Variations in Wedding Bands:
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Metal Bands:
A metal band is a ring with simple plain metal or a stylishly crafted one. As the
lady wears the wedding band accompanying the engagement ring, you might want to
consider a band of the same metal as the ring or another metal color creating a
brilliant contrast. Platinum seldom finds a companion for combination as it is the
purest of all metals and is preferred to remain by it self.
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Studded Bands/ Diamond Bands:
With gemstones gaining more and more eminence, a studded band is embedded in a metal
setting with either of the various gemstones or a combination of a few. There has
also been a widespread acceptance of diamond bands utilized as wedding bands.
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Matching Bridal Sets:
As the lady wears the engagement ring accompanying the wedding band, the need to
complement each other was recognized and the vogue of matching bridal sets began.
A bridal set includes two rings, an engagement ring and a wedding band which are
designed to look one, when worn on the finger.
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Matching Wedding Bands:
Matching bands are a set of two wedding rings, one for the bride and the other for
the groom, for the couples who wish to exchange rings that indicate being a pair.
The two could be completely identical or may have similar designs in different metals
or same metals and different stones, so on and so forth.
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Three-Ring Sets:
The concept of three-ring sets is relatively new. Three-ring sets merge the idea
of bridal sets and matching bands, consisting of an engagement ring, a wedding ring
for the bride and a wedding ring for the groom.
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How to Choose Your Wedding Bands:
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For Men
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Choosing a wedding band for men is simple. The only two things that need be kept
in mind are the thickness of the band and its durability. Men's rings tend to be
a bit wider and heavier to compliment their bigger and stronger hands.
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For Women
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The purchase of wedding bands is of great importance mainly as it should beautifully
complement the engagement ring in the case of women. When picking a wedding ring
for the bride, one needs to take into consideration certain details. To simplify
this process, B2C Jewels has designed these guidelines to assist you:
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Style
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The wedding band style you select could either represent personal styles of the
bride and the groom or could be complementary to each other. Opting between a metal
band and a diamond band is based on your engagement ring and how you want the two
rings to complement each other. If your engagement ring is a classic solitaire you
can check for a diamond band with smaller stones. An easy solution is to select
Matching Bridal Sets.
Most couples prefer matching band sets, but the concept of contrasting wedding bands
has been gaining popularity. The wedding bands of the bride and the groom could
have different metal but same design and similar engraving or same stone set in
different metals.
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Material
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The selection of a wedding band metal is predominantly based on the bride's engagement
ring. One can be creative and choose anything from silver to platinum, including
all shades of gold. Following are the most popular metals with wedding bands:
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Gold:
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Gold is the choice of a majority of couples, particularly due to the traditional
sentiment attached to it and also due to the variation it offers without causing
much of a burden to the pocket. There are a variety of yellow gold, white gold and
rose gold bands or bands showcasing a mix of two or more metals, both plain and
studded, you can choose from.
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Platinum:
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Since platinum is relatively durable, more dense and stronger, it provides higher
resistance to damage and retains its luster for a much longer period than gold.
Nowadays couples, therefore, choose platinum in spite of its high price.
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Silver:
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Though not as popular as gold and platinum, silver does command for some acknowledgement
as a metal for wedding bands, particularly due to its low pricing. There are equal
design options available in silver as much in any other metal. You can even customize
your wedding band as per your requirements in silver.
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Titanium:
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Titanium is the new addition to the list of wedding band metals. Due to its light
weight and strength, it has become a popular choice among those who have to indulge
in rough hand or vigorous work.
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Read our
Metal Guide to acquaint yourself more with these precious metals.
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Gemstone & Mounting:
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The most common gemstone used in wedding bands is diamond. Most wedding bands are
actually diamond bands. Not always do they have diamonds alone, they might combine
other precious gems with diamonds. The gem should be such that it does not clash
with your outfit or other jewelry that you wear. Make sure whatever gem you select
abides by the basic quality standards; the stones should be of good quality to handle
daily wear and tear.
It is very important to select the right kind of mounting for your wedding band
to support your precious gems in a secure encasing. The mounting will determine
the durability of your wedding band.
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Dimension:
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The dimensions of your wedding band fall under lime light once you are through with
the styling of your ring. The two aspects that need to be considered here are the
size of your band and its width, the former being more important.
Your wedding ring has to be of the perfect size of your finger, otherwise it becomes
difficult to adorn it all day. The most crucial aspect to comfort is the right sizing
of the ring. So it requires to be taken much care of.
The other feature to dimensions is the width of your band. Metal you choose comes
into consideration here, as it affects the band weight. If your wedding band is
of broad width with light metal weight, it is likely that your band will bend and
deform easily.
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