Wedding Ring Design Ideas

Antique wedding rings are more popular today than in the past, mainly because they look wonderful, elegant and stylish. These features which are hard for any woman to resist. Wedding bands which are 50 years old, are classified as antique, but many people term it as an antique piece only if it is 100 years old.

Compared to modern rings which have sleek lines, antique rings are designed with super fine detailing. Antique wedding rings are different from the modern engagement rings which most people wear. Even modern rings have antique designs and this shows how popular and preferred and antique designs are today. Antique wedding bands, because of their fine detailing and exceptional craftsmanship, make good investments from the monetary point of view, as wedding bands are quite often passed down through the generations. They are particularly cherished and appreciated by all, because these antiques are usually family heirlooms.

Metal Ring Design - The metal for the band for ring should also be taken into consideration. You must make sure that the band is durable and not easily scratched. Further, it should also match the gemstone you chose. Yellow gold is very popular in custom made rings for marriage proposals. Platinum and white gold are also gaining popularity in the recent years. Multi-tone metals are also a good idea as well as fused designs for uniqueness.

Titanium Men's Wedding Bands - Titanium has risen to become a serious player in the men's rings market, preferred for its strength and relative lightweight feel. Titanium is as durable as it gets, and many men choose this robust silver colored metal for their wedding band for practical as well as style reasons. Those who do physical labor or intensive hobbies know just how much stress this can put on the hands, and for those that intend to give their wedding ring a daily outing under these circumstances, titanium can seem like a natural choice.

Diamond Rings ideas - More and more diamond rings are being worn as high fashion jewelry, not just wedding and engagement rings. Adding high quality sapphires, rubies is very popular. This style is also great to celebrate the family by adding birthstones, his, her and the kids. Diamond rings, for men and women, are such a special way to commemorate the lifetime commitment. But a misstep in the choice of style or jeweler, might ruin this wonderful experience. Consider your choices and select the right merchant who will be there for you, not just for the sale. A jeweler who takes pride in the jewelry he or she makes is the best choice for this type of ring.

Gold Men's Wedding Rings - Perhaps the most popular metal for males, gold seems to an evergreen option for those with a more straightforward idea of how their ring should look. Gold is a soft metal, and as such it is susceptible to scratching and discoloration over the years - particularly amongst those that intend to wear their ring daily and those that use their hands frequently in the course of work, sport or their free time. However, its elegant simplicity means it remains a keen favorite amongst male ring buyers everywhere, with a diversity of stylish designs available in gold.

After choosing the band and the gemstone, you can now pick the ring setting. With engagement ring settings, pronged and pave are very popular. Pronged settings are very simple and elegant and basically use the gem and the band together. It is very affordable, too. However, if you can spend more, you can get the pave setting made. This is composed of a large diamond in the middle with smaller diamonds all over the band.