The candy-bouquet period, marriage proposal, languid and happy anticipation, and, finally, the most epoch-making moment - the wedding. During this time, lovers often give each other gifts. They may vary in cost and significance, but the main symbolic role in this romantic performance is, of course, played by the rings.
First, the groom pleases the bride with an engagement ring, and then, already at the registry office, the newlyweds exchange wedding cards. Moreover: if the young people want to become spouses not only for society, but also before God, wedding rings are also involved in the action.
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How to understand all this diversity? Is it possible to wear an engagement ring on the same finger as a wedding ring, and what should you do with all this symbolic arsenal?
In most cases, newlyweds get married with wedding cards that have already been exchanged at the registry office. Separate wedding rings are purchased mainly when the design of the first significantly contradicts church canons (black rings, wedding rings a la snakeskin, and so on).
Why do they give rings?
There are three main versions of why engagement and wedding rings are given. First version : by giving jewelry, the groom showed his wealth and ability to provide for his future wife and family. And the bride’s parents could be convinced of the groom’s wealth.
Version two : the ring is a symbol of infinity, demonstrating the endless love of husband and wife. And version three : the husband’s ring and the wife’s ring are links in one chain, uniting them forever.
No one knows which of these versions is correct. We think all three.
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In the sale of jewelry, one of the key roles is played by their correct presentation in the window. This is an expensive product, a luxury item that is bought as a gift for significant dates or special events. Therefore, the spectacular appearance of the product and a beautifully designed display are of great importance.
So, let's look at the basic rules for displaying jewelry in a store:
- The store must have good lighting so that the buyer can clearly see the jewelry. The light should be diffused and cold, not blind the eyes of visitors and at the same time illuminate the display case well.
Since the decorations are small in size, it is important that the buyer can see them. To do this, you need to correctly calculate the height and depth of the counter.
The height should be at the elbow level of a person of average height, and the depth of the display case should be approximately 50 cm.
- In order not to mislead the buyer, it is necessary to place jewelry with precious and non-precious stones on different counters. The same rule applies to products made of gold, silver and platinum. Each display must have a sign with the name of the stone, metal and type of jewelry. Costume jewelry should be placed separately from items made of precious metals.
- Price tags should not cover the product itself. So that they do not interfere, they can be removed. In this case, a price tag should be placed next to each decoration.
It is important to choose the right stands and presentations for jewelry, taking into account their size. Tall stands should be placed at the back of the counter, and lower and flat ones should be placed closer to the buyer.
This will provide a good overview of all products.
- Decorations should look bright and impressive. To do this, it is best to use a contrasting backing in black or any dark color.
- Chains should be divided into groups depending on the length and type of weaving.
- The rings must be placed on the tablets in size within each group. Rings with large stones should be placed on separate presentations.
- New products and kits should be located on separate stands. The presentation of the set should be in the form of a triangle: a tall product (chain, necklace) should be in the center of the composition and slightly in depth, smaller and lower elements (earrings, rings, brooches, bracelets) on the sides and closer to the buyer.
- And, of course, every successful jewelry store should have a mirror so that customers can try on the jewelry they like.
Guided by these simple rules, you can create your own unique showcase that will attract customers.
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What is the difference between wedding and engagement rings?
There are not many differences between an engagement ring and a wedding ring, but these differences are very important. The engagement ring is placed by the groom on the hand of his future bride at the moment when a marriage proposal is made, and the bride's response is positive.
An engagement ring is worn on the ring finger of the right hand, just like a wedding ring, but only until the wedding. And in the registry office the groom puts on a wedding ring instead of an engagement ring.
By the way, only brides usually wear engagement rings before the wedding, but men do not wear the ring before the wedding. This is the tradition.
There are also visual differences. For example, an engagement ring, as a rule, has an insert of a precious or semi-precious stone, but wedding rings are most often not decorated with stones. Although this tradition is gradually fading away and there are wedding rings inlaid with stones on sale.
Celebrity Jewelry
It is difficult to surprise with the design, unusual shape or material of wedding jewelry; the choice of jewelry today is huge. Public figures compete:
- in cost;
- size of stones and quality of cut;
- unusual color inserts.
- For more than 16 years, Catherine Zeta-Jones' finger has been adorned with an antique 10-carat diamond ring purchased by Michael Douglas for $1 million.
- Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé and Paris Hilton show off expensive jewelry.
- Anna Kournikova is not far behind Western stars; the tennis player's ring - an Australian pink diamond of excellent quality, transparency and purity - even captivated the paparazzi.
Attention! For celebrities, the high cost of jewelry comes first, and unusualness fades into the background. Representatives of aristocratic circles have other priorities when choosing wedding accessories: moderation, style and classic design.
Kate Middleton's famous sapphire ring, which previously belonged to Princess Diana, cost $500,000, which is very modest by the standards of the royal family.
The video below talks about the most expensive wedding rings of famous people:
On which finger are wedding rings worn?
It all depends on the established traditions, foundations of a particular country, religion and belief. For example, Catholics and Muslims most often wear wedding rings on the ring finger of the left hand. But Orthodox Christians put wedding rings on the ring finger of the right hand.
Traditions are different. By the way, in a number of European countries, wedding rings are worn on the index finger. But in Armenia the ring is worn on the left hand - this hand is closer to the heart.
Even among Catholics there are different traditions. In Austria, the wedding ring is worn on the right hand (and in neighboring Germany - on the left).
No one forbids wearing wedding rings on any finger other than the ring finger, or on the left hand instead of the right (and vice versa). But, at a minimum, at the wedding ceremony itself in the registry office, traditions will have to be observed and followed by the established rules.
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First of all, you should decide on the metal from which the jewelry will be made. To avoid wondering which wedding ring is best to choose, you should first decide on the type of metal.
- Yellow gold. This is a timeless classic that is affordable and boasts a representative look. Most wedding rings are made from this metal, so the choice is widest. On sale you can find jewelry of two types of hallmarks - 585 and 750, they do not look different at all, but the latter are more expensive and are prone to deformation.
- Red gold. This is a metal of the highest standard; it looks much richer than its “yellow brother”. The disadvantage of this material is its excessive plasticity, which is why, if manufactured poorly, it can lose its original shape. To prevent this from happening, it is recommended to choose products with a thickness of more than 2 mm and a width of more than 4 mm.
- Pink gold. It is a cheaper metal compared to yellow because copper is added to it. This combination creates an interesting color that may suit some skin tones better than regular gold.
- White gold. This option will appeal to those who do not like gold color, preferring silver. The alloy of gold and palladium determines the shade of the jewelry. This option is affordable, but may seem like a cheap model to others.
- Platinum. This precious metal is twice as expensive as regular gold, but this only makes sense for the owner of the jewelry, since many people around will mistake the expensive jewelry for silver or even aluminum.
- Silver. This is a budget option that may appeal to those who, due to some belief, categorically do not accept gold jewelry. Wedding rings are made from silver much less often than from other metals, since it is easily deformed and requires regular cleaning.
Once the appropriate metal for jewelry has been determined, the range of suitable models can also be narrowed down by design. Future newlyweds can choose one of the following options.
Classic. Such rings are most often smooth, round and glossy, but sometimes flat matte models are also found. This is a strict and elegant option for those who honor traditions, as well as for those who are limited in finances.
Non-standard shape. Creative individuals often choose unusual wedding rings in the form of a crown or curly branches with leaves, models with an angular outer edge or an interesting relief.
With precious stones
Such options immediately attract attention, look expensive and tasteful. Most often they are made with one, two or three stones, but there are also scatterings all over the rim
The downside is that it will be difficult to change the ring size later if your fingers get fatter with age.
Engraved. There are ready-made options with general phrases, for example, “I love you,” but you can apply any words or images to the surface of the ring after purchase. This option is becoming more and more common, because in this way newlyweds want to perpetuate phrases that are symbolic for them.
Pairs. These are rings made in the same style, but with different details that complement each other. For example, one ring may have a lock and the other a key.
Stylistics. Rings can be made in accordance with the style of the celebration. For example, in Greek, Slavic or any other style.
Girls face a more difficult choice, since all models sit differently in practice. Thin rings no more than 3 mm wide are suitable for long and thin fingers, but sometimes massive jewelry looks better. If your fingers are long and full, you should choose a model with a width of 7-8 mm
Those with small, neat fingers should pay attention to rings with a width of up to 4 mm, and options in the range of 4-6 mm are suitable for medium proportions.
