Our ultimate wedding ring buyer’s guide and more With this ring... AN INVESTMENT FOR LIFE As with any element of your wedding day, decide first how much of your budget you want to invest in your wedding rings, or indeed if this will even be part of your big-day funds – perhaps you have a separate pot? Be prepared to share this with your jeweller. Selina from Trust & Co. (www.trustandco.co.uk) says, “We know what an expense weddings are so we’ll always do our best to give our couples a special deal if purchasing both wedding rings together, or we can recommend alternatives to suit their budget.” LET’S STAY TOGETHER The experts at F.Hinds (www.fhinds. co.uk) say, “It’s surprising how much of the wedding planning process is done separately, given that marriage is all about partnership! That’s why we strongly encourage couples to shop for their wedding rings together. Choosing your rings as a team allows you to share ideas, offer honest opinions, and support each other in finding the perfect match – it’s a wonderfully romantic experience. F.Hinds COMFORT IS KEY The experts at F.Hinds say, “You’ll be wearing your wedding ring every day so, comfort is key when choosing it. You’ll need to consider the shape of your wedding rings. The most popular are court and D-shape. Many find the former are the most comfortable since they’re rounded on the inside and outside of the band, whereas others prefer the D-shape because they’re flat on the inside and sit flush against the skin while still being rounded on the outside.” F.Hinds TEST YOUR METAL The experts at F.Hinds say, “There are a wide variety of metals to choose from such as yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, platinum, palladium and even titanium. Yellow gold, white gold and platinum are the most popular, while palladium and titanium are often chosen by those who work very hands-on jobs as they’re very hard wearing. Each metal comes with its own care requirements, so it’s important to consider that when you’re shopping.” Lee from Henry D Johnstone (https://henryjohnstone.co.uk) says, “Men now have a wider selection of wedding ring metals including titanium, tungsten, natural zirconium, and black zirconium.” Selina from Trust & Co. says, “We always ask our couples about their professions allowing us to offer advice on what wedding ring metal to choose from for durability.” This is definitely something to bear in mind if you work with your hands all day for example. Henry D Johnstone David M Robinson David M Robinson Henry D Johnstone Trust & Co SELECT YOUR STYLE “When choosing a wedding ring, you’ll find a wide range of styles to suit every preference,” say the experts at F.Hinds. “Some opt for a classic plain band, while others prefer diamond set or shaped designs that pair seamlessly with their engagement ring. You can also explore crossover, patterned, and weave styles, among many other unique options to suit you.” Lee from Henry D Johnstone says, “With countless wedding ring options available, unique designs help couples stand out. While white metals like platinum, palladium, and white gold remain popular, yellow gold and two-tone rings are rising in demand, especially with coloured stone engagement rings coming to the fore. Shaped bands, such as wishbone or tiara styles, are also making a comeback.” David M Robinson’s (https://davidmrobinson.co.uk) Altrincham showroom manager, Jackie Salmon also shares some of her top styles to look out for: “Trends for gents are 4 or 5mm classic court-shaped wedding rings in precious metals such as platinum or 18ct yellow gold. For ladies, it’s diamond set slim wedding bands to complement the engagement ring, and our new range of multi-cut diamond ring designs are worth a look if you wish to choose something more modern.” Selina from Trust & Co, says, “Ask your jeweller to recommend anything that would enhance your engagement ring, whether it be matching metal, diamonds, width, etc. The majority of grooms will decide to match the same metal as the bride’s ring.” 45 JEWELLERY & ACCESSORIES
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