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Jewelry, Women's Favorite!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

All About Wedding Bands

A wedding is probably incomplete without a wedding ring or wedding band. The wedding band itself is a physical representation that a person is bound in the commitment of marriage to his or her partner. All wedding bands share the same meaning in symbolism and representation but in style, design and physical characteristics, each band is made distinct from the others.

Wedding bands are crafted and produced from various kinds of metals and stones. They are finished and polished too in different textures and metal manufacturing. The difference in wedding bands also covers the band's weight, durability and colors. All these contribute to the actual price of the wedding bands. The most expensive is the platinum ring and is also more durable than gold rings. But the same aesthetic quality of platinum is also seen in titanium rings which are also strong but lighter than platinum. Gold rings are also of yellow and white colors. Some metals used in wedding bands are hypo-allergenic while others are not so this may be a fact that you would want to know when buying wedding rings.

The style of the wedding ring may also be chosen to match the couple's or person's clothing preference and lifestyle. If you have an active lifestyle, it would be practical to choose a simple ring with rounded edges rather than a ring with detailed and elaborate stone settings. There are also antique wedding rings for those who prefer a traditional wedding. Bands for a wedding are also in modern and contemporary styles for those with an up-to-date wedding in mind.

With all the countless variations and types of wedding rings and bands, every couple may find something that will suit they requirements and budgets. Some rings are even unusually designed and are ideal for people who want to stand out from the rest. There are hand woven bands crafted by artistic jewelry makers out of silver, gold, platinum and other metals. Rings of this type are manually made one by one to provide it with intricate detailing.

For couples who are more inclined to a green wedding or would like to incorporate some earth-friendly concepts in the wedding, there are Eco-friendly rings to consider. Some rings are made of recycled metals and non-conflict stones. Other option for Eco-friendly ring is the wooden ring made from real woods.

Cheap wedding rings are ideal for couples planning their marriage on a budget. These days, some people are trying to be more practical than sentimental when it comes to living their lives and a wedding band is not an exception. Wedding rings made from silver is among the well-known wedding band alternatives. Silver is among the precious metals aside from gold and platinum but costs less. Silver has a bright white color and is also hard to wear. Second hand wedding bands are also a cheap alternative to expensive bands. Some prefer these ring types as the rings itself have a history and unique character in them. But make sure second hand rings are bought from reliable and trusted sources and sellers.

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