Saturday, 28. November 2009
Any couple planning a wedding should remember how important their choice of wedding rings is. Whether they’re wanting someone to design a wedding ring, or whether they’re looking through antique stores for antique wedding rings or other ancient style wedding bands, or whether they’re looking specifically for unusual wedding bands or wedding ring sets, they will need to be chosen with great care because they will be worn for a long time. Find rings that symbolize your commitment to each other in the years to come. You may have to seek out a specialist wedding ring jeweler and undoubtedly so if you’re looking for a jeweler to design a wedding ring. If possible avoid one of the jewelers chains situated in shopping malls everywhere as it is unlikely any unique wedding rings or designers will be found there.
If you are lucky you might find enough variety but these stores often only carry a small selection of rings. It is in your best interest to find a jeweler that specializes so you will have enough styles and materials to choose from. Of course it should go without saying that the wedding ring you choose must complement the engagement ring that your partner is wearing. Read more... (601 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Geraldine Dimarco -
Saturday, 12. September 2009
Couples who are looking for vintage wedding bands will discover that there are many options for finding the perfect rings. People who prefer these older rings often like them because of their uniqueness and exclusiveness, and antique wedding rings are gaining in popularity among the richer and sophisticated set. After all, what could be better than wearing a wedding ring that no one else has?
Couples who prefer antique wedding rings are also drawn to their fine craftsmanship. These rings are a far cry from the massed-produced choices of today. The carat weight of the metals was often heavier and the gems in heirloom quality rings tend to be more perfect than those you see today. Of course, if you want a unique ring for your wedding day, you can always pay a jeweler to design one for you. However, you can often find antique rings at bargain prices.
If a ring is less than 50 years old, it’s classified as an “estate ring,” whereas true antiques are at least 50 years old. Antique diamond wedding bands are often passed through generations as family heirlooms, but there are other ways to acquire them. For example, they are often sold at estate sales and some professional jewelers have vintage rings in their inventories. Read more... (351 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Fran Allen -
Tuesday, 25. August 2009
by Fran Allen
There are many options available for couples who are searching for the perfect antique diamond wedding bands for their big day. These beautiful rings are gaining fashion — particularly within the elite circles of high society. Vintage rings are often preferred because of their rarity and uniqueness. What could be more exciting than placing a one-of-a-kind heirloom on your lover’s finger on your wedding day?
These stunning antiques are also prized for their fine workmanship. In most cases, the quality of antique diamond wedding rings is much higher than today’s mass-produced rings. The gems selected for these rings were usually of a higher grade and the carat weight of the metals used to be heavier. It can be difficult to find a distinctive wedding ring unless you’re willing design you own. Who has that kind of money these days! Beautiful vintage rings can actually be a much more economical choice.
By definition, antique rings are 50 years old or older while those newer than that are categorized as “estate rings.” Antique diamond wedding rings are often passed down through generations. But don’t despair if you don’t have one of these heirlooms in your family. Jewelers sometimes have vintage rings in their inventory, and they can be found at estate sales. Read more... (404 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Fran Allen -
