My Pink Diamonds

Choosing just the right jewelry for you goes beyond how good it looks on you, or how good it makes you feel. Some people have allergies to certain metals, so it helps to understand what to look out for if your skin is extra-sensitive, or you are prone to allergies. In our Spence Diamonds showrooms, we’re always ready to answer your questions about how metal allergies can affect you, but in the meantime here’s a bit of Metal Allergy 101:
Most often, rashes and infections on your skin caused by jewelry are a result of nickel allergy. Ever had an itchy red spot under a jean stud or watch buckle? Maybe when you had your ears pierced you developed an unusually uncomfortable reaction?
Nickel is the metal that causes the most rashes. And it is also quite commonly used in almost anything metal, for e.g.: jewelry, kitchen utensils, scissors, paper clips, keys and of course the coin by the same name. Nickel has a more whitish appearance, so such metals as white gold, silver and all kinds of silver-coloured metals (other than sterling silver) can and likely do contain some amount of nickel. 18 or 24 carat yellow gold do not contain nickel, but 10-carat yellow gold may have traces of nickel, too.
How Do You Know if You Have an Allergy to Nickel?
The first sign of nickel allergy is red and itchy skin, in the areas that have come in contact with metal, such as under a ring or necklace. Later on, tiny water blisters appear, making the skin moist and even oozy, and can even cause it to peel off. At this point, you probably want to be searching for jewelry that cooperates with your skin a little better. If the condition carries on for a long time, your skin may become red, scaly and cracked, and the rash can spread to other areas of your skin that have never even been in contact with nickel! So it’s worth doing your homework on how to avoid such a reaction.
Some Good News, Some Bad News
The bad news first: Once you’ve become sensitive to nickel, you’re likely to stay that way for the rest of your life. The good news is that over time, you may become less sensitive to nickel allergy. But there is hope as there are still plenty of metals that you can safely wear, including 18 and 14 carat gold, sterling silver, and a number of other hypo-allergenic metals. In addition, if you discover an allergy to nickel with an existing piece of your jewelry, Spence Dimaonds offers an electrochemical process called rhodium plating that coats the ring and protects your finger from exposure to nickel. It is a very easy and very common process that will not harm your ring in any way. If you’d like to know more, we’d be happy to answer your questions about rhodium plating in one of our showrooms.
If you think that you might have an allergy to nickel, ask a member of our staff in one of our Spence Diamonds showrooms to help you select an item that will not only add a bit of sparkle to your life, but will also be safe and comfortable next to your skin.

You slip the ring on your finger, or hold the earring up to your ear, and you can’t believe the flashes of light shimmering off that diamond. “It’s stunning,” you think to yourself, “and I don’t ever want to take it off.”
A diamond is a treasure that should last a lifetime, and with the right care and maintenance, so can that incomparable sparkle. At Spence Diamonds, we want you to enjoy your diamond’s sparkling beauty for generations, so here’s a few “dos and don’ts” of caring for your new diamond:
It is okay to:
Clean your jewelry in warm, soapy water with a soft brush
Use a mild soap, such as dish soap
Use products designed specifically for cleaning diamonds (ask us in store for details)
It is not wise to:
Wear your jewelry when using abrasive cleaning products, or ones that contain bleach or chlorine
Wear your diamond during manual labour activities, while using heavy equipment, weightlifting or while playing sports (for your own safety as well as that of your jewelry)
The setting of your diamond and the metals used in bands, bracelets and necklaces should be taken into consideration, too. Especially in the case of gold, you want to be sure that the cleaning products you choose won’t tarnish the finish of your precious metals. By following the guidelines above, you should be able to keep your valuables in showroom shape, plus it gives you a perfect use for your old toothbrushes! On that note, its best if you stick to mild soap and water with your toothbrush. Today’s new toothpastes are great for getting your teeth whiter, but are usually much too abrasive for your jewels.
Everyday wear and tear, and even the perspiration and natural oils from your fingers can have an effect on your jewelry’s natural glow over time, so a regular cleaning will ensure that they always look their best.
If you have any questions about the proper care of your jewelry, you can visit any Spence Diamonds showroom. We’d be happy to offer plenty of tips on proper care and maintenance of your jewelry investment.

When you buy something as significant and timeless as a diamond, for any occasion, it makes sense that you would like to know the history of that valuable memento.
In the late 1990’s, the world became aware of the existence of “conflict diamonds,” jewels that have been used to fund insurgent or invading army’s war efforts.
Today, over 99% of the world’s diamond supply has been verified to be completely conflict free, and reputable retailers and suppliers of diamonds the world over have embraced a policy never to support the countries involved in the diamond trade that still engage in these practices. Still, retailers such as Spence Diamonds see the value in educating their customers and staff on the issue of conflict diamonds, to better understand the importance and the process of diamonds that are procured through fair trade.
In 2000, a joint initiative supported by the United Nations General Assembly created the Kimberly Process, an international certification regimen that aims to put an end to illegally traded diamonds. Today, 69 countries are legally bound by the rules of this strict and thorough process.
Any trade of diamonds between these 69 countries (which includes Canada, the U.S., Belgium and many of the African countries involved in the trade of diamonds) must adhere to these guidelines:
Each participating country must have laws in place that mandate the Kimberly Process
Any shipment of diamonds must be inspected to ensure that each shipment adheres to the guidelines
They must then be shipped in tamper-proof containers
They must be accompanied by a uniquely numbered, Government validated Kimberly Process certificate
Shipments must only be made to participating countries in the Kimberly Process
Each diamond, when sold by a retailer must be accompanied by the following warranty statement:
“The diamonds herein invoiced have been purchased from legitimate sources not involved in funding conflict and in compliance with United Nations Resolutions. The undersigned hereby guarantees that these diamonds are conflict free, based on personal knowledge and/or written guarantees provided by the supplier of these diamonds.”
In a very short time, the Kimberly Process has had a profound effect. In the six years since its creation, the Kimberly Process has reduced the trade of conflict diamonds, from 4% to less than 1% of the entire diamond industry.
Retailers like Spence Diamonds have always maintained a strict policy about the origin of their diamonds. The diamonds in Spence stores come from large, reputable diamond suppliers who ensure that the diamonds originated from Kimberly Process compliant countries such as Belgium and Canada. As a major centre for the trade of diamonds, Belgium has always had a system for diamond verification, even previous to the creation of the Kimberly Process. Today, Belgian diamond wholesalers employ one of the strictest levels of security when it comes to the trade of diamonds, according to the U.N.
All of the diamonds purchased for Spence Diamonds have been certified as conflict free.

Perhaps you’ve heard of the “Four C’s” of diamond quality. Each and every unique diamond in the world has its own defining characteristics, and understanding each of them will help you make an informed decision when you come into a Spence Diamonds showroom.
Cut
Nothing is more important to the brilliance and sparkle of a diamond than its cut, as it is responsible for around 40% of a diamond’s price. A well cut diamond will reflect light from one facet to another and back through the top, creating a dramatic sparkling effect that only a diamond can emit. Only the most skilled diamond cutters can shape a diamond with exacting precision, to release its full brilliance, taking into account such factors as proportions, finish, and of course symmetry.
Colour
When examining a diamond, be sure to view it “loose” (unmounted) under a neutral light source, to get the best view of its colour. In the “normal colour” range, the colour of a diamond is rated on a scale that goes from D to Z, with D being the whitest diamond available, and Z being a tinted, light yellow colour. For most jewelry, a colour grade from G to J is usually best.
Why “D to Z?” Before this rating system was invented, diamond professionals used many other symbols (including liberal uses of “A” and “AA”) to rate colour, so the creators of the new system started at D, to avoid any confusion with the outdated ratings systems.
There are also various coloured diamond choices available today, but when you are looking specifically at a white diamond, you should understand how this scale works, and where your diamond of choice is rated on the spectrum. Also, the mounting of a diamond can impact its appearance. A more yellowish diamond will appear whiter next to a gold setting, whereas a white gold setting will make the diamond look less pure if you compare the two side-by-side.
Clarity
The clarity of a diamond refers to the number and nature of inclusions or blemishes that are visible when you view it under a microscope. Some diamond professionals refer to clarity as “purity” or “quality,” but neither of those start with “C,” so we’ll stick with clarity.
A blemish is an imperfection on the surface of a diamond, and an inclusion is a small spot contained within it. Diamonds with little or no imperfections such as these are rarer, and much more valuable. Five factors determine a diamond’s clarity: the size, number, position, nature and “relief” of the inclusions. Relief describes the level of visibility of these imperfections. The clarity scale of a diamond is the easiest to understand: It varies from Flawless, to Internally Flawless, and from there goes to VVS, VS, SI and I. These are easy to understand and remember, because they stand for: Very Very Slightly included, Very Slightly included, Slightly Included, and Included. Each of these designations has varying levels as well, but getting a handle on these will help you understand the importance of clarity in a diamond’s grading.
An “I” rated diamond will have inclusions that are visible to the naked eye, whereas even a skilled diamond expert would need a microscope to see the inclusions in an “SI” diamond. Because of this, diamonds rated “SI” usually represent the best value for your investment.
Important Note: Skilled jewelry makers often mount a diamond so as to mask an inclusion from sight, helping it appear more flawless. Before buying a diamond, be sure to examine it loose under a microscope to get a better idea of its clarity.
Carat
The last and most obvious characteristic that a diamond is measured by is its Carat (abbreviated “ct.”). A carat is a measure of weight, and it takes 142 of them to make an ounce.
Interesting bits of trivia:
You can mail 142 one-carat diamonds with just a single postage stamp (Not that you would want to)!
The majority of diamonds used in jewelry weigh less than one carat.
Obviously, a diamond’s carat weight can have a big effect on its value. When written, carat weights are expressed as decimal numbers: 1.00 ct., 0.48 ct., 1.57 cts., and so on. In a piece which has more than one diamond, often times you will see the total carat weight of the diamonds shown.
At Spence Diamonds, each and every diamond comes with an official Diamond Certificate, which will give you a detailed blueprint of your diamond. Now that you understand the “Four C’s” of diamond grading, you’ll have a better understanding of these certificates, which give you detailed info on all of the factors discussed above, including a “plotting” that shows the exact location of inclusions and blemishes.

As owners of a website offering fine, gold, designer handcrafted jewelry, and specializing in bridal selections, we’ve been noticing an interesting trend amongst our customers.  It appears that some soon to be engaged couples are purchasing birthstone engagement rings for the bride-to-be.  The most popular choices, lately, have been the gemstone in the center, flanked by diamonds on either side, such as with the pink sapphire diamond three stone ring, or emerald diamond three stone ring, as well as ruby diamond  three stone ring.

It is an interesting phenomenon, and I was surprised, myself, when I got my first call from a woman on the west coast inquiring about purchasing a gemstone ring as her engagement ring.  I realize now, that while diamonds are the most popular gems for wedding and engagement jewelry, birthstone engagement rings are increasing in popularity for women for several reasons.  First of all, some people always want to do things differently than others, they pride themselves on doing things out of the mainstream, and marching to their own drummer.  What grander way to make a statement on your uniqueness than with a birthstone ring as your engagement ring? Secondly, a birthstone ring can potentially cost far less than traditional diamond rings, because many birthstones are semi-precious gems, which typically have a lower value because they are less rare.  And finally, some woman might find the birthstone ring just layered with symbolism and sentiment.

The easiest choice for birthstone rings is to use the bride’s birthstone. You can use the birthstone as an alternative center stone instead of the traditional diamond.  With regards to using birthstones in engagement rings, it is important to keep in mind the fragility of certain gems.  For example, while a sapphire is very suitable to be worn as an engagement stone because of its durability,  an opal or a tanzanite is not.  It is something to consider, unless of course you will not be wearing your engagement ring every day. If longevity is what you are looking for in your birthstone engagement ring, try to choose a gem that can take the wear usually associated with an engagement ring.

Whatever your reason for choosing a birthstone engagement ring,  the combination of  semi-precious or precious stones and diamonds, are sure to make for a  unique and stunning engagement  ring.  You can also dress it up with a matching wedding band of alternating  diamonds and your birthstone gem.

For every season, for every motif, for every person and for every color symbolism, there will always be the right wedding dress. Choosing what to wear in your wedding is as critical as choosing the the man you will be spending your sunset days with.
There’s a multitude of wedding dress styles to choose from – in some countries that have veered away from much of wedding rituals and traditions, dress styles number in the thousands. With this dizzying array, how do you choose yours? How do you make sure that your dress will be a reflection of the real YOU, not the fashion model on the glossy cover of magazines that grace bridal boutiques and corner stalls in the metropolis?
Buying a Wedding Dress: Style
The style of your wedding dress will depend on about four factors. There may be more but these are the most common ones we can think of:
• Type of wedding
• Your personality
• Your budget
• Your culture and that of your future husband
If you write down your thoughts about these four factors including any other detail you can think of, you’d have a good starting point for discussions with the boutique consultant. By rattling off your preferences, she can already come up with a short list and show you the styles immediately. This will save you time from browsing through voluminous catalogues and the sometimes crowded store racks.
Type of wedding: are you going to be married in a church and will the reception be inside a hall, OR are you going to be married in the beach, garden or in some enchanted island where guests will be free to roam around and then gather in an outdoor tent to offer their best wishes and congratulations?
An outdoor wedding would narrow your choices. You will certainly want to consider not wearing a gown that would require you to wear high heels, unless you want to leave permanent marks on that beautifully manicured lawn. Wear a gown that looks right with a pair of sensible but stylish flats to keep you from boring holes on the ground. For practical reasons, you may want to seriously not wear a long, down to the ankles type of dress. This will spare you from having to deal with a muddy hem. Make sure the hem is heavy enough not to fly up at the first sign of a sudden gust of wind.
For the same reasons, a train is not ideal for an outdoor wedding. You will likely find it covered in mud and grass stains by the end of the reception. If your dress comes with a veil, keep it weighted to keep it from blowing around too much, unless again you’d want your groom and pastor to chew on the lace by the end of the service, or risk the veil pin landing on someone’s cake.
Your personality: “tell me what you wear to your wedding and I’ll tell you what kind of person you are” may ring true, but remember that you need not be forced into wearing anything because it’s tradition or your rich mother-in-law has done the cherry picking in some designer’s rack. Your dress is you, inside and outside. Let it bring out the message on this special day.
Also, you’ll have to take your body type into account. If you have a good figure, show it off within the limits of decency, of course, especially if you’re getting married in church. Not that the pastor’s opinion should carry weight in the choice of your dress, but it is his church nevertheless, so be respectful of the place where your marriage will be solemnized.
A sleeve dress (one that clings to your body from neck to ankle) looks best on someone with a slim figure and curves to show off. If you’ve always been proud of your hips, look for a dress that flairs out a bit at the waist. If you want an overall slimming effect, do not invest in fluffed up sleeves and huge skirts, or you will look bigger than you really are. A skirt with lots of fabric so that it drapes and folds would be ideal. Do not add puff to the lower portion by adding a hoop or other fabric.
Your budget: who says you need a designer dress? One does get “suffocated” by the usual styles out there. You could spend thousands of dollars on a wedding dress that will end up in an attic somewhere, only to be looked at when nostalgia strikes. Many brides think of their future daughters when they buy their wedding dress, but remember that your daughter could end up saying, “how could you wear a thing like that to your wedding, mum?”
If you have other wedding expenses and don’t want your wedding dress to take up the lion’s share, you can ask a sister or close friend to help you design a wedding dress. We know of a few friends who asked a private seamstress to do their dress, and they charge considerably less than boutiques and designer outlets.
Culture: The factor of culture plays a dominant role in weddings and when one wears a wedding dress that is typical of one’s culture, then the conversation gets livelier. For example, if you’ve been to a Scottish wedding, you’ll know that tartans and Highland kilts will be the dominant features of the wedding attire. Tartans are colorful fabrics that are also known as plaid. Scottish people also put accents to make the dress more attractive – like a Celtic knot that stands out.
Or you’ve seen the traditional Chinese attire. Brides will usually wear a red Chinese dress because red symbolizes love. If you’ve been to a Greek wedding, you’ll notice that both bride and groom wear flowers on their head instead of a veil.
Buying a Wedding Dress – Color
The color white, traditional for wedding dresses, was originally used to signify the bride’s virginity to the gathered witnesses. This virginity was likewise attested to by the hanging of a blood-soaked sheet the next morning. Though the custom of the bridal sheet has died, the customary bridal color still seems to be alive and well for the most part. Widows or divorcees might choose an ivory color to keep from claiming the white, but if tradition prevails, brides stick with what is expected in this sense.
The color white is not mandatory though. A differently colored dress would make a wonderful splash on your wedding day. The color red, for example, means joy, love, and fertility and is traditional for brides in China. No rules exist saying brides cannot wear purple or sage; indeed, an outdoor wedding might look even lovelier with a deviation from strict tradition. Always check with your pastor to see if you and your entourage can wear different colors, and ask him which colors are strictly forbidden.
Buying a Wedding Dress – Stories for You
If you’re feeling a tad overwhelmed by wedding preparations and agonizing over your wedding dress, you may want to take a break, sit and lounge on your favorite armchair, and curl up with a good book. We’d like to suggest My Wedding Dress: True-Life Tales of Lace, Laughter and Tulle published last month (January 2007) by Random House (ISBN: 978-0-676-97846-9; 0-676-97846-0). It’s an anthology of thoughtful essays that cover the full range of bridal sentiments, before and after the wedding. One of the contributors said that “the most important thing about the dress was that it wasn’t white, it wasn’t long and it had not a whisper of tradition clinging to it.”
There are about 26 essays from different women who talked about their wedding dresses and some of them, already divorced, described how their dress “felt all wrong” or “didn’t fit” or “it just wasn’t me.”
By taking time off from wedding preparations, you can re-charge yourself by reading about weddings. Wedding stories never fail to bring a warm glow to heart or trigger your love for laughter. For example, we looked for a story about wedding dresses and we found a funny one online from the Canadian Press (May 2005). It tells the story about a couple, Christopher Cummings and Charity O’Brien, both from Missouri, who got married on the Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska. The title of the news story caught our attention: Weddings on Ice. Exchanging Vows on Alaskan Glaciers.
Guess what the bride wore to her glacier wedding?
The usual, white traditional – complete with sequins. But what else did she wear with it? We’ve chosen this paragraph and want to share it with you:
“The bride wore a curvy, strapless white satin gown sprinkled with sequins. She also had on tights, sweat pants, rain pants and a pair of hefty hiking boots fitted with spikes.”
“The groom was charmed. ‘That’s the way she is…’ ‘although the dress was a surprise.’
Don’t forget. YOU get to choose, not anyone else. It’s personal, it’s special, and it’s an occasion that may happen only once in your life.

It is crucial to know about her likings and disliking when you are about to shop for engagement rings. The jewelers’ shops are full of all types of rings with confusing designs and settings, besides varieties of diamonds and gemstones to choose from. Here are some of the tips to help you know about which ring she is most likely to adore. If the bride-to-be is ready to come along with you for the shopping then there is no need for you to read the article further. She can very specifically tell about all the details of the ring and all you are required to do is to pay the bill. However, most of the women like to be surprised and avoid telling directly anything about the ring of her choice. In that case you are dependent on the guess works, but some tips can help.One sure shot clue to her choice is to observe her jewelry that she so often wears. If you have a chance to visit her home, then ask her to let you have a closer look at her range of jewelry items. You can not many things like the metal she prefers. For instance, her most of jewelry may consist of white gold or platinum instead of yellow gold. In that case, a choice of yellow gold engagement rings may not be her favorite. Then, you should not mount a diamond on a metal of yellow gold. Her style of jewelry should also be observed closely. Note if she prefers bold styles with a latest look or she likes vintage rings more. Or, may be she is more interested in classic engagement rings which spell the romance even more. An indication of her choice can also be found by observing her clothes as well. Her wardrobe of latest fashion is the indication that she will like bold and latest trends in the ring. if she wears comparatively simple dresses then classic rings may be her choice.Know if she likes diamonds or gemstones. Many women prefer sapphire and rubies and diamonds are surely not in their list of preferences as against the women who dream of wearing engagement rings with diamond set on it. Engagement rings should also match with the hands of the women wearing them. If her fingers are longer, then a ring with bold setting will suit her as, any other setting will look smaller. On the other hand, for women with smaller finger, a delicate setting of diamond over the engagement rings is perfect. Similarly, her choice of shapes of diamonds may be different. Women like diamonds in round, pear, heart or many other fancier shapes. In the last, we advise you to prefer purchasing a loose diamond to ensure that it comes with high quality standard. A mounted stone on the ring may be consisting of some flaws or damages which are covered under the setting. Go online for purchasing of engagement rings are competitive rates. For more information visit – http://www.glimmerrocks.com

Engagement is a memorable occasion where you make commitment for a long-time relationship with your special someone. It is one of the mesmerizing moments which you want to remember and cherish forever. If you are one of the lucky guys planning on joining the many men that have taken the plunge into married life, then there are a few things you might need to know before buying engagement rings. You should have pretty good idea about what you want and first-hand knowledge of diamonds. Apart from the basic facts, you should have a substantial amount of money, as diamond engagement rings are the order of the day, you will also be buying something that is a true symbol of the most important relationship in your life. Diamond Engagement rings reflects your feelings for your soon-be-bride. Diamond engagement rings are proudly and traditionally worn by a bride-to-be as a powerful symbol that she is “taken” and will soon be married to her sweetheart. The ring is viewed as an indication of love, faith, fidelity, celebration, and the wealth of the groom. By placing the diamond ring on his soon-to-be-wife’s finger, the groom gives the world an outward demonstration that he not only loves his bride, but also can afford to marry her and take her from her father’s care. Diamond engagement rings, with their perfect clarity and scintillating aura, have come to symbolize the purity and eternal commitment between a man and his wife.The easiest way to buy your favorite diamond engagement ring is to visit a certified online jewelry site. Browse through its varied collection of diamond ring, diamond rings, diamond stud rings, diamond pendants and many more. The most important thing about engagement rings is education, it is important to know your diamond and its qualities. All rings look beautiful in the window of the jewelry store but there are a few things that should be considered apart from the expectations of your bride. Being properly educated about the various aspects of diamond engagement rings will enable you to go out and buy a ring with confidence. The most important things to look for are the four C’s of a diamond, the various precious metal choices as well as the shape of the diamond. For excellent setting of ring, an antique diamond ring has to definitely be shopped with the four C’s of diamonds: carat, clarity, cut, and color. These factors are critical to diamond ring’s final beauty. In order to get right diamond engagement rings setting that you will love forever, then, you should carefully look the diamond shape, the diamond size or carat weight, the metal from which the ring and setting is made, and size of the ring. These points have to be carefully understood before buying your desired diamond engagement ring.So, whether you are looking for a diamond engagement ring, diamond wedding ring set, or that elusive and unique diamond eternity ring; Glimmerrocks.com has something for everyone.

Awesome surroundings, bride dressed in her virtuous white gown looking beautiful as an angel and groom standing by her side willing to commit any term to be bonded with her, perhaps we all have witnessed this at several weddings. The entire atmosphere of the place seems nervous yet heavenly till they put wedding rings on each other’s fingers and say” I do”.

Now series of questions would be cropping in your mind as what we are referring with this discussion? The purpose of referring to this chaste ceremony is discussing the significance of wedding rings. What about wedding rings? Where and how to get them? What sort of wedding rings should one buy? Well, I do stands in assertion for all the pledges and vows one takes at the time of the wedding, which we guess couples do not hear most of the times on the wedding day. Perhaps that is why women have become smarter by getting the copy of vows framed for reminding their husbands about the vows later if need arises. Cutting out the humor lets come to our main trump of the ceremony-wedding rings.

The tradition of wedding ring signifies commitment and epitomizes marriage. This custom is celebrated in most of the countries in distinct manner like somewhere the brides would wear wedding rings in right hand while at other places it is worn customarily in the left hand in ring finger. But the only interesting fact to realize would be are they all the same everywhere? To put some light on this issue we would like to discuss few countries like Europe, France and Greece.  The reason for including these countries is that they all follow diverse ways as per their wedding customs are concerned. Initiating from Europe Christians prefers to keep the designs simple preferably in gold or platinum and ring exchange takes place just before the wedding. However they encourage engraving of date and name of couples on rings to attach more sentimental value to them apart from being pieces of jewelry.

Where as countries like Greece and France follow different design patter in rings like three bands entwined together signifying trust, love and optimism in a relationship or so0me interlocking designs.  And if we take more examples you would observe women wearing engagement and wedding rings together or they have some custom made wedding bands denoting value of marriage in life. Now the useful outcome of all these customs would be getting to know, what style and designing have been universally adapted by people?

Well to make one familiar with trendy designs one cannot miss on Celtic bands. They are different kind of knotty designs that has shapes and depict varying phases of marital relationship in life. These designs are generally very attractive and elegant. One really needs to search and find source to order these classic rings for wedding for his marriage. Remember these could be expensive spending, so please make sure that you purchase them from reliable source, true dealers and possess a money back value card.

We guess, so far we have almost discussed the variations and styles couples can choose as their wedding rings.

Your wedding day is perhaps the most crucial moment of your life and anyone might be interested in spending part of his lives saving to purchase his wedding ring. After all said and love is blind and lovers are well known to go to extensive lengths to please their love. It is certainly not out of common practice to incur in timeless beauties and elegant pieces as they are equally important for both partners and symbolize each other’s love through out their life, but do you really know how to be smart buyer?

To begin with we would like to stress on the style you wish to adapt for your ring. Whether you prefer a simple elegant band or a complicated design or a single diamond ring or even some custom made ring that you feel would be unique to your wedding bond. There is nothing wrong in wearing what you feel most about, the only aspect that matters is that it should be comfortable on your finger to be worn in casual routine and even the ring shouldn’t be delicate to get spoilt with regular wearing.

Next in question comes the metal you choose for your wedding ring. If we go by tradition gold bands were most appropriate rings for wedding and even till today people still prefer the old traditions. But then there were very limited choices and now sky is the limit as far as choices are concerned. Your choice for the metal would rely chiefly on your budget, for instance if you choose a white metal wedding ring instead of gold you would be spending less as gold rates have hiked tremendously in recent months. Similarly platinum ring would even cost you more than gold although the look would not offer much difference as compared to white gold. Then you have another choice amongst precious stone wedding rings which look very chic and absolutely classy. There are just few cautions in precious stone rings like they cannot be used for everyday wearing or the darker stones are usually very expensive etc. Although precious stones offer varied choices like ruby, topaz, emerald, sapphire yet diamond remains favorite amid most of the buyers.

You would also need to have appropriate know how about diamond purchasing and be aware of its genuine quality. Just as a precautionary measure we would like to alarm you about fraudulent cases where dealers have offered diamonds at low rates to couples that after words were recognized as pieces of fake diamonds or glass itself. So if you plan to purchase diamond rings and for that matter any precious stone ring make sure you purchase from a genuine dealer as you will only then get the value you paid for. Another approach people attach to precious stones recently is their birth stones. Trend has it to purchase precious stones suited to your birth time in metal settings to bring more prosperity and blessings for the newly wedded couple. So keeping this in mind you can contact a gem stone consultant and get precious stone weddings rings made for the impending wedding day.

Trends have definitely taken a twist when we observe couples opting for even tattooed wedding rings for the ceremony so as to bring religious touch to rings and being chic at the same time. As we said earlier also there could be no restrictions and nothing called wrong choices as far as rings for wedding are concerned. One significant aspect any couple should keep in mind is their wedding ring is not another ring they buy or change everyday and looking at the optimism of relationship you buy this sort of ring for your spouse just once. And for this ort of shopping perhaps you need to follow an array of advices.

We would say you sit together and decide what metal and color you would prefer your ring in. whether you prefer complimenting engagement and wedding rings because that way you can choose a simple ban as wedding ring and a little louder version for engagement. The point we are trying to make here is discuss and coordinate your choice so when you go for shopping you are not influenced by sales person and moreover it certainly saves fights and time. Another advantage of discussing before hand is you can make your choice considering the prices of metals in choice like gold, platinum and even diamond if you can afford to spend lavish on it.

Its really important to give your search ample time like if you wish to get your rings custom made or use loose diamonds for certain setting it takes at least two-three months, perhaps it would be even better if you start window shopping for this few months before only. Whilst making choices think practically like buy something that suits your life style although this does not mean that you have to follow a set pattern and cannot afford to be different. Well, be sure that you choose something that’s easy to maintain and does not loose its finishing with causal wearing. Most of the couples wear their wedding rings on regular basis and if you make some vague choices you might as well end up loosing on that.

Just one more piece of practical wisdom we would love to share with you. Do not buy a much fitted ring. Though we hate to say this but your size keeps fluctuating after marriage so a little comfort size will always please your fingers. There are other relative issues like comfortable shape, rounded edges and firmly fitted stones that matter in purchasing of these rings. As we said in the beginning it’s not a matter of expensive metal, big diamonds or loud designs perhaps they are apart of purchasing but on top of all this it’s your bond that’s most important and exactly what wedding rings should signify!