How To Design Your Own Wedding Rings
Many woman want to design their wedding ring to fit their own personality and preferences. Like many adventures, It is easy to do if you know the steps to take along the way. The first question should be “Where do I start?”. You begin by asking yourself do you have any preconceived style that you are particularly drawn to?
If the answer to this is affirmative, then you have eliminated one step in the process. However, by eliminating that step, you may have passed over some of the most beautifully designed creations ever made by mankind. Starting at the beginning and being open-minded can open doors to spectacular jewelry you never knew existed. If it is your true desire to design your wedding ring, and want it to be uniquely your own, you should see actual jewelry designed in all of the following types.
Let’s start with the different creations that represent different craftsmen through the ages. First came the Antique era, then the highly romantic Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco eras. For the more modern woman of today, we have the spectacular presentations of the number one style known as the Tiffany. Designed to sit the gem up high and proud, it has been the well-deserved preference of millions for years.
However, many have never even seen the magnificent and innovative Tension setting. It not only accomplishes the same purpose of the proud Tiffany, it actually eliminates the interfering prongs and allows more light into the diamond. The Invisible style does the same. Made for those more concerned about the safety of the gem, check out the Bezel design which encompasses the stone either completely or at two locations to lock it into place.
If you chose from the original Antique through part of the Victoria eras, be aware that diamonds were seldom used, you can decide whether you want to be authentic or do your own thing. Sapphires, emeralds, rubies and seed pearls create the same charm and grace that enhanced the creativity of the periods.
However, if you were drawn to one of the more Modern settings, you already know the gem of choice is the diamond. You can use diamonds or any of the gems mentioned above either as a single stone, with accent stones or in a cluster. Caution, using all colored gems may confuse people and they may not realize it is an engagement ring they are looking at. Often the choice of stones can be made with your jeweler’s advice when you decide on the setting.
The cut of the gem could be the magnificently fiery round brilliant. The quickly catching up and quickly rising is the second place Princess cut which offers both timelessness and chic. Cushion and Asscher cuts go well with the old-worldly creations as well as modern. The ever popular emerald cut is always a classic, as is the “up-town” presence of a Marquise.
With every decision necessary narrowed down to your favorite, explain your final vision to your jeweler. When he tells you it can be done, and it will be gorgeous, you will know that your decision to design your wedding ring of your own was perfect for you.
