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For the traditional diamond solitaire engagement ring, his and hers wedding bands, and even thank you gifts for your attendants such as engraved silver picture frames, tankards or watches, the jeweller has them all! Rings made from yellow gold are most conventional, but bands made from white, Welsh or rose gold, platinum, titanium or stainless steel are steadily increasing in popularity.
Engagement Rings
It used to be considered correct for the groom to have spent a month's wages on the engagement ring, and to have bought it prior to proposing. Modern brides prefer to have an input as to the style of her ring - as you will be wearing it for the rest of your life! If you don't want to go for a diamond, the brides birthstone makes an individual alternative. Bespoke engagement and wedding rings are not necessarily more expensive, and ensure your choice will be unique.
Wedding Rings
There is no other piece of jewellery quite so personal as a wedding ring. Not only because of the meaning behind wearing it, and the promises you have made to each other during your wedding ceremony's ring exchange, but also because it is perhaps the only piece of jewellery that you will wear almost continuously for the rest of your life.
Engagement rings are often passed from one generation to another, but the same seldon applies to wedding rings and the chances are that you will be choosing a new one. Choose carefully; it will be with you for ever.
What type of metal should you choose?
The first rule to remember is that your wedding and engagement rings should be made of the same grade of metal so that one doesn't wear the other down as they rub together. Your jeweller should be able to help and advise you. If you usually prefer silver jewellery, consider white gold or platinum as a higher quality alternative. You could also view the vast array of yellow gold bands inlaid with platinum or vice versa if you wish to keep some element of the traditional yellow gold to your jewellery.
What jewellery should I wear on the day?
Jewellery is usually kept to a minimum, and pearls or diamonds are the most common gem worn by brides. On your left hand, only your engagement ring should be worn, with nothing on your right hand. Do remember that your wedding band should not only complement your engagment ring, but should also be a similar grade of metal so that one doesn’t wear out the other as they rub together. Your jeweller should be able to advise you.
Bridal tiaras and hair accessories
Bridal boutiques sell a selection of bridal tiars and wedding hair accessories, but for a really beautiful piece of jewellery that will make a special keepsake after the wedding, or for a gorgeous gift for yor bridesmaids, consider having a tiara or hair accessory hand crafted by a jeweller, perhaps with your birthstone and that of your future husband incorporated in the design.
