No matter what comes and goes men will fall in love and soon propose and ultimately seal their holy bond through marriage. As a token of this sacred bond, we have been presenting and exchanging rings for quite a long time in history. Both the occasions are special and so should be the token of love. But more often than not, we get confused as to what kind of ring should we buy for the engagement and what for the wedding, as both carries significant meaning.
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Wedding rings vs. Engagement rings
A ring that is given to your partner at the time of proposal is an engagement ring, or rather we would like to put it in this way – it is the ring given to your partner when both of you have decided to get married sooner or later. A wedding ring is exchanged during your wedding ceremony i.e. when you officially get married. As both the rings are specials, we tend to wear both together as a sign of love and commitment. There are other factors you must pay heed to before heading to buy the rings.
Choose the style according to the choice of your partner
When you have already decided to buy the rings, the first thing to be kept in mind is the choice of your lover. Some of us like an extravagant diamond ring for engagement and go for a simpler band for the wedding ceremony so that they can complement each other and thus could be worn together. But if you have a partner who prefers simple yet unique designs, then you can buy something that is made up of wood, tungsten, ceramic, or a sleek platinum band with a small diamond. For the Epic wedding bands, you can then easily buy a plain rose gold, white gold, or yellow gold band which can surely be a style statement when paired with the engagement ring. Whatever be your preference, opt for something which your partner will be able to wear for a lifetime.
Tips to help to choose the perfect rings
- Plan the purchase
Planning is very crucial for a great purchase. Discuss with your to-be bride or to-be groom and browse online to get some pictures of designs that more or less tally with the one you have in mind. Keep them handy and show them to the person who will be attending you at your chosen store. So, do your homework. It will save your time (and can save your money too) to a great extent.
- Shop together
When you have already decided to spend the rest of your lives together, then why should you be choosing your rings separately? Shop together and even if then you are not sure which one to choose, many shops are there that allow you to try replicas for a week so that you can be very sure which is the ONE.
- Decide on the budget
Planning a wedding can burn a hole in your pocket. So, it’s advisable to cut your coat according to the cloth. You might want to gift the most expensive ring for your engagement but often we are not in a position to spend such a hefty amount solely on a ring. Keep that wish and who knows you can upgrade the present ring with the desired one in any of your anniversaries to come.
Conclusion
At the day’s end, just remember, it is the commitment that matters the most and not a piece of jewelry.