Matching Bridal Ring Sets

There are many options and designs available for your matching bridal ring sets. It's easy to get lost in the wide array of possibilities, making it nearly impossible to set your mind

onto any one set. In order to help you make the choice on your bridal ring sets, it's helpful to classify what's out there into several broad categories before you zoom in to one of them.

One way of classifying bridal ring sets is by differentiating them into their design themes. Ring sets are normally designed based on a central theme that unifies the entire set.

Modern

Most of the bridal sets available out there are designed based on the modern styles created by jewellers in the last few decades. Some of the 'modern' styles are really older traditional styles that have been reinvented.

For example, the style of Mokume Gane is a tradition Japanese art which creates patterns on the metal using a mixture of different metals. Today, this art have been applied by jewellers into making jewellery.

Culture Influenced

Other than the various modern styles designed by jewellers today, some people may choose to buy traditional jewellery pertaining to their culture. Or they may want modern jewellery, but designed with a touch of their culture heritage.

A person of Chinese descent may want to incorporate designs resembling bamboos into their bridal ring set. Other traditional symbols such as peony, chrysanthemum and cherry blossom are popular engravings that are used in bridal sets.

One cultural themed ring sets that have gained widespread popularity is Celtic designs. Bridal ring sets with Celtic designs have grown so popular that they have been widely adopted by people of non-Celtic descent.

Interest Inspired

Another theme that is popular with non-main stream ring designs are those inspired by places, objects or even hobbies.

For example, a couple that met each other during a diving trip may opt for an ocean themed ring set. The ring set could be craved with ocean animals, nautical instruments or even mythical sea creatures or deities. A couple with a special love for snow may look to snow flake designs for their matching wedding rings.

Vintage

In spite of many modern designs on the market, there is no lack of people who have an interest in antique ring designs. However, not everyone is lucky enough to be able to own an antique ring, or rarer still, an antique ring set. Fortunately, jewellers are more than willing to cash in on the market by offering matching wedding rings based on the antique designs. These ring sets are known as vintage designs.

Other than the themes described above, there are many other less popular themes which you might be a fan off. For example, Gothic themed ring sets are a niche market on their own. Not everyone can accept Gothic styles, and you probably won't find any at your mainstream jeweller's store. However, there are still plenty of stores which will offer Gothic designs for that particular crowd.

Within each of the broad themes described above, there are many more sub-themes available. While your choices are still aplenty and decision making far from easy, focusing your efforts on a single theme is your first step to deciding on your ring set.