A wedding ring is a promise you make to your partner to lead a beautiful life together. The exchange of wedding rings is a tradition followed worldwide and is often the focal point of a wedding ceremony or celebration. Wedding ring ideas come from ancient Egypt, about 4800 years ago.
A wedding ring is a finger ring that indicates that the wearer is married. It is usually made from precious metals like gold, diamond and platinum.
Historical styles of wedding rings -
Gimmel rings - Gimmel rings were popular in the 16th or early 17th centuries. Such rings were fashionable in England, Germany, and other countries. It is also called joint rings. This ring consists of two interlocking and twisted hoops with clasped hands forming the bezel. Within the lower hand is a heart and, when the two hoops are joined, the top hand clasps this heart.
Posy rings - Posy rings were very popular in the 17th century and were created in either Great Britain or France. Animals and plants pictures are engraved on the outer side of the ring.
Puzzle ring - Puzzle rings were popular in the 16th century. Such rings were popular in Europe, and they consist of two or three hoops that fit together to form one ring.
Byzantine ring -Byzantine rings were popular in the 16th-18th centuries in England and France.
Fede ring - A Fede ring is a design in which two hands meet and clasp in friendship, love or betrothal.
Modern styles of wedding rings -
Classic Ring Styles - This is the most common among engagement ring;a classic style.
Three Stone Engagement Ring - Three stone rings are a romantic way to represent a couple's past, present and future.
Solitaire Wedding Ring - Solitaire ring sets are always the first choice of couples. Solitaire diamond rings are stylish and classic.
Halo Ring - The halo ring is a setting that encircles a centre gemstone in a collection of round pavé or micro-pavé diamonds
Double Halo Ring - The double halo engagement ring structure is very different when compared to the original Halo design. The original halo design adds to it a second line of diamonds surrounding the centre stone. This diamond border makes the ring bigger and enhances the centre stone to form a ring that draws attention and adoration.
Cluster Engagement Ring - In a cluster setting, smaller diamonds are set closely together to resemble a larger diamond.
Twist Wedding Ring - Twist engagement rings are symbols of endless love and commitment.
Bezel Wedding Ring - Bezel settings provide a secure and stylish design for engagement rings.
Pavé Ring - Pavé engagement rings feature tiny diamonds around the band, giving the appearance of a solid diamond surface.