How to choose wedding bands

1) Introduction

2) start looking early

Give yourself time to search and choose the perfect alliances. If you are going to buy a ring in a physical jewelry store or online, two or three months before the wedding date you should start looking, compare prices, place the order to receive the rings on time.

But nevertheless, if you decide on a totally personalized ring, give yourself even more time.

3) Set a budget

Before entering a jewelry store or starting to search on the Internet, set a budget for the wedding ring.

Just like when you buy a wedding dress, having an exact limit in mind before you start your search will help you avoid the disappointment of falling in love with something that is way over your budget.

On Salvador Munoz Jewelers we have a wide range of wedding rings from 350 € the couple

4) Choose your ring style

After thinking about your budget, research the different styles of wedding rings to focus on your preferences. Do you want a simple ring, or with diamonds or other precious stones? Do you want a thin or thick alliance, something very traditional, or something more modern and flashy?

The material

The choice of material is a determining factor, because the material influences the price, maintenance and durability of the alliance

Yellow gold wedding rings have been the most classic and sold for their durability and low maintenance..

The white gold alliance is achieved by mixing gold with nickel or palladium and giving it a rhodium plating to enhance its shine.. Over time it loses the rhodium and darkens, so it needs maintenance and re-rolling every 2 O 3 years.

From our selection of wedding bands

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The gold alloy or the proportion of fine gold that it contains inside is also important, since there is 18, 14 O 9 carats.

Silver is also widely used in jewelry.. Its price is cheaper than gold but over time it darkens and requires more care..

Platinum is the most durable noble metal and requires the least maintenance because its alloy is a 95 % pure platinum.

The shape and finish

The design of the alliance is achieved with the shape and finish.

The shape of the wedding band is equivalent to the profile that would result if you cut the wedding band and the shape that would result. There are different ways, from the most classic such as half-round or almond-shaped to the most modern ellipse-shaped or semi-flat wedding rings.

The interior of the alliance is also important because if the interior is rounded or better known as comfort, it is more friendly to be inserted in the finger. While if it is straighter, the interior fits more to the finger.

The design of the alliance also comes from the metal finish as it can be shiny., that, diamond, ice, …, giving it a traditional look, modern, original, …

width and thickness

They are the factors that determine the weight of the alliances that in turn determine their price.

The width is the measurement in millimeters of the width of the alliance. It usually ranges between 2 mm and the 6 mm, while the thickness is the measure of the height of the ring. It is recommended for the alliance to be strong and last a lifetime to have a thickness from 1.1 mm.

5) Engraving

One of the usual questions between the couple, is what is recorded in the alliances. The normal thing is the names and the date of the link, but with laser engraving the possibilities are numerous.

We leave you some ideas:

6) Certificate of guarantee

7) Trust your jeweler

Remember that your jeweler is there to help you. Be open and honest with your budget, and help guide you. If you feel overwhelmed by the process of buying rings, don't be afraid to ask questions.

From explaining which noble metals go best with your lifestyle or which style of ring is the best, jewelers are the experts. “Talk to your wedding ring specialist about what you want and they will help you come up with creative options and solutions”, says Natalia de Salvador Muñoz Joyero.

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