and use this advantage and
create interesting and clever designs to impress. Engraving
letterings or names on wedding rings are commonly performed to
personalise the rings. However, have you ever thought of putting the
engraving across two or more rings?
Engravings are
normally limited by the size of the ring. This have often discouraged
the engraving of long quote or psalms and of longer names to their
initials. With more rings to engraving on, you can now place long
strings of letters across the rings, and the idea that the rings come
together to form the complete engraving reinforces the fact that the
rings belong to a set.
However, it
takes a lot of skill to engraving across different rings and the cost
of engraving will definitely be higher.
Engagement
Ring on Top or Below
Since a lady's engagement ring and wedding ring are commonly worn
on the same finger, there have been various suggestions on whether to
wear the wedding ring above or below the engagement ring. Proponents of
wearing the engagement ring on top explained that having the engagement
ring on top signifies sealing of the wedding vows below. Others claim
that the engagement ring should be enclosed below to keep the mood of
engagement throughout the whole marriage.
We say you can
do both! Bridal ring sets can be designed in such a way that a certain
design comes through when you wear the engagement ring on top of the
wedding ring and shows another design when you wear the rings the other
way round!
Such a bridal ring set
requires much creativity from the jeweller and few jewellers can offer
such a bridal set. If you cannot find one like that, ask your jeweller
to customise a set for you!
Combination
of Stones
The use of a
combination of stones on one ring is nothing new. Diamonds are set
around the entire ring of the Eternity band, signifying continuity;
three pieces of diamond are used on the Trinity band, each signifying
the past, present and future of the couple's life.
With the engagement bridal
ring sets, it is now possible to combine the stones from two
different rings. One can even try using different types of gemstones on
each ring to create colours. For example, a diamond could be aligned to
an adjacent emerald to exhibit a mysterious green glow.
'Lego' Type Bridal Sets
Remember how
much fun you had with your first Lego set? But Lego isn't
just something for the kids; the concept of match and fit is still very
useful for many designs, including your engagement bridal ring sets. Your
engagement ring and wedding ring can fit together like a two-piece
puzzle ring. Imagine how impressed your audience will be when you
demonstrate the complexity of your ring.
Bridal rings
sets are highly customisable, so don't be afraid to
experiment. Don't shun away from asking or suggesting your
own ideas, bridal ring sets are meant to be unique.
Create Matching Bridal Ring Sets from an Existing Antique Ring
You may already
have an existing antique ring either from your family heirloom or your
collection, but antique rings are not commonly found as bridal ring sets.
However, you can always bring your antique ring to a jeweller and
request for him/her to create matching bridal ring sets from the original
ring.
Don't
be afraid to experiment with ideas. Expose yourself to many ideas by
looking at what other people can come up with.