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Trendy Wedding Ring Designs

July 27, 2011 By admin

A wedding ring is a tangible representation of your love and commitment to your partner through marriage. Whether you partner is all about comfort and function or style and glamour there are a number of options to consider when choosing the perfect wedding ring.

Read on and discover the current trends in the wedding and engagement ring market today.

1. Scattered Diamonds

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Scattered diamonds that are evenly embedded throughout a wedding band are a hot trend because they are functional, gorgeous, and reasonably priced.

2. Incorporating Color

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A hot trend right now is to purchase a wedding ring that is personalized and unique. Incorporating color into a wedding ring is a popular choice. Colored gemstones (rubies and sapphires) or pink diamonds are a striking choice. Many celebrities are showcasing color in their wedding rings these days.

3. Unique Designs

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Another trend in wedding rings is to purchase a ring with a unique design like this beautiful example of Birks wedding rings pictured above. Popular choices for wedding ring design include the incorporation of leaves, flowers, Celtic knots, and scrolls on a wedding band.

4. Engraving

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Another option for personalizing a wedding ring is to add engraving. A classic choice is to have your partner’s first name and your wedding date engraved on the wedding band. A statement of love like “with deepest love” or “forever” is another popular choice.

5. Lowered Settings

In the past, highly raised settings have been used on wedding bands to make a diamond appear larger. However, the higher settings are not functional because the diamond can easily get snagged on clothing, hair, and other objects. A lower setting on a wedding band is preferred by many because it has an elegant appearance and has an ergonomic design.

6. Metal Choice

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Wedding rings come in a variety of metals. The decision on metal choice is a matter of personal taste and needs. The following are the most popular metal choices for wedding rings today:

Gold: Gold wedding bands are a classic choice for many today. When purchasing a gold wedding band it’s important to understand that gold is measured in karats. If you want to buy a pure gold wedding band, then purchase a wedding band that is 24 karats. A wedding band that is less than 24 karats is made of part other metals and part gold.

Platinum: Platinum wedding rings have become in high demand in recent years for a number of reasons. Platinum is a strong metal and can easily endure daily wear. In addition, platinum is a perfect choice for those who have sensitive skin because platinum is hypoallergenic. Twenty-five percent of wedding rings are made out of platinum today.

Titanium: Titanium is a strong metal and is almost indestructible. Titanium is a perfect choice for a groom or bride whose hands come in close contact with corrosive elements or harsh conditions in his or her work environment. The only downside to titanium wedding rings is that the metal is so strong it can be almost impossible to resize.

Two-Tone: Two-tone wedding rings are a popular choice for a groom or bride who wants to be able to wear gold or silver jewelry and still match his or her wedding ring.
In conclusion, there are a number of popular trends in the wedding ring market and there are many terrific places to shop for wedding rings and find out more information about how to find the perfect wedding ring for your groom or bride to be.

Unique Handmade Rings

August 25, 2010 By admin

Unique Handmade Rings

There are plenty of interesting, unique designs out there when it comes to handmade rings. In fact, if you are looking for a special, distinct and one of a kind ring style, you shouldn’t have trouble finding something online. With the internet making the earth a smaller place, the world of rings and jewelry is your oyster.

One of the easiest ways to find unique handmade ring designs is to search well known non-profit organizations for free-trade retailers and/or eco-friendly retailers. Many of these non-profits offer links to sites that sell handmade jewelry from local artists all over the world.

Some of these organizations donate a percentage of the profit to the local community or to local community development programs, while others are simply doing their best to promote the work of artists in underdeveloped countries. You can find rings of every kind on sites like these- from sterling silver bands set with semi-precious gems to 14 karat gold rings encrusted with rough diamonds.

Another way to approach the search would be to simply browse sites like Etsy.com or eBay.com, both of which offer unknown or lesser known jewelry-makers a way to put their designs out there.

Mokume Gane Design

If you’re looking specifically for fine, unique handmade rings, you may want to consider taking a look at Mokume-Gane metal designs. The Mokume-Gane jewelry making technique is an ancient Japanese method of forging metals in a way that creates swirling, wood bark-like patterns. In fact, Mokume-Gane means Wood-Grain-Metal because the swirls of metal so closely resemble wood fibers. The metal design looks fantastic when it is incorporated into diamond engagement rings or wedding bands.

Custom-Made Ring

Of course, the most obvious way to get your hands on a unique handmade ring is to have one custom made. Find a local jeweler or an internet retailer that specializes in custom-made rings. Have them work with you to design the ring of your dreams. A custom made ring is certain to be unique and exceptional, if not also especially meaningful.

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Hot Ring Trends of 2010

August 18, 2010 By admin

Hot Ring Trends

The hottest ring trends this year seem to be carrying over from the designs of 2009. Despite their similarities, this year is welcoming more toned-down looks, rather than the pile-on-hodge-podge looks that were making it really big last year.

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Celebrity Jewelry Lines

August 18, 2010 By admin

Out of work celebrities seem to get bored pretty quickly and what better to do with all their money than invest it in a designer clothing line or jewelry line!? Well, here is the dish on the more recent celebrity jewelry lines, some of which feature some ravishing ring designs.

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What is a Fashion Ring?

August 18, 2010 By admin

Fashion Ring

You’ve heard the term “fashion ring” tossed around plenty, I’m sure. Maybe you’ve seen it in a style magazine or a fashion blog. Or maybe you overheard people talking about fashion rings in the mall. Some say that the term “fashion rings” technically refers to rings that incorporate only fake gemstones, cheap metal and imitation design. According to one of my friends, “fashion jewelry” should really be called “unfashionable jewelry”.

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