The Wedding Rings and necklace should harmonize with each other and with the rest of the residents of the respective jewelry box. Those who prefer to wear yellow gold should stay away from metals such as platinum or white gold. When it comes to design and style, parallels to the rest of the jewelry bring harmony to the jewelry range. Before choosing a wedding ring, it can be very helpful to think about which type of jewelry, which metal you prefer to feel on your skin and why it is so. Any existing allergies must be addressed.
Take your favorite ring with you
Taking a favorite ring to the goldsmith or jeweler is not only a good thing because of the ring size that is easy to determine. A well-fitting ring that you bring with you also gives the person skilled in the art information about which ring profile suits the wearer. The wear and tear of the ring provides information about the wearing habits of jewelry and can help to find out what demands rings of the respective couple are exposed to in everyday life. Based on these criteria, you will surely find a ring that is suitable as a wedding ring for everyday use.
Determine the ring size for orders on the Internet
Internet mail order companies often offer to send a special ring gauge. These are plastic or iron rings in all available sizes that are attached to a larger ring in such a way that they can be tried on without any problems. This makes it easy to determine the right ring size. These ring gauges are usually sent for a small nominal fee, which is then offset when the actual rings are purchased. As soon as you no longer need the ring gauge, send it back to the dealer. If this does not offer a ring gauge, the customer must measure carefully himself or send a well-fitting ring to the internet dealer for comparison.
Another possibility is to put an already existing well-fitting ring on a millimeter. The inner diameter corresponds to the ring size. It is also recommended wrapping a paper strip around the finger, which is glued together in such a way that a closed paper ring is created. The inner diameter of the paper ring can then be used for the measurement. However, there is an increased inaccuracy factor with these methods that should be avoided when purchasing rings. An exact measurement of the circumference is preferable.
The exchange of specially made or already engraved rings is difficult or even impossible. Ring bands are definitely not intended to be resized multiple times. This makes them unstable or even unusable. If you shy away from the effort of the independent ring gauge determination, you should visit a local dealer who will be happy to do the measurements for you, possibly for a small fee.
The consultation
Many people visit a jeweler or goldsmith for the very first time before the wedding and are therefore a little shy. Prices can also be a deterrent. However, if you divide the purchase price by the years that you want to and hopefully will spend together, a healthy relationship will quickly arise. Don’t be pushed to anything in the sales pitch. Specify a price range; this makes it easier for the seller to present suitable rings. Ask if anything is unclear. Go to several stores. If you don’t like the seller or the advice, go elsewhere. Try on several pairs of rings.
One hears again and again that couples buy rings, for example at wedding fairs, and may be unhappy with them afterwards. Spontaneous decisions under time pressure can be fatal. Buying wedding rings is an important thing sleep on it when you can’t really decide.
Wearing it is a must
Have you found a pair of rings that you like? Congratulations, this is a good start. But you shouldn’t buy it for a long time. Test the ring pair and not just for 30 seconds. It should be at least ten minutes of wearing. Shake your partner’s hand if the ring presses or causes pain, change the ring model.
Ask for a hand mirror to check that the ring is in harmony with your hand and skin color. Looking in a full-length mirror can also be helpful. If the jewelry consultant allows you, take the ring outside for a moment to check whether the ring still looks good in daylight. Artificial light can, under certain circumstances, distort the visual impression.
Test your dream rings at different times of the day. The fingers may swell a little during the day. The ring must be wide enough to intercept this, but it must not be too wide either. Otherwise it would be lost. There is little point in buying a ring while you are pregnant, as your fingers may remain permanently swollen during this time. After the birth, the ring will no longer fit perfectly. Rings with precious stones, some unique items, and rings made with a bicolor or tricolor look may not be able to be changed in width (easily).
Be careful with sample rings
More and more retailers are now making so-called sample rings made of gold-coated brass available to their customers for testing. Such rings are presented to customers not only at wedding fairs, but also in wedding ring shops. This has the advantage that the selection of rings in the store is much larger, after all, sample rings are not as valuable as the real rings and therefore do not require particularly strict guarding. The disadvantage, however, is that the sample rings sometimes differ significantly from their models, not just visually. In this context, there may be differences in weight and thus in wearing comfort and comfort. Whenever possible, try on real rings instead of resorting to sample rings.
Do wedding rings usually have an engraving?
Not necessarily. But a nice “I love you” or both names would also work. The date of the wedding could also be included, but then the wedding has to take place on this exact day in the event of illness or other unforeseen changes, if you have to postpone the wedding, this is rather unfavorable. Or you take the date on which you kissed for the first time, for example.
Caution: If an engraving is to adorn the wedding rings, then these are personalized and cannot be exchanged! You should therefore be very sure that you will get a “yes”. As an alternative, the ring box can be provided with a personal engraving. Just ask your jeweler whether this is possible.