Wedding rings and other jewelry have changed a lot over the past several decades, and while today antique wedding rings and classic gold wedding rings are still very popular, there are more choices on the market to choose from. Today we see wedding rings that make use of alternative metals such as stainless steel and titanium. Historically inspired wedding rings are all over the market with patterns such as the Greek Key or the Celtic Knot. There are also sleek and sophisticated modern styles like men’s wedding rings that include black rubber. While jewelry isn’t quite as indecisive as fashion, it does ebb and flow with current trends and changes with new technologies.
Traditionally the engagement ring was the part of the wedding ring set that had all the pizazz; the wedding band would be a simple gold ring that had a message or date engraved on the inside, and the bride and groom would wear a matching set. Many brides and grooms still follow this tradition, but today this is changing, and many soon to be married couples do not prefer wedding ring sets. Several things likely influence this. First of all, men are much more style conscience these days, thanks to media and celebrity promotion, and so more men care about what their wedding ring will look like; they want it to reflect their personal style. Another reason for the change in the wedding ring set trend, is that there are more styles of wedding rings availed on the market today so couples don’t have to stick with the traditional gold band. Both women’s wedding rings and men’s wedding rings have come a long way!
If you and your future spouse would like a matching wedding ring set but can’t seem to agree on a style, I suggest coming to a compromise by purchasing two separate wedding rings that have similar qualities and features. Try this exercise: each of you selects five different wedding rings that you like. Then compare the men’s wedding ring choices to the woman’s wedding ring choices and select the two that best match. This way you both have the perfect wedding ring that reflects your individual personality and style, but coordinates well with your spouses ring, further signifying your eternal love and commitment to each other.
For some ideas, see these coordinating rings below:
This intricate repeating pattern of milgrain scrollwork creates a delicate 4.5mm narrow band, 3 dimensional women’s wedding ring inspired by traditional design elements and coordinates well with this men’s wedding ring that features a gold center band bordered by two rings of rope trim and two beveled and highly polished outer gold bands.
If she wants a contemporary band and he wants something more traditional, try pairing these tri color gold wedding rings. This contemporary women’s wedding band is made up of hand-woven strands of 14k white gold, 14k rose gold and 14k yellow gold and compliments this men’s wedding band which is hand-braided and twisted yellow, white and rose gold wire cradled within a comfort-fit, milled “sleeve”, combining the best of traditional craftsmanship and new-world technology.





















