If you have a creative spirit, it would be both fun and interesting for you to decide you want a custom design for your own personal wedding band. Something that is unique to you and you alone. Here are some ideas to help you with your choices.
Think back to the time of Queen Victoria, the queen who introduced what was to become vintage and romance to the 20th century. She fell in love with and married her cousin Prince Phillip. She had wedding rings made for them that spoke of the ancient cultures of Egypt and Arabia. Made of a circle of snakes, it stood for the never ending bond of love. She wore it long past his unexpected death.
If you do like the romance of the past, you can go on-line and see many, many designs that re-create the spirit of antique and vintage jewelry. Queen Victorias son, Edward, who ruled after her death brought visions of animals and flowers to the wedding bands of the day. Art Nouveau and Art Deco followed the Edwardian age, using their own particulars styles to mimic the eras of their popularity.
And, lets not forget the beauty of Irish wedding rings, or the Celtic bands that have their own style and grace. We even have the pave style that resembles sprinkling diamonds on the band that is now back in vogue.
But, perhaps you are not a romantic, but consider yourself one of todays modern on-the-go women. There are several avenues of creativity you can wander through to get your own perfect wedding band.
You can choose between white gold, yellow gold and platinum. Platinum is popular these days because of its durability and many think it reflects the light. Many modern women like to mix their yellow gold with their white to make a wedding band interesting and stylish
Some people like to design their own wedding bands and then engrave something on the inside that is particular to her and her sweetheart. Sometimes it is a saying and then again, it can be the day they met, or the day they married. Others engrave a birthday. Thats one way to make sure he never forgets it, isnt it?
After you have thought about it awhile and wandered through the trays at your jewelers, find someone who can do custom work and comes recommended by someone you trust. If you can, bring a drawing or a picture of what you have in mind. You have to communicate your idea so the more can you show her, the better.
Have her speak back to you what she thinks you are envisioning. Be prepared to have to pay for at least half the cost if not the whole amount. Dont walk out of there unless you are reasonably sure you are both thinking along the same lines. Also make sure she understands the date when you expect your rings to be finished. Give yourself plenty of leeway in case you dont like her first design.
When it is finally done, and he puts it on your finger at your wedding, you can feel the glow of knowing you had these wedding bands made just for the two of you. Like you and your sweetheart, theyre special.
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