ring will often look tiny, especially on a man, while on people with small hands, a wider ring will overwhelm the hand. Be careful not to simply look at the ring itself, but how it looks on your entire hand. For men, especially if you don’t normally wear rings, any ring will feel heavy at first. Don’t worry, you’ll get used to it. Don’t pick too small a ring because the ring “feels” big, if you’ve never worn rings before. For the materials, traditionally, gold and platinum are the materials of choice. Be careful with gold, though. As with engagement rings, don’t pick a high karat gold. Gold is a soft metal, and if you go above 10 karats, you risk warping your ring. Remember, this isn’t ordinary jewellery – you’ll be wearing it every day for the rest of your life.
Filed under Womens World by ckahuna