How to Create Wedding Ring Sets
Some brides are choosing to wear just their engagement ring instead of having a separate wedding band. It may be important to you for sentimental reasons to have two rings. You also might just want a bolder look. Having two rings gives you options. You can wear only the wedding band depending on your mood and the occasion. Here is how to create a wedding ring set. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Alert your jeweler, even if you aren't going to purchase the wedding band on the same day. The jeweler will be able to guide you to rings that fit together. He will also be able to tell you which engagement rings fit well with other bands. If you buy an engagement ring with an elaborate side setting, it will get lost against the band.
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Match the engagement ring. You can still have two rings even if your engagement ring isn't part of a set. Look for a wedding band that has the same color of gold. You'll also want to match the gem or diamond color. You can even add gemstones like sapphires or emeralds for color. As long as the band also has diamonds, it will still coordinate with your engagement ring. Keep the style of your engagement ring in mind. If your ring is contemporary, go for a sleek diamond band. If your engagement ring is vintage-inspired, look for a band with engraving to create a wedding ring set.
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Look for ring guards. These are bands that fit on either side of your ring. Their purpose is to protect the center stone from everyday abuse. These often come in sets so you can have one on the top and bottom of your ring. These can even swirl around your diamond to give a modern feel. This creates a wedding ring set but also totally changes the feeling of your engagement ring.
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Consider the edge of your band. If your engagement ring has a straight edge, then you can go with a traditional straight-edged wedding band. Some engagement rings swoop in the middle because of the setting of the round diamond. You may have to have a wedding ring custom made to create a wedding ring set. This way the rings will fit together perfectly.
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Be inspired by designer sets. The famous jeweler Tiffany's has a line of band rings called Celebration rings. It's a line of stackable bands that come in all styles, shapes and colors. They advocate stacking several of these rings on top of each other. They all seem to match as long as the rings are in the same metal. This is a way to create a wedding ring set if you can't find anything that matches your engagement ring. This will add interest to your set, because not many people will have one like it. You can even add another band to your wedding set for an anniversary.
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Shop vintage. The trend to wear an engagement ring instead of a wedding ring set is a recent development. If you shop for antique jewelry, you'll often find matching wedding ring sets. Plus, your jewelry will have a sense of history.
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Create a complete wedding ring set. When you are shopping for your wedding band, see if there is a ring for your husband as well. This way all of your rings will match.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep them together. You might find wearing your wedding set difficult. The rings may constantly slide around your finger so the fronts aren't aligned. If you are always going to wear the rings as a set, talk to your jeweler to see if your particular set can be soldered together.
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