How to Choose a Wedding Ring

Author: Thelma Ashley

You are busy with your wedding stuffs. One of them is wedding ring. How will you choose that important symbol of a marriage? Here are seven basic rules which may help you when you make decisions.

Start early
Even though you already have ideas of what rings you want to have before you go to the jewelry store, you will definitely be attracted by other several styles when facing the items. Your decision planned before will be influenced and changed. Give yourself at least two months to research, browse and compare prices. If you want to have a customized ring or engrave something on the rings, more time is needed. So start early to make sure the rings will be ready as expected.

Make a Budget
Make an assumption that how much you plan to spend on the wedding band. Have a reasonable estimate which style and material is affordable to you. After having a specific plan, you can aim at some choices that suitable for you.

Think about Your Lifestyle
Lifestyle is also a key factor to influence your final decision. If you are a sport fan, a slimmer ring with rounded edges will fit you better than a wide one. If your work frequently needs hand labor, a simple ring made in solid material is more suitable than rings with stones which will easily get loose and lost. Think about what your daily life is, than select carefully. The wedding band isn't just worn in the wedding ceremony. It will company with you in the rest life. Make sure it can go through so many years.

Consider Your Hand Shape
Whether the ring is suitable for you, besides the ring style, your hand and finger shapes also influence your decision. A slender hand with long fingers looks best in slimmer rings which are about 5mm or even less. If your hand is broader, choose some wider rings.

Select Some Classic Styles
If you don't want to regret later, then you'd better to choose some styles that will look great for a long time. Stick with a basic shape and a clean finish. Avoid unusual stones and material which will go out of fashion quickly. Make sure you are willing to wear your wedding band all the time.

Size it Right
Don't size your finger in the morning, after exercise, during menstruation or in extreme hot or cold state. In these conditions your finger size is larger or smaller. Do the final finalization when your body temperature is normal.

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