Choosing a Wedding Ring

The most important task to do is to choose the wedding ring that symbolizes your love for one another. It is important that both of you engaged to do this portion.

Design of the ring

What sort of design should you go for? Modern? Classic? Contemporary? Is there a particular design which can be a token of love?

Should you go for a custom made ring or to buy it off the shelf? How much does it take to get a designer to design the ring?

Material for the ring - A diamond or a gem stone?

Should it be a diamond ring or a semi precious gem stone? Should it be made of gold, white gold or sliver? Depending on your preferences, choose the material which both of you are comfortable with. This is one important question you should both decide as it would mean eating up a substantial part of your budget. If you are opting for the 1 carat diamond, then you should know that the budget might be lesser for certain items elsewhere.

A good diamond should sparkle brilliantly than those of lesser quality. The way it is cut and how the facets reflect light would determine the quality of the diamond. Go to a merchant whom you trust or have a good reputation to buy the diamond ring.

Clarity, which is the tiny flaws in a stone that can only be seen under magnification, is one other thing to look out for. If you are looking at semi precious stone, you might want to determine the grade of the stone.

Budget

The budget should be one of the considerations which both of you should be looking at. It is not the cost of the ring that matters but rather the heart. If you cannot afford to buy a fancy ring, you might want to buy a normal ring. A simple plain design might be one that is evergreen and lasting.

One other important thing is that you should be buying the rings together. Do your homework first. Look at the magazines and keep a lookout on shops that offer discounts. It helps to do a little homework instead of hunting blindfolded. Good Luck in your wedding ring hunt!