Wedding Ring

August 6th, 2010 Categories: Wedding Accessories

A wedding ring or wedding band is a metal ring indicating the wearer is married. The custom of wearing such a ring has spread widely beyond its origin in Europe.
In Western cultures a wedding ring is traditionally worn on the ring finger. This developed from the Roman “annulus pronubis” when the man gave a ring to the woman at the betrothal ceremony. According to tradition in some countries (derived from Roman belief), the wedding ring is worn on the left ring finger because the vein in the left ring finger, referred to as the vena amoris was believed to be directly connected to the heart, a symbol of love. Blessing the wedding ring and putting it on the bride’s finger dates from the 11th century. But Now, depending on the local culture, it is worn on the base of the right or the left ring finger.
Besides engagement rings, wedding rings are probably the most crucial of all ring purchases. The symbolism behind a ring of this type is so great that choosing a perfect ring is a very important task. There are many decisions a couple needs to make with regard to choosing wedding rings.
Frist, you have to decide what type of material you would like your rings to be created from. Weddings rings are designed from materials such as yellow gold, white gold, sterling silver, platinum, and titanium. Yellow gold is still one of the most popular materials for engagement rings and wedding bands and can be found in 10K, 14K, or 18K. White gold is becoming a bit more popular because it tends to look a tad more modern and stylish. Platinum is one of the hardest metals that is used to create engagement and wedding rings. Many people are now choosing this material because of its durability and the idea that like their marriage it will withstand time. Titanium is kind of the new metal. It is very long lasting, lightweight and not very expensive. These are the most durable wedding rings on the market and are very popular among men because of their elegant style and withstanding power. Secend, there are a number of different unique and exquisite styles of wedding rings for both men and women. You should not only choose wedding rings that will match most of your wedding gowns, but wear every day for the rest of your life.
Remember, above all, these are the wedding rings that you both will wear for a very long time. It should stand for you love and devotion and commitment to one another. Choose one that will last.

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