How to choose your Wedding bands wedding?

L'Wedding band goes beyond the simple role of jewelry to become a symbol of commitment and true shared love, accompanying the bride and groom on a daily basis. She embodies a promise of union and fidelity, an eternal bond that materializes the decision of two people made for each other to unite for life.

Beyond its strong symbolic significance, theWedding band must also meet practical expectations, particularly in terms of comfort and durability. Choosing these precious jewels is an essential step in wedding planning, so it's important to make the right choice! Follow our article to guide you.

Your Wedding is coming up... when to start looking for your Wedding bands ?

It is advisable to start looking for its Wedding bands several months before the wedding date, ideally between 3 and 6 months in advance. This allows time to compare designs, consider customizations, and consider manufacturing lead times, especially for custom creations. This time also helps avoid last-minute stress.

The essential criteria for choosing the right ones Wedding bands wedding

Several criteria must guide the choice of Wedding bands :

Metal, the mother structure of Wedding bands

For wedding jewelry, especially Wedding bands, the most widespread metal, for its value, strength and durability is gold. This comes in different colors: yellow, white, or 18-carat pink. It remains to find out the gold concentration of the jewelry you covet: the majority of our jewelry has a gold concentration of 75%, in other words 750 thousandths. What differs is the remainder of the alloy: silver, copper and palladium. 

You can also choose the platinum 950, a very resistant metal in its pure state (950% concentration) and bright white (it will be brighter than white gold for example), but at a higher price. There also remains thesilver 925, also bright white at a much more advantageous price but which remains more fragile to wear on a daily basis than the other metals mentioned, especially since the shine will oxidize quickly.

The shape and width for optimal everyday comfort

In general, the Wedding bands have a width that varies between 2 mm and 6 mm. It is possible to opt for a thinner width, up to 1.8 mm, but this can make the ring more fragile and likely to deform over time. 

Conversely, a very wide ring is indeed more resistant, but it often gives a more original and fanciful appearance, which can lessen the symbolic significance of the jewel. On average, women prefer Wedding bands about 2 mm in width, while men often prefer around 3 mm. This also depends on the choice of hand size and the possible presence of an engagement ring for women, in order to obtain a harmonious ensemble.

The finish: matte, glossy, or satin according to taste

There are several metal finishes, that is to say a surface treatment that is applied according to the chosen shape and width:

• Polished finish : This finish consists of making the surface of the ring shiny. It is the most classic and the one that requires the least maintenance.
  

• Brushed finish : Very popular, especially among men, this finish gives a patinated appearance to the jewel thanks to a precise image. The result is less shiny and more discreet than the polished finish. Be careful, in the event of shocks, the ring may receive scratches which stand out as shiny on this finish.
  

• Sandblasted and matte finish : These finishes, respectively with dots for the sandblasted and streaks for the matte, are made by machine. They tend to age less well over time. In addition, when resizing or cleaning, it is difficult to recreate these effects with conventional tools. For these reasons, their use is generally not recommended.
  

• Frosted finish : It is obtained using a coarse-grained file, creating an effect of oriented scratches on the jewel, resembling frost.
  

• Hammered finish : This finish is achieved by striking the surface of the metal with a specific tool to create a textured effect.

The presence or absence of precious stones

The presence of precious stones on a Wedding band adds a touch of sparkle and prestige, but it also influences the price and maintenance of the jewelry. Diamonds are the most common stones, symbolizing purity and eternity. 

Some Wedding bands incorporate colored stones for a more personalized look. However, it should be noted that exposed stones are more sensitive to shocks and may require regular maintenance to maintain their brilliance. For everyday use, a discreetly set model may be preferable to combine aesthetics and comfort. Couples should also consider the symbolism they wish to give to their Wedding band, depending on whether the ring is decorated or not.

Lifestyle: Wedding band adapted to your habits, professions and activities

L'Wedding band must be robust and comfortable depending on your lifestyle: manual, sporty, or very active jobs. Previously, Wedding band resistance to shock and wear. For everyday use, choose a sleek model with a smooth finish that prevents snags while remaining elegant.

Symbolism and personal taste

The choice of theWedding band is also a story of emotion and personal taste. Some couples choose Wedding bands classic and timeless, others opt for original designs that bring out their personality, or even a symbolic metal (or pink for tenderness, or yellow for tradition, etc.).

Wedding bands wedding: budget to plan and its implications

Budget is a determining factor that influences the choice of metal, the presence of diamonds or other stones, and the possibility of custom manufacturing. Precious metals such as platinum or the Wedding bands Stone-set rooms will be more expensive. It is important to set a realistic budget in advance to avoid disappointment.

On which finger should you wear your Wedding band ? 

In France, traditionally theWedding band is worn on the ring finger of the left hand for both women and men. For women, it is worn before the engagement ring on the same finger. An ancestral belief from Ancient Egypt said that the heart was connected by a vein to the ring finger of the left hand, it is called vena amoris, or the vein of love! It is for this reason that it is said that this finger is directly connected to the heart and protects marriage. Beyond the historical symbolism, there is also a religious symbolism which makes theWedding band will be worn on the right or left hand.

Today, depending on preferences, ring shapes and use, some separate theWedding band of the engagement ring on both hands. We recommend choosing rings of the same metal, so that both pieces of jewelry wear in the same way. If the wish is really to find an ideal symbiosis between theWedding band and the engagement ring, we offer many Wedding bands adjusted for engagement rings.

Do we need Wedding bands identical or coordinated?

It is not necessary that the Wedding bands are perfectly identical. Many couples prefer of the Wedding bands coordinates: same metal or same style, but individually adapted to the shape of the fingers and the comfort of each person. The main thing is that the Wedding bands form a harmonious duo and evoke the couple's complicity.

Personalization: unique engravings and details

Engraving is a simple and meaningful way to personalize theWedding band : initials, date, a sweet word, a symbolic phrase or a motif that is dear to you.

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