Shopping For The Right Diamond Wedding Bands
By: Vanscoy Diamonds
A lot of people think that the most important piece of jewelry they are ever going to buy is a diamond engagement ring. Those people are right, but what many of those same people think is that it is the only important piece of jewelry they have to buy. It’s certainly true that nothing can compare to the beauty and presence of that solitary ring, especially the first time she sees it, but it is only one part of a three piece set. There are still the diamond wedding bands to consider.
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For the longest time, the only decision people had to make about their wedding bands was the material and as it was, they only had two options: silver or gold. They were a simple single band, designed to be as inconspicuous as possible, so as to not distract from the engagement ring. In fact, since they were considered by many to simply be an accessory to that first ring, only about half the people even had to think about picking a band out at all. For the longest time, men who wore a wedding band were considered the very rare exception to the rule.
That began to change in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s for two primary reasons. First, the idea of men wearing jewelry started to become more socially acceptable as people rebelled against conservative dress codes. Secondly, during this “Age of Aquarius” and the rise of feminism and equal rights, more and more people began to look at marriage as a partnership. Just like they switched from saying “man and wife” to “husband and wife,” people wanted to have matching wedding bands to signify the equality of their union.
Today’s man has become even more fashionable than ever, and jewelry designers have recognized this with the new styles of diamond wedding bands that they are offering. One popular option is to purchase a three ring wedding set that has a design theme consistent through all the rings. Another new development is the use of titanium, stainless steel and other precious metals that men find more appealing. The engagement ring is still a big deal, but don’t forget to give equal consideration to the diamond wedding bands that will eventually go with it.