Plain Wedding Rings

After that long awaited proposal of marriage, one of the first decisions to make, among a host of others, is 'what wedding ring to choose?' A plain wedding ring? Or diamond set? Or even patterned? Following this decision, shape, metal and colour are all more things to think about. For a to-be-wed couple, this decision can be one of the hardest as they are choosing the two bands that bind them together eternally. Wedding rings are wholly personal and are highly cherished, since they symbolise the ideas at the very heart of a marriage; eternal love, wholeness and unity - so it is no surprise that most couples are indecisive over which ring to choose.

The most popular ring is currently the simple but elegant plain wedding ring. What makes this ring so well-liked is the combination of practicality and its evident iconicity as a symbol of marriage and love. Many professions now require individuals to wear simple jewellery, including wedding rings, so as to follow health and safety standards. Hence, many highly qualified employees have shied away from the many complex designs on offer, which are often harder to clean and may have to be taken off in the work place.

Furthermore, this rings attributes extend beyond practicality as it is also a timeless piece that never goes out of fashion, and can always be quickly altered or changed. For instance, couples often over time engrave their rings with a personal message to their loved one, making the plain wedding ring a more personal symbol of everlasting love. Numerous couples prefer this graceful and timeless style, as its clean cut and elegant sheen enhances the sentiment of eternity and wholeness, which are central to the vows of marriage.