The 10 Things You've Always Wanted to Know About Wedding Rings

Wedding rings are wonderful symbols of the love you and your partner share. Choosing the right wedding ring requires careful consideration, as this piece of jewelry should be as enduring as the feelings that bind you and your partner together. And of course, the wedding rings should also match your partner's taste. Finding the right wedding rings is not always easy, though. The number of models and variations to choose from is enormous. You have a wide selection of materials, gemstones, alloys, and cuts. Of course, you also need to determine the correct ring size or clarify whether you would like a special engraving on your wedding rings. To help you with your selection, we have compiled answers to the most pressing questions about choosing rings.

1. Choose wedding rings that match your personality

Do you prefer a classic and traditional style or something bold and extravagant? Anything is possible, but what matters is that you stay true to your personal style and that this is reflected in your wedding rings. After all, your wedding ring will accompany you and your partner for life. That's why it's important to identify with the appearance of the jewelry.

2. The right profile for comfortable wear

The profile of your wedding rings significantly contributes to wearing comfort. However, how comfortable each ring profile feels is a very subjective matter. That's why it's important to try on your wedding rings yourself. Take advantage of the opportunity to test the wearing comfort with sample rings beforehand. You will of course receive the corresponding test rings with your order from our shop. We are also happy to advise you in one of our stores to find the engagement or wedding ring that best suits you.

3. Match the color of your wedding rings to your skin tone

Silver, gold, platinum, rose gold... the selection is huge. When it comes to the color of the right precious metal, you should always trust your personal preference. If you're used to wearing silver jewelry, then you should stay true to your style. If you've never worn jewelry or only rarely, then it's advisable to match the alloy to your skin tone. Here's the rule: for darker skin tones, warm gold tones are an ideal choice; for a fair complexion, you should opt for a ring made of silver or platinum.

4. Find the optimal ring size

To determine the right size, you can use a ring you already own as a reference. If you don't wear rings, you can use the "string method": tie a string around your ring finger and mark the corresponding size with a knot. For gadget enthusiasts, there's even a special tool for this: the Multisizer, a kind of belt for your finger. With this tool, you can determine the ring size very accurately. Despite all the tools available at home, we still recommend visiting one of our stores to determine the optimal ring size.

5. Pay attention to hardness and durability

In addition to color and size, the hardness of your wedding rings is also a selection criterion you should definitely consider. The hardness of the material directly affects the durability and longevity of your jewelry. If you wear your wedding rings daily, these pieces need to withstand a lot. Gold, for example, is a soft precious metal. To increase its durability, other materials are added to guarantee a certain hardness. Platinum or titanium, on the other hand, are naturally harder and therefore much more resistant.

6. Harmonize the design of the ring pairs with each other

The wedding ring represents the promise that two people make to each other for the rest of their lives. You can also emphasize this symbolism of togetherness in the design of the rings and visually match the two pieces of jewelry to each other. We're happy to advise you personally here. Ultimately, however, your personal taste and preferences determine how the ring should look.

7. Take your time with the selection

How much time you want to invest in searching for the perfect wedding rings is of course up to you. However, we advise against coming in just a week before the wedding. Your wedding ring should accompany you for the rest of your life and should therefore be chosen with care.

8. The right hand

Which hand you want to wear your engagement or wedding ring on is completely up to you. There are no official rules, but there are traditions that differ depending on the country. In Germany, the engagement ring is traditionally worn on the left hand before being moved over the wedding ring on the right hand on your wedding day, so both rings are united there. In most other countries, the rings are worn on the left hand because this is the side of the heart. From a practical perspective, wearing comfort and your own preferred hand play a major role. If you're right-handed, it makes sense to wear the wedding ring on your left hand, as it will be somewhat more protected from wear and tear in everyday life. No matter which hand you choose, what's important is that you decide this before your purchase, as the left and right ring fingers differ by up to two ring sizes in almost everyone.

9. The engraving

A wedding ring is something special. Your wedding ring becomes even more personal with a custom engraving. It is normally applied when you purchase or order the ring. If you're still unsure or want to discuss it with your partner first, pet names, symbols, or special signs can also be engraved later. The engraving remains free of charge; in that case, you only pay 5 euros for shipping. Please also keep in mind that a wedding ring, despite all planning, may not fit. In this case, the engraving must be removed and reset, which takes additional time and in this case also costs more money.

10. The price of wedding rings

The average price for wedding rings is around €1,000. As with all averages, there are variations up or down. Ultimately, only your budget and your ideas determine the price of your wedding rings. We're happy to advise you in a personal conversation on how to get the perfect wedding ring for your budget.

Order unique wedding rings at VERLOBUNGSRING.de

Discover modern wedding rings or classic ring designs and many other wonderful pieces of jewelry in our collection. You and your partner are looking for a very special ring pair for your wedding? Then you should take a look at the Memoire wedding rings in our range. Would you like advice or do you have questions about the right size or other topics related to your ring purchase? We're happy to help. Call us, use our live chat, or send us an email.