General: Express It With Promise Rings

When you want to show your commitment, promise rings are a great option. Traditionally seen as a "pre" engagement ring, they are given today as gifts to signify commitment. It is believed that they were originally used as friendship rings, but today they are accepted in any romantic context and are quite common. There are even men's promise rings and it is quite common for couples to exchange these rings, so that both the man and the woman would wear one.

Silver wedding rings comes in various styles and setting. From the simplest form up to the most attractive styles and designs. Most men prefers to wear silver as their wedding rings. It is trendy and at the same time, they won't feel obliged that they are wearing their own wedding ring. It perfectly matches with any jewelries and in any color of dress. Silver wedding bands are popular for men. It can be customized and personalized. A simple silver band looks desirable when carved or engraved by your personal choice of designs such as words, dates, objects like flowers, animals, patterns like knot, geometrical signs and symbols which is known as celtic rings etc.A knot pattern is the most popular for it represents a tie that binds two people together.

Many different patterns are available in wedding rings, such as a plain band or a twisted pattern or engraving. Rings can be made of several bands intertwined together so that they move around each other even though they are as one ring. Some of the names of different styles of wedding rings are braided, hammered, Celtic and diamond.



Engagement rings are heavier as compared to promise ring. For example, typical couples promise rings tend to have much smaller carat weights than engagement rings. These rings are also less expensive and feature simple design with low quality metals.

If you think it is too soon for you to get engaged, then a promise ring is also a feasible option to gift your partner on Christmas. It is a relatively new concept. Promise ring represents that you are serious about your relationship and eventually, at some point in the future you will get married but right now it's too early to get engaged.

The best known is the Irish Claddagh that has an interesting story behind it. There was a man called Richard Joyce among a fishing boat crew from the town of Claddagh which was taken into custody and he was to get married the same week. During his slavery period, he was put to the business of Goldsmith. He then shaped a it for his girl with heart for love, a crown for faithfulness and two hands.

Trusted Jeweler: another important factor is the jeweler. Instead of ordering your promise rings online just like your charm bracelets or gold pendants you must buy them personally from a store. Having personal contacts with the jeweler is extremely important in case you need to resize or modify the ring. Always buy your jewelry from a trusted jeweler. Don't forget to ask for authenticity certificate for your diamond rings.
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