In the Philippines, a wedding ring is symbolic figuratively and literally. The rounded ring signifies endless love and commitment and couples are required to wear the wedding ring to show love and commitment to each other and to let the world know that the person is already married.
Wedding rings are exchanged during the marriage ceremony. It forms part of the entire wedding ceremony in Catholic traditions. And once the ring is worn during the wedding day, it should be worn for the rest of the life of the bride and the groom.
And since wedding rings are forever, choosing the right ring with the right components and design is very important. Of course, you don’t want to wear a gold plated wedding ring that changes color with time.
Old folks, however, often tell would-be married couples that the make of the ring is not very important. It’s the commitment and the love of the couple that would make the relationship last.
“Aanhin mo pa ang gintong singsing kung paglipas ng taon eh magkakahiwalay din kayo,” I remember my Lola telling me when we talked about my wedding.
She is right. But for those who have the money for a nice, elegant ring, here are some tips:
KNOW YOUR BUDGET
Before you go for shopping you must set your budget. By establishing your budget you can easily shop for your wedding ring and it will also narrow down your choices. Always remember that the metal and stone which you will select for your ring will depend on the price. And in case if your budget is low then you must select gold ring for your lady instead of platinum.
SELECT THE RIGHT METAL
Today you can find wedding rings in wide variety of metals. But the most popular metals are yellow gold, white gold, titanium and platinum. But among all these metals gold are considered to be traditional and titanium are best for those couples who are looking for affordable rings or are allergic to certain metals. But you must also keep in mind before selecting your metal that which metal will look best on your lady’s hand and you must also make sure that it must suit her skin tone.
PICK THE RIGHT STYLE
You can find variety of styles in ring such as plain, thin, rounded, thick and squared. But before selecting the style of your ring you must make sure that your lady is comfortable with the ring and you must also make sure of her personal style.
If your lady wears suits most of the time then you must select a ring which suits more with formal dress and if she wears casual then you must select a ring that will complement more to casual wardrobe. You must also make sure that your wedding ring must compliment your engagement ring which you have chosen already.
SHOP AROUND
Before buying your ring you must visit different jewelry stores. You must compare the rings and its prices and must find out which store has the best collection and the right ring for your lady. You can also buy your ring online. But if you are buying your ring online then you must make sure of their return policy and you must also keep in mind that the website from where you are buying your ring is reputed.
WORDS FROM THE WISE
I’ve heard married couples telling me not to buy a wedding ring that has precious stones. As much as possible, buy a wedding ring that could be elegant but minus the precious stones. Why? A friend said she accidentally hit a hard object with her ring and the stones let loose and went missing. Now, she is wearing a ring that has empty holes that used to hold the stones.
