9 Ways to Pick the Perfect Wedding Ring

9 Ways to Pick the Perfect Wedding Ring Created By : Keith Macey

Way 1 : Narrow Down Your Wedding Ring Choices Diamonds or gemstones, platinum or gold—narrowing down your ring options may seem over whelming, but don’t panic. Just take it one step at a time. Start with style.

Way 2 : Consider Buying Your Ring and Your Bands Together If you prefer to be surprised by the engagement ring, this may not work, but knowing what bands go with the engagement ring can help you make a decision.

Way 3 : Start Your Ring Search Early Once you have a basic idea of what kind of ring you'd like, it's time for the fun part: trying them on! Give yourselves at least two to three months before the wedding date to ring shop. You'll need this time to browse, research prices and revisit rings that catch your eye. If you have your heart set on a custom ring, you'll probably need even more time. And keep in mind: Extras, like engraving, can take up to one month.

Way 4 : Set a Budget Shop with the assumption that you'll spend about 3 percent of your total wedding budget on the rings. Depending on the retailer, a plain, 14-karat gold or simple platinum band can cost around $1,000. Embellishments, like diamonds or engraving, will quickly add to the cost, so factor that into your budget if you plan to personalize your rings with any of these extras.

Way 5 : Keep Your Lifestyle in Mind Remember: You're going to wear this band every day, so the goal is to choose something that seamlessly becomes a part of your life. If you work with your hands, you may want to search for a simple, solid metal ring and avoid gemstones that can come loose or carvings, which can trap dirt.

Way 6 : Try Something Different You may love the idea of a braided rose gold ring or a diamond eternity band, but once you get to the store, try some rings that aren't on your inspiration board. Chat with the jeweler, then let them make suggestions based on what you like and don't rule anything out.

Way 7 : Consider the Maintenance To keep a wedding band with stones clean and sparkling, you'll need to wash and soak it in warm sudsy water, then gently brush it with a soft toothbrush or eyebrow brush ,rinse it and pat it dry with a soft lint-free cloth.

Way 8 : Size It Right Most people rarely take off their wedding bands; they wear them through summers, winters, exercise, pregnancies—all times when your fingers swell and contract from heat, cold, water retention or weight gain. To find the right size that will best weather all of those changes, schedule your final ring fitting at a time when you're calm and your body temperature is normal.

Way 9 : Check for Quality Quality control applies to all rings, not just your wedding bands. Make sure the ring has two marks inside the band: the manufacturer's trademark (this proves they stand behind their work) and the quality mark, 24K or PLAT, for example (this proves the metal quality is what the retailer says it is).

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