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Rings To Celebrate Your Marriage

Throughout history, rings have represented engagement and marriage. The first ones were sometimes not even metal, as in certain civilizations were reeds or grasses were woven to denote betrothal. These lasted for the brief engagement period and were replaced at the time of marriage, normally with an iron ring. Eventually, gold or silver took the place of the iron, and as more time passed, precious gems began to be used. Diamonds were not often used, however, because their scarcity put the place beyond reach of most people not occupying a throne. When bountiful diamond mines were discovered during the nineteenth century, the increased supply lowered the cost, despite the controls enacted by diamond miners.

Antique engagement rings sometimes reflect cost and rarity of diamonds. Sapphires, amethysts, and rubies were often used instead. Settings, however, were often very ornate, and jewelers mastered the technique of creating rings with delicate, intricate filigree. An antique can be a half century old or a half a millennium old, so there will be a great variance in styles and the gemstones used. As such, there is no true ‘standard’ antique ring.

How a diamond is cut is often the factor most enticing to a prospective bride. Most of the common cuts feature tops that are flat. Round cut stones are quite popular, particularly for a solitaire. The sides have facets that increase the sparkle of the stone, regardless of size. Princess cut engagement rings are also quite popular. This is a stone cut in a square, which is then either mounted as a solitaire with prongs bent over the corners or flush mounted into the metal.

It is best to either buy wedding sets that are designed to fit together or at least try both rings on together. You want to make sure that the prongs or supports on the engagement ring do not become entangled with the wedding ring. There are also some sets that are designed to interlock, often by the use of a swirl on each.

Over the course of the marriage, some couples opt to replace the engagement or wedding ring, or both, with an eternity ring. These bands have gems that are normally channel set into the metal. The stones usually encircle the band completely, but some styles have them only on part of the ring. While diamonds are used most often, they sometimes are combined with other stones, frequently birthstones for the family. Most often, this style of ring is used to celebrate a milestone, such as a silver anniversary. They can also be used as an addition to the other two rings if all styles are suitable.

Most women wear their rings around the clock, so it is necessary to make sure they fit properly. Sizing metal bands is an easy task for a jeweler, and is usually free when you purchase the rings. If you plan to use heirloom rings you have inherited, it is still not an expensive service to have done. However, rings with gems set completely around the metal, like eternity styles, are not normally sized. That would require removing at least one stone, which could detract from the appearance of the ring.

Think about how you will wear your engagement ring before purchasing one. A ring that is too ornate or overly large can prove annoying as you go about your day. Constantly removing it can lead to its loss, so these work best for special occasions. If you want a ring you can wear day and night, you will probably be happier with a simpler style

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