When you are standing
at the altar and you place a wedding band on one another’s finger, you’re
taking part in a ritual that goes back centuries. In many Western cultures, the
tradition is matching wedding bands. The point of matching bands includes:
·
An expression of your
unity
·
A demonstration of
similar taste and belonging
·
A value of tradition
But, many couples
prefer the non-traditional route, these days, and they decide to pick different
wedding bands so as to:
·
Express individuality
·
Avoid one partner being
pressured to choose a matching ring he or she doesn’t like
Matched Sets Are Not
Always the Answer
It could be that you
have both reached an agreement that matching wedding bands just don’t suit you,
and you would prefer rings that suit your own skin colouring, personality, and
taste.
There are options,
though, that you can consider before entirely dismissing the idea of having
matching wedding rings. For instance, proportion may be a problem, with one
style perhaps appearing too elegant on the groom’s finger or just too chunky or
it may be overwhelming on the bride’s finger. If this is the case, you may want
to consider asking your jeweller to show you several matching sets that have
been scaled to various widths. Check
out Certified Diamond Network in Sydney for
a range of sets and individual wedding bands.
But, if proportion is
not a hindrance in your decision, perhaps you could ask if the jeweller offers a
custom design service where both you and your significant other could design a
matching set that you both love and agree upon, and can take pride in having
designed it together.
If you are still
struggling to decide on a matching wedding
ring set, it’s possibly
time to start compromising. Complementary rings, instead of matching ones, may
be the ideal solution for you and your fiancé. Jewellers are able to show you a
wide range of choices, such as two bands made from different metals that have
the same style or even two bands with identical metals and different styles.
For example, a band that has three diamonds set vertically across its centre
will look classic and elegant in yellow gold. On the other hand, it will look
better on men if it’s made of grey tungsten.
If you find that one of
you prefers simple designs while the other loves details, pick rings that look
the same but where one is made of gold and the other has an inlay of a
different metal or a textured-appearance.
Some brides also prefer
to have an eternity ring that has diamonds going all the way around. If that’s
the case for you, the groom may need to think of having a diamond wedding band adorned
with 3 stones that have the same size as the diamonds set in the eternity ring.
Essentially, only you
can decide what type of wedding band will make you pleased, and only your
fiancé can make that decision for him or herself. It’s up to your taste and
preferences.
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