Ah, the rings. The circle represents eternal love, the fulfillment of the promise of your engagement. The exchange of rings is a symbol of your pledge to one another. It can also mean endless frustration when trying to buy the best wedding bands.
WEDDING SECRET #45. IT'S NOT YOUR FINGER, IT'S YOUR HAND THAT DICTATES THE STYLE.
When shopping for rings, look at the ring in relationship to the entire hand, not just the ring finger. A thin band on a large hand will look inconsequential; a thick band on a thin finger is overbearing.
WEDDING SECRET #46. HOW TO GET THE RIGHT FINGER SIZE HAVE A PRO DO IT.
Don't do this with a plastic or paper self-sizing kit. Visit a professional jeweler. Get your finger sized at the end of the day, after you've worked. Your finger will be at its normal size.
WEDDING SECRET #47. ORDINARY JEWELRY STORES DON'T STOCK ENOUGH WEDDING BANDS.
Skip your local jeweler that sells everything from Italian charm bracelets to baby shoes cast in gold. Go directly to a store that stocks at least 50 different styles.
WEDDING SECRET #48. PITFALL: PLATINUM IS A HIGH-MAINTENANCE METAL.
In recent years, platinum has become increasingly popular choice for wedding bands because it weighs twice as much as 14kt gold and it reflects diamonds better than gold. But platinum also nicks, dulls and pits. You can't polish it at home, you must take it to a professional jeweler.
WEDDING SECRET #49. MOISSANITE IS THE AFFORDABLE LUXURY ALTERNATIVE TO DIAMOND.
Moissanite is a near colorless stone, with incredible fire and brilliance. Unlike cubic zirconia and other diamond simulants,
moissanite is very hard [second only to diamond] and is guaranteed never to fade, cloud or lose its brilliance. Moissanite
is produced by only ONE company - Charles & Colvard. But you can find moissanite at thousands of jewelers, department stores and
online stores. For more information about moissanite, visit the Moissanite Buyers Guide
WEDDING SECRET #50. A WEDDING BAND SHOULD COMPLEMENT THE ENGAGEMENT RING, NOT OVERPOWER IT.
Today's jewelry retailers offer wonderful styles and settings, from the traditional to the hyper-trendy. Just remember you're wearing the wedding band EVERY DAY, and seek jewelry that fits well with your engagement ring.
WEDDING SECRET #51. ALWAYS PAY WITH A CREDIT CARD.
Jewelers often discount cash purchases, but use a credit card just in case there are any defects or problems with the jewelry.
WEDDING SECRET #52. DISCOUNTS ARE MEANINGLESS.
This holds true for any purchase: ignore the "$500 OFF" or "save 50%" hoopla. Compare prices at reputable jewelers and you'll know right away whether or not a "sale price" at Jeweler A beats the "regular price" of Jeweler B.
101 WEDDING SECRETS
