Ring Definitions for the “Soon to be” (Part One)
From the moment that you looked into each others’ eyes, everything felt right, but you wanted to be sure. After a few dates of eye gazing while floating home together, you met the parents and friends. Okay, maybe Mom didn’t take to her right away, or Uncle Joe bored him to fake smiles with his jokes, but it felt right. And, it still feels right. The search is over. You found each other. And now, you find yo
urselves in the midst of a new chapter—searching for the perfect way to symbolize the beginning of the rest of your lives together.
Below is a list of definitions to jump start you in the hunt for that perfect ring, but before we begin let’s get one thing straight—wedding rings are first and foremost a symbol of eternal love, your eternal love. The goal of these definitions is to help you become familiar with the market and provide guidance to help you decide what ring will best represent your everlasting love.
With that said, don’t let these definitions control your decision. If the anniversary ring label on the search tab is the only thing stopping you from buying the perfect wedding ring, you are taking these definitions too far. Discover the style that is perfect for you.
Engagement Rings
Some people choose to propose his or her desire to marry another with a ring. It is a Western custom that the engagement ring is worn on the third finger of the left hand, indicating the person is to be married. You may recall the common scene in almost every romantic movie. He lowers his right knee to the ground and gently grabs her left hand. As he slowly slides the ring on her third finger, he says the four words that she has been waiting her whole life to hear: “Will you marry me?”
The engagement ring is easily recognized by one large centered gemstone, the most popular being the diamond, but isn’t limited to other quality gemstones like rubies and sapphires. Some engagement rings are decorated with smaller gemstones that surround the larger center stone. The larger gemstone gives the engagement ring its identity. It is what separates the engagement ring from wedding rings and bands.
Wedding Rings
Since the times of ancient civilization, the shape of the wedding ring has always remained the same—a circle. T
he round shape of the ring is not only to suit the contour of the finger, but dates back to the ancient Egyptian symbol of eternity.
Besides the circular shape of the ring, everything else is a variable design element. Wedding rings are available in various metals. Platinum and gold are the most popular, but stainless steel, titanium and tungsten are often chosen for their durability and price. Lastly, wedding rings often have small gemstones of all kinds on the band.
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