How to Create Your Own Wedding Band
Your wedding ring is one of the most important pieces of jewelry you'll ever wear. To make your wedding band even more sentimental, you can create a ring that is completely original. The customized band will be a constant reminder of the love and fidelity that you and your spouse share.
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Select the type of metal you want the ring to be made from. If you usually wear gold jewelry, a gold wedding band is likely to fit your style and personality. If most of your every day jewelry (i.e. watch, earrings) are silver or platinum, these metals are ideal choices for wedding bands. Once you've decided on the metal, visit your local jeweler to try on some rings in order to determine which metal you prefer against your skin.
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Select stones that you'll use to decorate your wedding band, if any. Embedded stones are an ideal choice for wedding bands, since stone settings are common for engagement rings. While diamonds are a common choice, it's perfectly fine to choose colored stones, such as emeralds or rubies, for the wedding band. Log onto a website that will allow you to see how you wedding band will look once you've added the size and amount of stones you want, so you can be sure of the design before you buy; sites like www.goldenmine.com are a good resource for seeing the finished product of your wedding band, even if you decide to buy from a live jeweler.
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Finish the ring with a special engraved message. This will make the wedding band perfectly customized; while stone and metal choices can be shared among many people, the engraved wording on the ring can be 100 percent original. You can engrave your name and your spouse's name inside of the ring, along with the date of your wedding, or simply your family name, and the year you were married. A heartfelt message, such as "Forever yours" or "Always" can be engraved on the ring as well, and will serve as a constant reminder of your lifelong commitment to one another.
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