Your choice of engagement ring may direct your search for a wedding ring and make the decision easier. However, choosing the wedding ring may feel as demanding as choosing an engagement ring. Should you go for a contemporary design like Hearts On Fire wedding rings, or something vintage? Should you follow trends or just your heart? We have put together some pointers to give you an idea of what you should consider during your wedding ring hunt.

Have the basic questions answered

Hunting with a vision will make it easier for you to break through the dizzying number of options. Don’t panic if you don’t have a clear idea of what you want. These questions can serve as filters: Do you want a simple or an embellished ring? Do you want your wedding ring to have the same metal as your engagement ring? Do you want it to match your partner’s ring?

Start early

Choosing your wedding ring is an important decision, but it’s not the only one you have to make as you prepare for your big day. Start at least two or three months before the wedding to find the perfect ring. Researching prices, browsing for ideas and trying on different rings takes more time than you might think. Bear in mind that a custom ring will, in all likelihood, take even more time than this. If you want the ring engraved, it also delays the finish date.

Consider buying both engagement and wedding rings at the same time

This only applies if you don’t want to be surprised. The choice of one ring will influence the choice of the other. Often matching sets of engagement and weddings rings are sold as a set, because they’re designed to complement each other. Sometimes a unique and unusual engagement ring can stand out with a toned-down wedding ring, whereas a simple engagement ring can accompany a bold wedding ring. If you want to wear the rings together every day, you can choose a wedding set with interlocking rings, or you can have the rings soldered together after the wedding.

No hard and fast rules

Couples often feel that their wedding rings should match. As lovely as matching wedding rings may look, there really is no rule that says so. If you like one precious metal and your partner likes another, you can each go with your preferences, or compromise with mixed metal wedding rings. In addition, women often want diamonds set in their wedding rings, and oftentimes men do not want wedding rings set with diamonds. So she can have a diamond wedding ring, and he can have a plain band.

Mind your lifestyle

If you want to wear your wedding ring every day, you have to take into account your regular activities and lifestyle. Intricate designs, carvings, filigree, certain gemstone settings and even some gemstones, don’t go well with rough activities and hand work.

Have fun trying them on

It is advisable that you allow the jeweler to suggest you some models based on your input and preferences. Keep an open mind and remember that you may be thrilled with a ring that you would have ruled out. It’s a good idea to leave a ring on for a few moments and try writing and using your phone to feel whether the ring is comfortable.

Factor in the upkeep

In order for your diamond ring to retain its dazzle, you have to clean it regularly and take it to the jeweler from time to time for some polishing and minor repair if necessary. If it sounds like too much work to wash your ring with some warm water, a drop of washing liquid and a soft bristle brush, you should probably opt for a plain metal band.

Hearts On Fire wedding rings, and wedding rings that will light a fire in your heart: find yours at Leo Hamel’s

Choosing your engagement and wedding rings may be a difficult process, but Leo Hamel Fine Jewelry & Engagement Ring Store can make that process easier. Here you’ll find the largest independent jewelry collection in San Diego and unparalleled customer care. You want to cherish your wedding ring and enjoy the experience of looking for it. Make sure you stop by our luxurious showroom on San Diego Avenue so we can help to make your wedding ring dreams come true!