The importance of an engagement ring is pretty obvious. It’s the ring you give to your beloved to stake your claim as their lifelong partner. When shopping for an engagement ring; you may not even consider engagement ring sets as part of your vocabulary yet – in fact, this phrase sometimes doesn’t come into the picture until the question is popped and the “Yes” is exclaimed.
Just because an engagement ring gets all the glory does not mean you should neglect it’s equally important partner… commonly known to be smaller and less flashy. These characteristics, however, do not constitute a less important ring. That’s right: We’re talking about the wedding ring – – which is only the band that symbolizes eternity as it is slipped onto your or your beloved’s finger and prompts a seal-the-deal, three letter utterance: “I do.”
So what should you consider when looking at engagement ring sets and are considering that perfect mate for your perfect mate?
How does it look with the engagement ring?
One great advantage of shopping for engagement ring sets from the get go is that you’ll know how both rings will look next to each other. Do you want the engagement ring to remain the star of the show, or do you want the band to stand out a bit too? Should the rings match, or just complement each other? These are good questions to consider, remembering there are no right answers! Just the right one for you and your mate (but if you need some help, why not ask us?).
How often will you wear your wedding ring?
Does this seem like a trick question? You’ll wear it every day, of course! While we hope that you will wear your wedding rings every day for a lifetime, we also know that sometimes life can get in the way. Consider if you’ll be able to wear your ring to work, or how often you may remove it. Do you spend time playing sports or working with your hands? You may prefer a simpler band or engagement ring sets made from a more durable metal. Choosing a ring to fit your life means less worry and more enjoyment!
Do you want a band that matches or mirrors your spouse’s?
Some couples want their rings to reflect their shared commitment by reflecting each other. Other couples want their engagement ring sets to be whatever it is they find most beautiful, even if it doesn’t look exactly the same for both. This can be an important factor when you consider that an engagement ring choice may influence the rings for more than one spouse.
Do you have more questions about engagement ring sets or wedding rings? We’re here to provide the answers and help you find that ideal engagement ring, set or wedding band.
