October 21, 2010 - 6:10 am
Matching engagement and wedding sets are incredibly romantic because they symbolize the two of you, nestled in perfect harmony, reflecting one another yet still completely different. Usually the bands of the two rings are straight and flat, with some special texture or patterning worked into the design so that they look like a set. Bridal ring sets are often made in unusual metal combinations, such as two tone gold, or rose gold.
Sometimes, the engagement and wedding rings are styled together so they interlock perfectly. In these instances, it is not uncommon for the bands to have cut out loops or interlocking twists. These look very attractive on the finger, because the loops and twists ensure that the rings sit together perfectly. However, before you choose one of these stylish sets, make sure you avoid the three most common pitfalls.
1. When two rings are styled together so that they have looks and cut-away sections complementing each other, they may look odd when worn alone. This is less of a problem during the engagement period as the loops may add to the attractiveness of the gemstones. However, if your future wife will want, or need, to wear her wedding band on its own every once in awhile, she will probably not want one with a cut away band which looks strange without the engagement ring.
2. A third ring won’t sit comfortably alongside the twisted or looped out style of the bridal ring. So if you think you will obtain her an eternity ring some way in the future, or if she is likely to add another ring, such as a family heirloom alongside her engagement and wedding rings, this is important. You will need to have an eternity ring custom made to fit at a later date, which may be difficult to do, and expensive.
3. Remember that the most important thing about an engagement ring should be the cut of the central gemstone. Don’t get carried away with your desire to buy a matching set. Certain diamond cuts will narrow your choice of ring sets, particularly when she likes the more unusual marquise, pear or heart shapes. Don’t buy her something she will not like simply to buy a matching engagement and wedding ring set.
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