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When it comes to weddings, the rings symbolise the couple’s everlasting love and union. After all the celebrations, the rings stay on forever. Here, The Manica Post gives you the options from which you can choose that perfect ring.
Channel set
THIS is a very popular style for wedding rings. It consists of a single row of tiny diamonds set into a groove in the metal. A channel set, also called an eternity band, can have a full ring of diamonds or just half.
Comfort fit
These are bands that are rounded on the inside and create a tighter but comfortable fit on your finger. Comfort fit bands are usually easier to take off and put on. When wearing the ring, you cannot feel the entire width of the band against your finger.
You have to ensure that you get the correct size in order for this style to work, the ring should not move around when worn.
Half-round
These are more traditional and are typically very simple in design. When wearing a half-round wedding band, you can feel the entire width of the band around your finger.
Pipe wedding band
This shape is what you get if you cut a piece out of a pipe. Pipe bands have straight edges and a straight, flat top. This is especially popular in men’s wedding rings. It is sometimes called the flat cut wedding ring.
Pave wedding band
This is one of the most popular wedding band styles. This style is ideal if you want something a little different to the traditional channel setting.
Pave bands are highly brilliant. In addition, they look expensive and classy, but in fact are relatively affordable. This is because while the style consists of a high number of diamonds, these diamonds are very tiny and therefore not costly.
Prong set bands
This style has thin metal prongs that hold a series of diamonds in place. With this setting, the emphasis is on the stones and not so much on the metal. There are usually several stones in place.
Wide wedding bands
These are modern and trendy and very different from the traditional styles. To be considered a wide ring, the width must be at least 7mm. If going for this style, ensure that it matches your engagement ring, as wide wedding rings can look weird with certain engagement ring styles.
Also, it is recommended to choose a ring that is one half size larger than your ordinary size, to ensure that it will fit your finger. A wide wedding ring may feel a little bit tighter because all the metal touches the skin. It may also not slide easily over your knuckles. So finding the correct fit is crucial with this style.
Use a ring sizer to make sure you choose the correct size. Also, check your retailer’s resizing policy.
