Many believe that the wedding rings date back to Roman times. Wedding bands were the final item in a long series of gifts. Traditionally, the simple band was worn only by women and it was used to signify if they were betrothed. The wedding ring is always worn on the ring finger and whether the band was worn on the left or right hand depended on the region you lived in. Sometime during the 20th century, husbands and wives both started wearing wedding bands.
While the original wedding bands were simple gold rings, modern times have allowed for many variations. Platinum, colors of gold, diamond and jeweled rings have become common. Even titanium is a readily available option for your wedding ring.
Colors of gold – rose gold, white gold, green gold, and grey gold – are also making their presence known in the wedding band world. While yellow gold is the conventional choice, this is a great choice for those who want something unique and non-traditional, but don’t want to stray too far from the classics.
Titanium is relatively new on the scene. Becoming popular in the 1990′s, titanium has properties that set it apart from other metals. It’s hypoallergenic, meaning that...
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