Wedding bands, and rings, in general, are divided into broad classes. The first obvious class in Wedding ring styles is a gender based demarcation. Men’s rings are usually heavier and thicker, while women’s rings are thinner and lighter. As wedding ring trends come and go, here is a compilation of the latest trends.
Antique rings – These rings you won’t find in a catalog unless you’re browsing antique stores. In the jewelry world, antique rings must be 50-100+ years old depending on who you ask. Your great-grandmother’s wedding band is an example of an antique ring. It is a piece of jewelry from the past. Most people choose an antique ring for family reasons. If you choose an antique ring, make sure that the band’s metal is compatible with your skin. That silver ring from long ago might not wear well on your hands today without adequate cleaning.
Vintage/Retro rings – These are rings made in an antique style, but are modern pieces. They often use modern technology to imitate what master jewelers used to do by hand. Most of the vintage wedding bands can be further divided into specific art periods, such as Art nouveau and Art Deco. Most vintage rings are imitating styles from the 1920s onward.
Contemporary rings – Contemporary rings are much sleeker and less gaudy than vintage or antique rings thought they might cost just the same particular if they are made of Platinum. Many contemporary rings are mass produced and have minimal detailing making them suitable for people who are very active as wearing a big ring can interfere with physical activity. It can also catch on things. This is one reason why eternity bands and anniversary bands are popular. An eternity band uses a row of small stones all around the band to symbolize eternity. An anniversary band’s stones only go part of the way around so there are no stones between or under the fingers.
Of course, you can find custom jewelers who have their own contemporary fashions that aren’t mass-produced. It will be priced higher than your mass produced ring, but you will receive something made specifically for you.
Speaking of unusual rings, there are some jewelers that are pushing the boundaries of wedding bands. Some use new alloys. Others use laser etching, and some are even shaped to look like animals! If you do a search for unusual wedding bands, you’ll find several jewelers who are trying to make their own stamp on the contemporary scene. If you don’t like the vintage styles and you think most contemporary bands are too plain, you should take a look at some of your local designers. You may find a ring you’ll fall in love with!
By focusing on a broad class of ring, you can quickly narrow down your choices for wedding bands. Once you have that, you can winnow the field down by choosing between different metals and stone cuts until you find the perfect ring for your special day.
The guest post is written by Michael from TimelessWeddingBands.com. Images from Timeless Wedding bands
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