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There are so many choices of wedding rings in jewellers today that it makes it difficult when choosing one for yourself, and it’s not like it’s a small decision – this ring will stay on your finger for the rest of your life, so you need to choose one that you will still love in 10, 25 or even 50 years’ time.

Before choosing your wedding ring, here are 5 things to consider which will help find your perfect ring.

Your engagement ring

It’s becoming more popular to have a wedding ring that matches your engagement ring perfectly, perhaps having it cut to shape so the two rings sit flush together. Generally speaking however, you can almost always find a ring to fit perfectly without the need to customise or cut shapes. The important thing to consider is to choose a wedding ring that perfectly complements your engagement ring, be it a plain platinum wedding band or a diamond channel set eternity-style ring

Comfort

Your wedding band is the one piece of jewellery that you can’t compromise on comfort. You’ll be wearing it every day, so you’ll want something that doesn't get in the way of daily life. It can’t be too tight, but don’t make it too loose or it may slide off without you noticing.

Trends

We advise not to get swayed by the latest design trends, as you may feel differently about your ring once it’s gone out of fashion. A simple, elegant band with minimal detail and embellishments will last you a lifetime, but if you do want something extra, a channel set diamond band adds extra sparkle while still being a classic choice.

Price

When you are starting out in marriage, you may not have the money set aside for an expensive wedding band, especially after the cost of a wedding. There are many ways you can save money when choosing a ring – for example, buying second hand will often allow you to get a high quality ring for a lower price than a new ring of the same quality. You may also decide to get a simple, low cost ring now and replace it in the future once you can afford something else.

Family

There may be a family heirloom that you may not have known about – make sure to check before you buy a ring that there wasn't one intended for you. Even if you decide not to use the ring itself, you may be allowed to exchange it for one you like. An established family jeweller like Cuttings will be able to help you with an exchange like this.

For help and advice about choosing your wedding bands, talk to Cuttings the Jeweller. A member of our friendly team would be happy to answer all of your questions!