Each couple imagines the perfect wedding in their own way. For some, this is a magnificent celebration surrounded by hundreds of guests. And someone likes a modest registration in the circle of their closest friends and relatives. Of course, financial resources play an important role. But both remain true to the tradition of exchanging wedding rings.
Paired jewelry since ancient times served as a symbol of belonging to each other, a man and a woman, a sign of their love and legal union.
List of the best producers
Cartier ("Cartier") is a French jewelry brand. This company produces watches, accessories, perfumes and jewelry, including beautiful wedding rings. Jewelry from Cartier is a work of art that emphasizes the status and we alth of the owner. At the same time, the company has a flexible pricing policy: gold wedding rings from a world famous brand can be bought for 40-45 thousand rubles.
Tiffany & Co ("Tiffany"). The stores of this multinational jewelry company are open onaround the world. Tiffany jewelry is elegant, feminine and very beautiful. When a girl dreams of a perfect wedding, in her fantasies she sees herself trying on just such a ring on her hands. The price range is quite wide - from 50 thousand rubles. up to 1.5 million. Below in the photo - wedding rings from Tiffany.
Company SOKOLOV. Manufactures various types of jewelry. An engagement ring of this brand can be purchased at a price of 5.5 thousand rubles.
Bronnitsky jewelry factory. A smooth wedding ring without white, red or yellow gold inserts from this manufacturer will cost 7-10 thousand rubles.
Estet Trading House. Own production and about 8,000 partner stores in Russia. A smooth engagement ring of this brand can be purchased at a price of 6 thousand rubles.
This list features some of the most famous jewelry brands on the Russian market. But you should not stop only at them - in every city there are many salons with a good choice, but much more affordable prices. In fact, the range starts from 4 thousand rubles. for an inexpensive item from an ordinary jewelry store. An elite jewelry will cost from 60 thousand rubles, while there is no price ceiling. It all depends on the financial capabilities of the future spouses.
You need to choose not only the manufacturer, but also the design of the product. And here you can’t make a mistake, since spouses almost never take off their wedding rings. How should they look? It always comes down to personal preference.
Classic
Traditionalsmooth rims are still very popular. This jewelry is simple, very concise, almost strict and looks like a wedding, and not just a beautiful piece of jewelry.
Sleek gold wedding rings have many advantages:
- easy to clean;
- can be polished at home;
- easy to adjust the size;
- suitable for any style of clothing;
- inexpensive and practical.
The disadvantages include the fact that scratches quickly appear on the shiny surface. In addition, many do not like such banal decorations.
Gem-encrusted
Precious and semi-precious stones set in gold and platinum are very popular with women. The product can be decorated with one stone (large or small) or a scattering of small ones. The diamond wedding ring is a European classic, and there are both women's and men's models.
Pros of an inlaid ring:
- the product looks luxurious and very expensive;
- can be worn not only as a symbol of marital ties, but also as an independent decoration;
- , emerald - wisdom and marital happiness, etc.).
There are also disadvantages:
- stones often cling to clothes;
- easy to buy a fake;
- stones sometimes fall out due to improper care;
- hard to clean;
- some minerals darken over time or are too brittle.
With complex ornaments or openwork
Below in the photo - embossed and openwork wedding rings, made in different styles. Such jewelry always wins thanks to intricate weaving or interesting design. Even simple notches on the rim in the form of diamond facets add shine and shimmer to the jewelry, as from a scattering of precious stones. On such products, small scratches are almost invisible.
The disadvantages include the difficulty of cleaning, in addition, the relief ornament or too convex elements cause inconvenience when worn.
Combined
Today, wedding rings made of several metals, such as silver and gold, platinum and gold, etc., are at the peak of popularity. Such models have an original appearance, they are great for both men and women, and go well with mixed style. Another combination of different materials increases the strength of the product, and sometimes due to the addition of silver elements and reduces its cost.
The disadvantages include the difficulty of correcting the size, in addition, such rings almost always turn out to be quite large and heavy, which ultimately affects the price.
Original design
If there is no dream wedding ring on sale, there is always a possibilityorder an original jewelry from a jeweler. He will help to realize any, even the most crazy idea. You can order a ring like that of an elven princess or in the style of your favorite computer toy - the only limitation here will be financial opportunities, since designer jewelry is always more expensive.
Choice of product material
Wedding rings are worn all the time, many do not take them off even at night. Therefore, the product must be made of high quality and durable material. That is why 900 gold is so rarely used in jewelry - it is too soft, easily deformed and has a lot of scratches.
The most common assay for wedding rings is the 585th. This number means that the alloy contains 58.5% gold, and the rest is various alloying additives that give the metal strength and resistance to external influences. Most often it is nickel, copper and silver, less often - palladium or zinc.
Lower karat pieces like 375 or 500 are cheaper but don't look too good either.
In Europe and the USA, another alloy rating system is used - carat. In this case, the entire product is divided into 24 parts, and the number on the price tag (18 K, 16 K) indicates how many of them are pure gold. For example, 10 K corresponds to sample 417 (41.7%), 21 K corresponds to sample 875 (87.5%).
The color of the gold alloy does not have to be yellow, it depends on the amount and type of ligature (additives). Therefore, gold can be white red, pink and even green.
Also forwedding rings are made using platinum - this is the most expensive jewelry metal. Jewelry made from it is very durable, but will cost at least 2 times more than its gold counterpart.
More budget option - high-carat silver rings, 925th or 960th. Products made from this material are not inferior in appearance to platinum and white gold jewelry, but they are slightly less durable. In addition, silver tends to darken over time and needs to be cleaned frequently.
How to choose the width of a wedding ring
Which ring to choose - elegant and thin or massive and wide? It is traditionally believed that narrow rings look more beautiful on a woman's hand, which can be smooth or serve as a setting for a stone. Whereas a massive wide ring in a simple style is suitable for a man. But in fact, it all depends on the individual and on his form of hands and fingers. If the fingers are shaped like short and thick sausages (this occurs even in people with a normal physique), then a narrow ring on them will look ridiculous. Owners of long and thin fingers, on the contrary, should refrain from too wide and heavy rims that will look too bulky on a small hand.
Size
Not all wedding rings can be easily adjusted to size. Therefore, when buying, you need to carefully check how the jewelry sits on your finger. It should tightly cover the phalanx, but not reap. If the ring sits too loosely, there is a high risk of accidentally losing it. Decoration is better to try on several times during the day, as withthe same thing happens with the fingers as with the legs - they swell in the evening or from extreme heat and swell.
If you order a ring from a catalog, then you need to know your exact size - the diameter of the phalanx in millimeters. On the Russian jewelry market, you can find rings from 15 to 24 sizes, there are also fractional values - 15, 5, 16, 5, etc. Models that differ from this range are found, but quite rarely.
When buying it is worth remembering that the actual size of the ring may differ from that indicated in the price tag by half a millimeter. At the same time, for more expensive jewelry, the parameters are verified more carefully, the deviations are minimal.
It is also important to know that products with a concave back sit on the finger more comfortably, and a flat surface, although preventing the ring from slipping, often cuts into the skin.
Who should buy rings
This is quite an interesting question. Traditionally, the rings must be chosen and paid for by the groom. But if the bride does not like them, then the couple runs the risk of quarreling even before official relations are formalized. So paired wedding rings are best to choose together.
When a girl is proposed, she is presented with an engagement ring. His fiancé chooses himself. It is worn on the same finger as the wedding dress. After registration, they remove it and put on a wedding band. Or they wear both jewelry if they are made in the same style.
By European standards, an engagement ring should cost as much as 1-2 of the future spouse's salary.
Some useful tips
- A simple, smooth ring can be engraved with the date of the wedding or the names of the spouses, and it will instantly become unique.
- In a jewelry store, you should listen to the opinion of consultants - these people are well acquainted with the assortment and can give valuable advice.
- You need to start looking for rings long before the wedding, so you will have a lot of time to find the right model or order an original designer jewelry.
- If it is difficult to decide which option is right for you, you can alternately try on several models and capture the results in a photo. Wedding rings are very different, and when the range is wide, the eyes just run wide. At home, you can take your time to look through the pictures and choose the ring you like the most.
- Don't neglect discounts and special offers. This way you can save up to 60% of the cost.
- If you have not found anything suitable on the Russian jewelry market, try looking in the catalogs of foreign manufacturers.
- If you order designer rings from a jeweler, you should first ask about his reputation with past customers.
- When buying paired rings, you need to remember the practical side of the issue. Perhaps smooth wedding rings, not overloaded with stones and decor, are just what you need.
- Those who are planning a wedding, it is best to stop at simple silver rings. Sometimes they are engraved with words from prayers on the back of the item.
- It is not customary to wear and give rings with any dark stones at a wedding.
- Family ring asengagement should be accepted only if its previous owner was happy in marriage and in life. Since there is a sign that the newlyweds will repeat the fate of the previous owners of the jewelry.
