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The first decision on his and her wedding bands is if they are going to be a matching set or to be individual styles that will come together as one.

Just because the wedding bands are not of the same style does not mean they will not complement each other. Some couples choose different styles to symbolize how each of them is different. But when placed together they can join and be one.

Some ideas can be placing your loved ones birthstone in the wedding bands. I have even seen where both birthstones are placed in both bands to represent the union. This is not only unique but sets a wonderful tone of togetherness.

Simple features can also be done to represent your true feelings, like an unbroken rope band. This will be the unbroken love the two of you will feel for now and ever more. A ring of hearts engraved on the bands can represent your heart felt love for one another.

One tradition that is very common is that on the inside of his and her wedding bands is an inscription. This can be a simple note, the wedding date all the way to a passage of your favorite poem that expresses how your hearts feel for one another. The choice is yours. This is because these rings represent your day, it’s your special time and you get to make all the rules.

This is the day to is set aside all worldly matters for when his and her wedding rings are exchanged, nothing else will matter, or at least for a period of time. Make them special and unique. Just like that day a one of a kind, once in a lifetime moment.

A diamond is a diamond no matter where you make your purchase. Diamond wholesalers are a great place to get one at a lower cost than from a retailer. But to make a purchase of a loose diamond, you should know about diamonds and how they are graded so you get what you pay for.

There is a general saying when judging a diamond. That is to know the 4 C’s. This is carat weight, cut, color and clarity. The weight is the easy part. This has to be measured and can be done so easily. Knowing the different cuts is also important. The difference between a princess cut, or a cushion is vastly different from each other but so are the marquise cuts. Know the difference between them before you engage with a diamond wholesaler. The uniformed can be taken advantage of easily.

A good warning sign when thinking about making a loose diamond purchase is if the wholesaler tells you that getting the diamond appraised is easy and that is how you can get a certificate for it. If you purchase a diamond without a certificate from either the GIA or AGS in America then you are taking a chance. The certificate is the way all diamonds are graded and priced, unless you are an expert. Not many people are unless they are in the diamond business.

Knowing the weight, color and cut are easy to judge, but the clarity is where the value can really come into play. This is what is referred to as the inclusions or impurities that each natural diamond possesses. If you can see dirt particles with the naked eye, the value of the diamond should not be very high. If the diamond wholesaler tells you different, then do not trust their advice and move on to another dealer.

The right hand diamond ring is for the lady that can afford it. It is an expression that she is highly regarded by her spouse.

The best thing about the right hand diamond ring is there is no tradition other than not to be gaudy for this ring. Even then there are some that are. This ring can be a family heirloom or a custom made filigree ring. The choice is purely that of the giver. Unless it is a gift, then the lady can also have some input.

The nice thing is that it can match the engagement ring on the left hand, or be in total contrast. There are no set rules. Personally I feel the center stone should be just a little smaller than the solitaire engagement ring. This way it will not out shine the meaning of the commitment but to each their own.

The tension set diamond ring is a wonderful choice for the right hand diamond ring. This style of ring is minimalistic while still being elegant and impressive. By setting the stone above the finger like the tension ring does, this ring is made to be seen but should not worn daily.

So as not to outshine the diamond engagement ring, a cushion cut is another fine choice. With the reduced number of facets, the sparkle will be there but not greater the diamond ring that was given to show her how much you care for her.

A paved diamond ring absent of a center stone is a wonderful choice for a right hand diamond ring. This will be a beautiful piece that will dance on her finger and shine but in a different way as not to distract from the diamond engagement ring.

The right hand diamond ring is still a wonderful way to tell her how much you still love her.

When you have shopped around for that prefect engagement ring, only to be disappointed by what is in the market place, there is one more choice for you to consider, design your own ring online. That is right; there are still craftsmen of this trade that take a great deal of pride and care with every creation they make.

Before deciding on a ring master, one should decide on a few important factors. The characteristics and makeup of the ring should be thought about. What type of stone or stones is to be used? There is the traditional solitaire, but since you are designing your own ring, multiple diamonds or even a single diamonds with other gems can be used. Pave diamonds is a thought for those that wish to have diamonds that encircle the band. If pave diamond setting is chosen for the bands then it is time to decide on the metal. For pave set diamonds, white gold or platinum should be used.

Speaking of the metal, yellow gold is traditional. The purity of the gold has to be considered. There is 10K, 14K and 18K. The purer the gold, the more expensive the gold is. Unfortunately the purer the gold, the softer the metal is. For this reason many men with physically active fiancés are starting to choose platinum. This is much stronger and heavier metal that is known for being able to hold the diamond more securely in place.

After these decisions have been thought about, then the design should be decided on. The design may dictate some of the other decisions so the previous steps were to think about the options and consider. The design is the first set decision that has to be made.

Remember to design your own ring online takes many steps. Think about each one carefully.