Wedding Ring Styles
Ashira Raddadash
Rings are a timeless classic that symbolize the eternal commitment that is made between the couple. It is a symbol that most Americans can spot easily with just a glance down to a person’s left hand. The classic style, however, of said ring changes with the fashion and the times. Here are some current classics, alternative options, fun additions to the tradition that you might enjoy, as well as a little history thrown in for fun!
Classic:
The term “classic” is subjective, what might be classic to us today at one time was not a classic. For instance, a classic wedding ring 150 years ago would have probably been a simple gold wedding band without any of our modern embellishments. Whereas cluster rings were what was considered to be a classic wedding style in the 1910s. Ever since the 1940s the classic has been a diamond ring. Ever since the advertisement from De Beers Diamond Co in 1947 that stated that “A diamond is forever”, people cannot get enough of them! As well as most brides will not even consider a different main stone alternative. Although the shape of the cut of the diamond will differ depending on the bride as well as trending styles. As for today the pear shape cut ring has grown in popularity within the last five years as well as the oval shape.
Tattoo:
Whether or not you and your fiance are more alternative, you might consider tattooing a wedding band on your left ring finger instead of wearing a ring at all. Some enjoy this alternative as it is a more permanent symbol as opposed to the ring that can be removed. This takes the anxiety away from either losing or having your ring stolen, because it is permanently attached to both you and your fiance! For the more creative, this also offers an opportunity for some more in depth customization of your rings that a traditional ring may not be able to offer.
Anniversary Rings:
Due to the decline in popularity of the stacking set, some choose to just keep their engagement ring as both their wedding “band” and ring all in one foregoing the wedding band altogether. A fun idea that some brides are choosing is getting different bands to stack with their engagement ring when they reach important milestones in their relationships. Starting with the engagement ring and then adding a simple ring to the stack on, perhaps, their fifth anniversary.
Whether you choose to have the traditional forever diamond, getting a stack over the course of your marriage, or getting it inked on your finger, the symbolism of this ring is what truly matters. The infinity of the circle symbolizes that love that you and your future spouse share that cannot be broken.