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Top 6 Most Popular Wedding Ring Questions Answered

Written on November 12, 2010 by Hunter Honey

1. Where and when should Ie begin to research engagement rings and wedding bands? When a bride begins research on engagement rings and wedding bands is a personal decision.  The general suggestion, however, is that couples begin their research at least 6 months prior to the engagement or wedding. Take time to fully understand the intricacies of diamonds, and to evaluate what type of setting you’re looking for. You are making a considerable investment in a diamond and this investment will need to be safeguarded by the setting. And since an engagement ring will be worn daily and subject to the wear of everyday life, it will need to be sturdy and enduring. Platinum is the most enduring of precious metals, holding a diamond securely forever and not wearing down from daily wear like other metals. Therefore, it’s the wisest choice for your rings. Additionally, because platinum is a pure and naturally white metal, it will maximize the fire and brilliance of the engagement diamond – a desired affect for every bride.

Engagement rings and wedding bands are treasures that become family heirlooms and should be purchased with that in mind. Only the finest quality metal should be appropriate.

As far as where research should begin, you can always starting at the top and trade down from there. You may be surprised at how affordable the best can be! Start online by researching sites that offer you a wide selection of designers and styles, such as PreciousPlatinum.com. Narrow your search down from there to the designers and styles you like. Then visit the suggested retailers so that you can see the styles in person and learn more. Remember to ask about quality; not only for the diamonds but for the mountings and bands, you need something to stand up to a lifetime of daily wear.

2. Do my engagement ring and wedding band have to match? These days people prefer to express their individuality in the styles of rings they wear as wedding bands.  We agree couples should choose styles that they love, and that show their own personal style. However, because they are a great symbol of marriage, the rings exchanged between a couple should have some unifying characteristics. If he’s modern and you’re romantic, that’s fine. Consider keeping the rings metal the same – if she has platinum then keep his ring platinum too, to symbolize your lives together and show metal harmony.

As for the engagement ring and wedding band, these should always match. Especially if the two rings are worn together on the same finger, the ring with the more durable metal like platinum can wear away the lesser metal (white gold) somewhat quickly. Therefore, it’s best that the metal of the engagement ring match the metal of the wedding band.

3. Do I have to wear my engagement ring and wedding band on the same finger? There is no “official rule” that the engagement ring needs to be worn on the same finger as the wedding band, except for the ancient belief that the fourth finger of the left hand contains the vein that runs directly to the heart and therefore, both rings were placed there. Many women, specifically those who love some of the unusual cuts of diamonds, will opt to wear their wedding band separately from the engagement ring. That’s fine! However, remember the special significance of both and ensure that both are made from materials that will provide you a lifetime of daily wear. If you do choose to wear the rings together, remember to ensure that both rings are made from the same metal so that the more durable metal does not wear down the less durable metal.

4. I’ve noticed some trendy styles in engagement rings and love them. But, should I forgo trendy and stick to classic? If you are a lover of some of the newer trendy styles in engagement rings then you should indulge that love. Two things that you’ll want to consider however, are if the style is “too trendy,” you may tire of it after a few years. This choice is one you’ll be making for life and you should ensure that you’ll be happy with it for years to come. Additionally, you should consider that the ring will be worn daily. From a style perspective, that means that large protruding areas or shanks that are too wide or cumbersome can mean that your ring won’t be as comfortable to wear daily. From a durability perspective, that means you’ll want to choose a durable metal like platinum that will stand up to daily wear and still look as beautiful on your 50th anniversary as it does the day of your wedding.

5. We don’t have a huge budget for our wedding bands, so what should we get? Budgets are a very personal item when it comes to engagement rings and wedding bands and a couple should buy the very best they can afford to mark the significance of becoming engaged and married. Typically, the “rule” is to apply a “two-months’ salary” guideline to the engagement ring, and then another one-month’s salary devoted to purchasing the two wedding bands. For some, this may not be a possibility. We would still remind couples to remember the significance of the moment and think about the fact that these items need to be worn daily for life. With platinum being the best metal for wedding bands Many couples might be surprised at just how affordable the best can be.

Once you set a budget that works for you, research online and in-store to see if buying the best is still an option within your budget. A couple of websites that might help you determine this are PreciousPlatinum.com where you will find a variety of designer styles and a calculator to help you determine budget. You can also view platinum options on online retailer BlueNile.com.

6. I have short fingers- what type of engagement ring and wedding band would look best on me? Many people think that if they have shorter fingers that it’s difficult to wear rings. Not true! The trick is to give your fingers the appearance of length and there are a couple of simple rules that you can apply to do this. First, remember that you may not have as long a distance between knuckles as people with longer hands. To give the illusion that the space is longer than it is, choose rings that are narrower in width. Specifically when you’ll want to wear your engagement ring and wedding band on the same finger, narrower rings stacked together give the visual impression that the space is longer than it is.  Make sure your rings stack up against one another with no gap to maximize this affect. Additionally, if you choose a style that is crowned by a “north/south” orientation on top – perhaps a marquise cut stone or a narrower emerald cut or radiant cut (one that is longer from knuckle to tip of finger) the line that is created along the finger will create the illusion of length.

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