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Unique engagement rings are a true testamentof love because you know your fiance put a lot of thought behind finding the perfect ring that would match your personality. However, finding a wedding band to match your one of a kind engagement ring may be tricky. Take a deep breath, rest assured you will find the perfect wedding ring, and read this:Ask Yourself These 2 Important Questions
- Do I need the band and ring to match exactly?
- Do I plan on wearing my engagement ring everyday?
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Understand LimitationsNon-traditional engagement rings are a gaining popularity for a number of reasons including budget constraints in the younger millennial generation, the rise in popularity of antique jewelry, and an increasing number of celebrities wearing unique engagement rings (gemstones, diamond cluster, etc). The result is a beautiful and diverse bridal market. On the flip side, it is putting a growing strain on jewelry designers to find a balance between aesthetics and structural integrity. Some rings lend themselvesto a curved wedding band, while other rings have too defined of a curvature to be able to pair with curved wedding bands. When a band can not fit flush against your engagement ring consider a straight band with similar details to tie the set together.
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Work With A Reputable Local JewelerAs I mentioned, there is a fine line between matching or custom designing a curved wedding band around your one of a kind engagement ring and knowing when to pair it with a straight band. This is when the expert knowledge of a local jeweler is priceless!
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Matching Your SetThis is where the earlier two questions really come into play. If you do not plan to wear your ring everyday any wedding band, matching or not will work. If you do want that matched look, as I mentioned before, sometimes even the most contoured curved wedding band can not fit around a unique engagement ring, when this happens it is time to redefine your definition of "matching." Here are a few solutions:
- Select a wedding band you LOVE and move your engagement ring to another finger.
- Select a straight wedding band that has similar details so the engravings, gemstones, or design elements will match.
- Select a straight simple gold wedding band. The symbolism of a plain gold wedding bands makes it beautiful even if its not a perfect match.
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