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Mark Etinger
Wedding jewelry is one of the most important things you'll ever buy. The circular wedding band symbolizes your unending love for your partner, and it's vital to choose wedding jewelry that you'll feel proud of for the rest of your lives. Since wedding jewelry is something you wear every day, you want to give careful thought to what kind of stone and wedding band you want. Here are some tips for choosing wedding jewelry: 1. The 4 Cs - When shopping for wedding jewelry, always remember the 4 Cs of womens diamond rings: cut, color, clarity and carat. After selecting the perfect cut for you diamond (such as round, princess, emerald, heart, pear and marquise), consider your desired color (color is graded with an alphabet system ranging from D to Z), clarity (flaws and inconsistencies are not visible to the naked eye and need to be identified by a jeweler), and carat, which is the weight or size of the diamond. 2. Shop together - Shopping for wedding jewelry is an activity that should be fun and rewarding for both you and your partner, so shop together. Before you beginning shopping, it's important to talk to your partner about what your price range is so that you're on the same page and are able to shop in a targeted way. Knowing your price range will help you save time by looking at only those rings you can afford. 3. Do your research - To make the experience of shopping for wedding jewelry easier, it's often good to do some pre-shopping research. Check out wedding jewelry styles in catalogues and online so that you have a good idea of what's out there before making a decision. Buying online versus buying in person has pros and cons: buying in person obviously allows you to feel and try on the ring, whereas better prices are often available when shopping on the internet. 4. Decide on the band - One of the biggest decisions you'll have to make is whether you want to have matching or separate wedding bands for your wedding jewelry. Some couples prefer to coordinate, some couples don't. There's no expectation to have matching wedding bands; the important thing is to choose bands that each partner feels comfortable with. If a man is concerned about looking effeminate, he can choose a different style. 5. Consider your lifestyle - When it comes to womens diamond rings, it's important to think beyond the wedding day itself and choose rings that suit your lifestyle. If you do a lot of manual labor or use your hands a lot, you may want to consider getting a low set wedding ring that won't get in the way. On the other hand, if you're a high flying corporate executive and want to flash your wedding jewelry at every opportunity, go for a high set ring.
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