Tips on Choosing Your Wedding Ring
It is customary around the world for married couples to wear wedding rings (also referred to as wedding bands) as a symbol of their love and commitment to one another. A wedding ring is an item of jewellery that will be worn every single day of your wedded life together and for this reason alone the purchase of a wedding band for your loved one is an extremely important purchase. Below is our guide to wedding rings and tips to help you to choose the perfect wedding rings that you will love and cherish forever:
In short: Choose a UK wedding band 4-6 months before the ceremony, matching metal type to the engagement ring (18kt yellow with 18kt yellow, platinum with platinum) and aligning profile so they sit flush. Standard widths run 1.8-2.5mm for ladies and 3-5mm for gents, with UK 2025 prices typically £350-£1,500 per band. Curved or shaped bands close the 1-2mm gap that catches on fabric.
Why do we wear wedding bands?
The exchange of wedding bands has been a physical symbol of a relationship status transitioning from a couple to a married partnership for many centuries. In fact the giving of wedding rings dates back to Ancient Egypt when couples exchanged rings braided from sedges, reeds and rushes with papyrus, to give both as a symbol of ownership of the woman, and as a symbol of eternity as the Egyptians believed that a wedding ring symbolised a never ending partnership. Since these ancient times wedding bands have continued to have cultural significance across the world in dozens of countries as a sign of marriage.
