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Tuesday, 29 July 2008 09:01 |
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Engagement rings are a symbol of a promise and a commitment for
the future. They are highly romanticized and something that
girls fantasize about, probably starting about the time they
first notice boys. They will most likely change their mind more
than several times, both about the boy they envision giving them
the ring and about what the ring that symbolizes their
engagement will look like.
Engagement fantasies are just that - fantasies; I can assure you
that they are not thinking along the lines of what a discount
ring, or even an affordable ring will look like. As they get
older, their character and values will determine whether their
fantasies are more towards marrying for love, or for status. It
is a horrifying thought to know that the majority of marriages
are somewhat of a business decision. I guess that would apply as
well then, to the engagement.
Inexpensive engagement ring ideas may come to mind for the pure
of heart who only fantasize about that the man of their dreams
be wonderful and kind, and not necessarily worldly and
successful. One of the main arguments that create conflict in a
marriage is finances. If the man of your choice doesn"t have
unlimited financial resources at the time of his proposal, you
may want to choose an affordable engagement ring.
Jewelers offer beautiful rings in all qualities, sizes and price
range. It should not be difficult to find a ring to suit your
taste and budget but if you are creative and can"t find the ring
of your dreams, another option would be to design your own ring
and have it custom made.
One thing to ask the jeweler before choosing a ring is the grade
of the diamond. Diamonds are graded and priced according to what
is referred to as the four Cs for color, cut, clarity and carat
weight.
Read everything you need to know about purchasing a diamond
engagement ring and more
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Tuesday, 27 November 2007 11:01 |
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Wedding rings are a symbol of union. A union between a man and
a woman.
This tradition of publicising the union between the man and a
woman is a tradition that goes way back to the ancient Egyptians.
Then the use of a ring was slightly different then than now. A
ring consisted of something that was more commonly available to
the Egyptians. Rushes from along the banks of the Nile.
Rushes were used to symbolise the union between male and female
by braiding a small piece around the finger. This created a
never ending circle that symbolised eternity. A never ending
circle of love.
However although this tradition goes back thousands of years the
wearing of men’s wedding bands is much newer. It was really only
after the second world war that men decided that the wearing of
a mens wedding band was an appropriate way to celebrate their
new commitment to their bride.
Now that the wearing of a mens wedding band is fashionable men
are turning their thoughts to which type of ring to buy. And as
it is rare that a man will wear an engagement ring, (although
not unheard of), their wedding ring is often the only piece of
jewelry that they will wear. So they need to give it some
thought.
So in many cases men want something unique. Something that
no-one else has. A mens wedding band that stands out and makes a
statement about just who they are. Something very different.
So what alternatives are there for the man who just wants to be
different?
Gold, Silver or Diamonds are usually first associated with
wedding rings. However for the modern man there are many more
choices.
Mens Platinum wedding bands and mens Titanium wedding bands are
newer but no less stunning. Both are much more recent for the
crafting of rings but both make for magnificent rings.
Platinum is exceptionally strong and durable. However it’s
appeal is its unique patina or sheen which it develops over
time. And it can be crafted into a fascinating range of unusual
mens wedding bands. The options are endless.
Similarly Titanium is exceptionally strong and also very light,
a third of the weight of gold. This is a bonus for anyone
worried about whether a ring on the finger may feel heavy.
Titanium rings are fashioned out of a single block of Titanium
and so need to be made to the exact size. The range of Titanium
mens rings is, like Platinum, extensive, and there are rings to
suit any taste.
However for the man looking for something really unique there
are many other options. The internet has opened up a whole new
world for the man looking for unique mens wedding bands.
There are now online jewellers who allow you to design your own
ring.
For example it is possible to design your own Titanium mens
wedding band using a whole variety of Titanium colors. You
choose your own ring shape, size and color or mix of colors and
add any one of a variety of gemstones to it as you wish. These
can be placed exactly as you desire to create a really unique
men’s wedding band unlike anything anyone else has anywhere in
the world.
For the really adventurous there’s more. Why not carbon fibre?
How about stainless steel, or two tone bands? Or celtic mens
wedding bands?
And why not get REALLY adventurous if you wish. For those who
want something right out of the ordinary there are many options.
Zodiac mens wedding rings are stunning. Available in all the
zodiac signs a zodiac ring will turn the head. Large and very
visible a zodiac ring is not for the faint hearted but for the
man who wants to be noticed it is a ring that must be
considered. And two tone zodiac rings are even better!
Not suitable for a wedding ring? Who says! For the man who wants
to be unique it doesn’t matter. If he, and she, both like it
then it works for them. That’s all that matters.
How about mens gambling rings? For the gamblers amongst us there
are rings featuring all manner of gambling symbols. How about a
gold and diamond roulette ring? It really does have a tiny
roulette wheel, with numbers.
Or a gold and diamond spinning dice ring that really does have 2
tiny dice? Or a gold spinning black jack ring.
Even unusual gemstones can be made into the most unique mens
wedding bands. Two tone rings with Tanzanite anyone? Gold with
Blue Topaz? Gold, Diamond and Garnet?
So although the wearing of mens wedding bands is relatively new,
it doesn’t have to be boring. These types of rings are not for
everyone, but for the man who wants a really unique mens wedding
band there are lots of choices.
It’s just a case of how unique do you want to be!!!
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Monday, 29 October 2007 05:00 |
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Mens diamond rings are becoming more and more popular with the
modern man. As more men celebrate their marriage by the wearing
of a wedding ring, mens diamond rings are fast becoming the new
mens fashion.
The wearing of a wedding ring by a man is a reasonably new
phenomenon. It is only really since the second world war that
the wearing of a wedding ring by a man became common. However it
is taking off now, as are diamond mens rings .
And there are different considerations for a man’s wedding
jewelry than for a woman.
A man doesn’t usually wear an engagement ring. A woman does. For
a woman it is her engagement ring which is the feature on her
finger. It is usually the engagement ring that is admired, not
her wedding ring. And for this reason the woman will usually
love a stunning diamond solitaire ring for her engagement ring,
because a diamond solitaire is a ring to be admired!
And the setting of the diamond solitaire is there really just to
hold the diamond. The setting is not the feature, the diamond
is. The setting is just there to show off the diamond to best
advantage.
So for a woman the choice of wedding ring needs to accommodate
the fact that it should not overpower her engagement ring.
Whilst there are some magnificent diamond wedding rings for
women, they should always be more understated. Small diamonds,
and with more of the impact of the ring coming from the ring
itself rather than the diamonds.
And if she has a magnificent engagement ring then there is no
need for anything but a simple understated band for a wedding
ring.
But a man needs to approach his wedding ring quite differently,
hence the popularity of diamond mens rings. Mens diamond wedding
rings are larger and more noticeable than womens rings. And as
there is no engagement ring, the diamonds go on his wedding ring.
This is the only ring on his hands, perhaps the only jewelry
that he will ever wear. So it needs to tell the world exactly
who he is.
Notwithstanding, it is not as common for men to wear a mens
diamond ring with a single large stone as it is for women.
Whilst solitaire rings are the most popular for women, men tend
to select more diamonds, and smaller ones.
For women, the setting is just the method of showing off the
diamond. For men the setting, and the ring material, is an
integral part of the appeal of the ring. Mens diamond rings are
all about the ring and the diamonds together. Womens rings are
about the diamonds.
For this reason mens diamond rings often feature such modern
ring materials as Titanium, Platinum, Stainless Steel or Carbon
Fibre. Two tone yellow gold and white gold also looks great.
These rings are also much wider than you would expect for a
woman’s wedding ring. This is to make sure that a mans wedding
ring is in keeping with a mans (normally) wider hand, and also
to allow room for the features of the ring and to add the
diamonds. Mens diamond wedding rings are much more ornate than a
womans wedding ring.
But the most important part is still the diamond or diamonds. A
mens diamond ring with one or more stunning diamonds cannot be
matched for style. It says volumes about the man. It makes a
clear unambiguous statement that says “I’m married, and I can
afford a fantastic diamond ring like this”.
Mens diamond rings are unequalled for style, class and flair.
The modern married man should not be without one.
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