How To Buy A Wedding Set

How To Buy A Wedding Set

How To Buy A Wedding Set

Buying a wedding set isn’t actually all that difficult. The complicated part is coordinating with your significant other.  Wedding sets are diamond engagement rings that come with matching wedding rings.  The wedding rings are usually curved or fashioned to fit comfortably beneath the engagement ring. The two rings, then, fit together in feel and design.

If you are a guy planning to propose, it’s important to find out before hand if your bride-to be already has anything particular in mind regarding the style of her wedding ring and engagement ring.  For those men who want to keep the ring as a surprise, the best thing to do is to ask friends and family what they think about the kind of ring she wants.  You should also be able to take a stab at the kind of ring she wants.  Women that like everything to match, that are fussy about the décor of their house and the color coordination of the outfits they wear will probably want a matching set.  That said, they’ll probably want to be consulted about the ring and the style too.  So strike a balance.

Once you decide to buy a wedding set, set a price limit and pick a base metal.  Platinum, yellow gold and white gold are the most popular metals these days for wedding sets.  Each metal has its own special qualities which should be taken into consideration.  Yellow gold is warmer, and stands out a bit more.  White gold is lustrous and chic.  Gold, overall, is cheaper than platinum and also more malleable. This means it can scratch a bit easier, but it also can be resized in a cinch. Platinum is pricier than gold, it’s a hot metal right now, and it’s extremely durable.  However, it can get fuzzy with wear, and when this happens, the only way to restore its luster is to have it professionally polished.  It’s also much harder to resize platinum because of its hardness.

Wedding Set

Wedding Set

After outlining your budget and choosing a precious metal, decide on the diamonds.  In my opinion, the most beautiful wedding sets have a vintage flair: page encrusted side stone engagement rings with pave set eternity rings are hot, beautiful and enduring in style.  Plain and simple rings can be very attractive as well.  Plain, solitaire rings with a plain, solid wedding band sitting beneath can be classic and timeless.

Finally, make sure you have the ring size right.  You don’t want to have to find out at the last minute, or after hours and hours of shopping, that you’ve ordered the wrong size and have to return the set or have it resized.  That is just a pain!  Take your time to make sure the size is right and that the rings will fit!

Top 10 Tips: Buying Your Wedding Band

Buy Wedding Rings

Buy Wedding Rings




Buying a wedding ring can seem like a terribly daunting task.  It’s a piece of fine jewelry that carries deep symbolic meaning and it’s also a ring that you are planning to wear for the rest of your life. When you decide it’s time to purchase your wedding rings, make sure you do it right.  Here are my top ten tips to buying your ideal wedding ring.





1)      Set a Budget.  This not only helps you narrow down your selection, but it also helps you keep financial stress to a minimum.  Before you even start looking at rings, set a maximum price and stick to it.

2)      Negotiate.  Sit down together and talk about how you want to buy your rings.  Some couples like to buy their rings together; others like to buy them separately. Go over what you both want and come to a clear agreeable decision.

3)      Matching- yes/no? Decide whether you want your wedding rings to be matching rings or not.   Unless you seem to have the same style of ring in mind from the beginning, buying a matching set can be a bit complicated.  Once you decide whether or not you want your rings to match, the rest of the buying process will be much easier.

4)      Browse.  Pick up some wedding magazines; check out your friends rings and try them on; be indulgent and read up on your celebrity wedding gossip to see what the hottest styles are. 

5)      Try’em on.  You should always go into at least one B&M jewelry store to try on different styles, different metals and different widths of wedding rings.  Whoever has an engagement ring –maybe both of you…you know men’s engagement rings are growing in popularity—should have the ring on.  It’ll help you make a decision about the overall “ring” look.

6)      Decide on A Metal.  Coupled don’t have to choose the same metal, but it’s important that each of you decide what metal you prefer.  There are pros and cons to each metal, including price, style, and metal qualities.  Some metals, like gold, are more malleable and therefore easier to resize.  Other, less malleable metals like platinum and titanium may not be resizable, but they are extremely durable. 

7)      Decide on A Style.  Decide whether you want a plain band, a band with diamonds, a wedding ring with two-tone metal ornamentation, or a Celtic wedding band.  There are lots of styles out there, but choose one that you feel will endure.  Remember, this is a band you are planning on wearing for the rest of your life.

8)      Be Informed.  If you do decide to buy a wedding band with diamonds, make sure you know your diamond stuff.  Read up on the 4Cs of diamonds: cut, clarity, color and carat weight.  You should be able to understand the differences between different diamonds and have an idea of diamond pricing.  The same goes for precious gems and precious metals.  Have somewhat of a grasp on market prices before you make the plunge.

9)      Shop casually. You should shop for wedding rings in the same manner you shop for most things.  If you like to shop for clothes with friends, bring friends along when looking at wedding rings.  If you like shopping for most thins on your own, then go for that.  Some simply prefer shopping online so that they can do the “boring” research on their own and then send pictures of potential rings to friends and family before they make their purchase.

10)   Have FUN!!!!!  :)

How to Buy Wedding Jewelry

How To Buy Wedding Jewelry

How To Buy Wedding Jewelry

You are getting married! This means a) you must look absolutely fabulous when you walk down the isle b) you are super busy.  I mean, I bet it’s taken you ages to pick out a dress. You don’t want to spend what little free time you have now running around trying to find the best jewelry store in your 20 mile radius.  Plus, if you are a bride on a budget, like most brides are, you want to make sure you are getting the best deals on your wedding jewelry, and to be honest, most of the best deals are online.

So, how to you make sure that you get great wedding jewelry that is comfortable, complimentary and affordable if you’re shopping online?  I’ll tell you how.

1)      Pick a Budget and Stick to it.  Outline a budget to help you narrow down your search and keep your browsing within practical bounds.

2)      Pick a Hairdo. If you are wearing your hair up, you might want to look for a diamond tiara, pearl headband or crystal comb to accessorize.  Up-dos also highlights the neckline and collar-line bare which emphasizes any necklace or pendant.  Your hairdo can change your whole look.

3)      Decide on a Style.  Decide what item you think will look best with your dress and will match the atmosphere of your wedding décor. Don’t go for alternative couture when your dress and wedding décor is classically traditional.  It will throw the whole look off.  Select a precious metal to help narrow your search.  Do you want a warm yellow gold or a cool platinum luster?

4)      Window Shop. Whether you are perusing styles through the window of your internet browser or windows on the street, it’s really important to get a handle of what your taste is and what you want your look to be. 

5)       Try on and Return. Make sure that wherever you buy from, their return policy is rock solid.  You want to be able to try on every item you order, see how it looks with your dress and make sure it’s comfortable.

6)      Buy and Wear!