Getting married is one of adult life’s greatest moments. It’s a culmination of sorts, where the intermingling of two lives is recognized, enshrined and utilized as the jumping-off point for a new shared life together. It can mean so much, from its conventional religious and traditional meanings to the implications it has for your new normal. And it’s all just so thrilling. So too are all the little things that add up to wedding preparation, from reception planning to the picking-out of wedding bands. And it’s the latter that we’re concerned with today, not in the least for the fact that it’s such a daunting decision to be making. Rings, like everything else wearable, are susceptible to changing fashion trends; how, then, do you choose a wedding band that balances the style of the moment with the long-term wearability your marriage (hopefully!) demands? Here, we’ll identify the qualities that make a wedding band functionally timeless, with a view to ensuring your own choice of wedding band remains meaningful and wearable for decades to come.
Start with timeless design principles – First, then, let’s look at first principles for timeless design. When fast fashion is fast as it is, it can be hard to see through the noise to find truly timeless elements – but believe me when I tell you that they’re more or less staring you in the face. The simplest of facets make for timelessness, from clean lines to balanced proportions to the very metals that make up the wedding band. In fact, simplicity itself could be regarded as timeless, free as it is from the noise you’re peering through.
Choose materials built for a lifetime of wear – But let’s look at materials a little more closely. The most popular wedding band metals are, essentially, platinum, yellow gold, white gold and rose gold. Of these, platinum is the most physically enduring; gold is a soft metal, easily malleable over time. But take care of gold and it will shine for generations! Likewise, the stones you may choose to adorn your band come with their own durability. A diamond wedding band is not just good for glittering; with the right crown, it will certainly go the distance, remaining beautiful all the while.
Balance timelessness with personal style – But these are just fundaments, which you can use to color your own unique expectations from your wedding band. Everything from family tradition to contemporary culture can influence your taste – and your taste should have the opportunity to shine just as brightly as your diamond. Mixed metals and vintage-inspired details are currently popular amongst younger couples, buying into a nostalgic framing of yesteryear’s jewelry while still maintaining an enduring appeal.
Article edited by Alexander Elisab