Wedding rings

Wedding ring - a symbol of love and loyalty. He is chosen for life, and putting on, practically not removed. There are many signs associated with him, songs are dedicated to him, this is a special decoration for a young couple who have decided to tie their hearts forever.

The tradition of giving each other wedding rings originated many hundreds of years ago. Scientists say that the analogue of the modern wedding ring was used in ancient Rome. True, at that time he had a completely different meaning.

Accessory designated ownership of the owner. Women wore it, and this distinctive sign indicated that it "belongs" to a certain man. The ring was put on the finger and flattened so that it was impossible to remove it from the hand. Notches on the ring indicate the name of the "owner" of the woman.

Despite the seeming cruelty and cynicism of such jewelry, wearing it did not give the woman any problems. On the contrary, the decoration was a kind of security element, so that unfamiliar men could not even look in the direction of a “unfree” woman.

The idea of ​​the ancient Romans soon became widespread in Asian countries. Oriental men didn’t stomp metal on a woman’s finger, they came up with a more ingenious way. The little ring was equipped with a secret mechanism and simply snapped onto the finger. To remove it was required to perform a series of manipulations in a certain order. One wrong move - and the decoration just fell apart on the finger. It was impossible to restore it. Broken ring led to a woman suspicion of treason.

In some countries, the ring did not carry any meaning. Lovers of young people approached the giving of jewelry from a purely practical point of view. On the wedding day, the young man was given brass knuckles, and the girls were given a thimble.

Today, a wedding ring is not a symbol of something mystical and mysterious, people put a completely different meaning into it. To create this symbol of marital fidelity at different times, wood, stone, leather, and metal were used. Today, jewelry made of precious metals is most common.

Special mention deserves the shape of the ring. The vicious circle symbolizes the infinity of the marriage union. According to another theory of interpretation, these are two halves combined into one whole.

The concept of a wedding ring is familiar and familiar to us for many years. The engagement ring appeared much later. His lover gives him a girl when he asks for her hand. This ornament indicates that consent has been obtained and young people are preparing for the conclusion of a marriage.

This ring is intended only for girls, young people do not wear it. It is made of precious metals and complemented by a variety of decor.

Both men and women wear wedding rings. They are exchanged at the time of the conclusion of the marriage union. Previously, the most popular were smooth rings. But today there is a certain demand for jewelery with a corrugated surface, engravings, jewelery made of precious stones.

Wedding rings - a special type of jewelry. They are worn by Orthodox people and residents of several European countries during church weddings. Catholics use ordinary rings for this. Put them on the ring finger of his left hand. It is believed that it is through him the path to the heart.

A few centuries ago it was decided that the rings for men were made of gold, and for women - of silver. The patron saint of this metal was considered the Moon - "female" planet.Today, the choice of material for creating a set of wedding jewelry is a matter of exclusively taste and desire of each pair.

To the choice of wedding rings, a young couple is very serious. It is not surprising that before buying young people have to go around a lot of jewelry stores. A few years ago, these jewelry for the wedding looked quite simple - smooth rings of gold without any jewelry. They differed only in width.

Today, the most beautiful accessories are presented in a huge range, so the choice is becoming increasingly difficult.

Among the abundance of jewelry you can find elegant, delicate ringlets of silver, and massive, luxurious products made of gold, and accessories of platinum, which are unique in their beauty. They can be decorated with inserts of other materials, precious stones, engraving and other decorative elements.

When choosing, it is worth starting from the following points:

• Cost Not the main point, because it is assumed that the rings are bought for life, and therefore you should not save on them. On the other hand, the most expensive is not the best. It may well be that the usual smooth ring will suit the girl and her fiance much more than a luxurious, volumetric ring studded with diamonds.
• The shape, width, the presence of decorative elements. All these nuances should take into account the length and shape of the fingers of the bride and groom. If the fingers are thin and long, then a wide, heavy ring will look pretty ridiculous. In this case, it is best to choose an elegant, thin model. And vice versa: massive, heavy models look harmoniously on wide fingers.
• Material. The classic version of the material for jewelry is gold. It may be traditionally yellow or more original - red and white. The sample applied from the inside of the product will indicate the percentage ratio of gold in the alloy. The highest standard is 958. If the future spouses prefer more unconventional options, then you can consider jewelry made of silver or platinum.

When buying a ring with a stone, you must first check your compatibility with the selected gem. To do this, it will be enough to take the ring with your right hand, and bring the left one as close as possible to the stone. The pleasant heat emanating from the stone will indicate the appropriate option.

In addition, many gems are very symbolic. For example, carnelian brings happiness, agate - health and longevity, ruby ​​symbolizes passion, and a diamond - eternal love.

Also, when choosing wedding rings, an important role is played by such details:

• The size. To determine the appropriate model will help the size table. To do this, measure the diameter of the finger and select the appropriate size in the table. It is best to measure in the evening when the hands are slightly swollen. If, after some time, the jewelry has ceased to fit in size, it can always be reduced or expanded in jewelry workshops.

• Design. Each pair is determined with the design to their own taste or based on fashion trends. Someone prefers the eternal classics - thin, smooth ringlets. Some people like more original faceted options. Someone will want to decorate the rings with their names, the date of the wedding, mutual vows, someone like beautiful patterns.

By the way, choosing rings by catalogs remotely, when there is no opportunity to try on or present your favorite model on your hand, it is best to choose jewelry, photographed on a transparent or white background. This is the only way to be sure that the color quality does not distort the natural shade of the accessory.

There is no consensus about which hand to wear jewelry. In Russia, Austria, Germany, Greece and many other countries, wedding rings are put on the right hand. It is considered “correct”, therefore, it always makes the right decisions.The Japanese, the Turks, the French, the Swedes, the Americans and the people of other countries prefer the left hand.

By the way, the ring finger is not the only place to wear this jewelry. Some Europeans prefer the index finger, residents of other countries may wear a ring on their middle finger, and gypsy women wear it on their neck, on a thin chain.

After the death of one of the spouses, the decoration, as a rule, is put on the same finger on the opposite hand. After the divorce, the former couple remove this accessory from the finger.

One of the wedding traditions that modern newlyweds invariably follow is the purchase of a ring of gold. This is a beautiful, durable, noble metal that is great for creating the most complex and beautiful jewelry. In addition, it is perfectly combined with other materials and stones. One of the most common options is 750 gold.

Silver jewelry will be a worthy alternative to classic gold accessories. Especially if you want to buy unusual, unlike other rings. In beauty, they are hardly inferior to their gold counterparts, and they are cheaper. Silver 925 is considered the purest sample, gold-plated jewelry is usually plated with 585 metal.

Double-alloy rings are also in certain demand. Most often it is gilded silver or models coated with other metals, such as rhodium. The rhodium coating makes the ring very beautiful and shiny, however, rhodium is not used for the manufacture of the jewelry itself due to the fragility of the metal.

Fans of original jewelry can recommend products made of shiny palladium, titanium, tungsten and even steel. Steel jewelry looks practically no different from gold or silver products, due to the high quality of the coating. For their decoration, various stones are used, the rings are covered with intricate ornaments or embossed.

Modern wedding decorations are presented in various stylistic solutions. Finding a suitable ring today is not difficult for a woman or a man, regardless of their taste preferences, religion and financial capabilities.

Classic does not go out of fashion. Wide or narrow smooth rings are traditionally the most popular among the entire range of wedding jewelry. Sometimes they can be decorated with a laconic pebble or a scattering of stones, a rim of another metal, and an elegant engraving. Such models are relevant and stylish look at all times.

Modern models of rings are not only classics. On the crest of popularity for several years retro model jewelry. Vintage rings are made of one or more types of metal, decorated with a scattering of transparent or colored stones, a beautiful openwork pattern. Accessories look very expensive, recalling luxurious vintage jewelry.

Art nouveau jewelry is different from vintage laconic design, simple, clear forms, a minimum of decor. Usually they are decorated with one or more strips of different metal, as well as an elegant composition of several stones.

Which rings are the best - a matter of taste of each pair of lovers. Jewelry for two should, above all, like them and harmoniously overlap with each other.

Modern windows of jewelry stores sparkle and shimmer with an abundance of wedding jewelry for every taste and purse. Among all this diversity, from which the eyes are spread, there are several options.

For those who traditionally beloved classics prefers exclusive, expensive and stylish jewelry. They are performed in a variety of stylistic directions, and for their manufacture are taken a variety of materials and stones. The main thing in this accessory is its unusual and bright personality.

Very often, wedding rings are decorated with commemorative inscriptions. It can be a ring with initials or a gentle wish, with a memorable date or with the words “Save and save.”

Ordinary, simple, straightforward models that have not been out of fashion for many hundreds of years. No decoration or grooved surface - just a perfectly even and smooth decoration. A pair of rings most often differs only in width.

Very popular in recent years, an option. It is a kind of classic smooth ring, only decorated with small notches in the form of a certain pattern or ornament. Such grooved rings are often bicoloured.

This may be one large stone or a scattering of small pebbles on the rim or the wide part of the decoration. Among the most popular models are accessories with emerald, ruby, sapphires, diamond, and cubic zirconias.

Muslims do not have a strict tradition about wearing wedding rings. In addition, men are forbidden to wear gold, so the Muslim wedding ring is not perceived by Muslims as part of a wedding ceremony, but as a gift to a beloved or beloved. A man may wear a ring of silver, and a woman of gold or another metal.

It is not only about wedding, but also about wedding rings. The bride is ordered to wear silver jewelry, and the groom - gold. Church rings should be as simple as possible, without drawings and stones.

In appearance, the rings can be wide or thin. Thick, massive models look the most organic on men's hands. By the way, the weight of the ring itself also plays an important role. Too massive, heavy ring will constantly delay the hand, causing discomfort. Holders of elegant fingers should not forget about it.

This jewelry looks very unusual and original. It can be made of gold or silver, and the spinning insert can be made of a metal with a contrasting color.

The impression of several ornaments on one finger.

The surface of the jewelry itself can be different: someone prefers frosted rings, someone likes shiny ones. Ornaments themselves can be smooth or delicate. Carved rings always look very interesting and stylish, especially on the female hand.

The shape of the ringlets are most often round, but sometimes there are square decorations or models made in more complex geometric shapes.

The color scheme of wedding rings is rather laconic. Usually there are yellow or white rings. The white decoration can be decorated with a gilded insert or jewelery. Sometimes there are also more unusual models, for example, black ones.

Usually, wedding rings are not decorated with ornaments, they differ from other rings in their simplicity. But modern fashion offers interesting and unusual options with a different pattern: with a pigtail, a floral pattern, an image of butterflies, birds, architectural structures.

The appearance of jewelry may vary significantly among different nations of the world, for example, representatives of European and Asian countries. The design of the accessory imposes its imprint on the traditions and customs of each nation.

Traditionally it is assumed that wedding rings are worn on the hand constantly. At the time of removing them from the hand, jewelry is stored in a box for rings, which, by the way, can be immediately purchased along with the rings.

After a divorce, the old wedding ring is not transferred to another person. Decoration can be melted on a new accessory.

Fans of all the most modern, fashionable and non-standard will certainly appreciate the unusual models of wedding decorations that can hardly be found in someone else. Handmade rings are made under an individual order and their value is limitless. It all depends on the materials used, the originality of the design, weight and other characteristics.

However, exclusive rings can not only be custom-made, but also made with your own hands.

Jewelry made in the technique of hand-made, in particular demand for the past few years. A hand-made ring will allow you to realize your most courageous design ideas. This accessory will be truly unique. True, creating a metal ring with your own hands is a difficult, time-consuming and troublesome business.

Fortunately, modern designers offer a choice of newlyweds a huge selection of not only classic, but also modern interesting models of different shapes, sizes and designs.

Among them are very beautiful, richly decorated accessories in white gold or platinum. Elite models can hardly be found on the hand of someone else, they are made to order. The best designers work on their creation.

Among the most eccentric jewelry can be identified rings, made in an unusual design. For example, nuts, crowns, tied knots, belts, headphones and other models.

The triple ringlet looks very unusual and fashionable. It is usually made of three bands of one or more metals interlaced among themselves. Decorated with one large or scattering of small pebbles.

Models with a rotating insert are encrusted with precious stones or decorated with strips of other metal, often of a contrasting color, for example, green, red or black. Twisted inserts are great for all sorts of inscriptions or drawings. These can be rings with names, hearts, pigeons, flowers. You can write on them a wish, an oath, a prayer, knock out a solemn or a memorable date for the newlyweds.

Fashionable novelties of this season are cool models. They are striking not so much by their singularity as a funny, extravagant design. Accessories may be the same or different from each other.

This can be an image of a couple in love, locks, entwined hands, animals, watch face, cup of coffee, eyes, hearts, washers and many other ordinary and unusual items. Such rings are decorated with enamel, inserts from other metals, precious stones.