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Wedding Band, Information and History Of Wedding Bands
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History and Meaning Of Wedding Bands:

The wedding band has been worn as a symbol of marriage for many centuries. Few people know that it was not always a silver or gold wedding band that was worn, the earliest wedding bands were made of the stem from a plant. The Egyptians are credited with creating and wearing the first wedding band and this was cut out from the stem of a plant. The circular shape of the Eyptian wedding band was supposed to represent, never ending love. The Romans gave the same meaning to their wedding bands, but gave it to their lady with the aim of staking their 'claim' or 'ownership' to her. Wedding bands gained popularity in ancient Asia too and in the Middle East, puzzle ring wedding bands were worn by ladies to prove faithfulness to their husband. A puzzle wedding band is actually made up of many rings that, when worn correctly fit together to form a band ring. A lady who wore a wedding band showed to the world, that she was married and would be faithful to her husband. If she ever took the ring off her finger, it would be very difficult for her to get the puzzle rings correctly together again and the husband would know that his wife had been unfaithful. In colonial America, jewelry was considered to have no moral value and was largely prohibited. Ladies wore thimbles as engagement or promise rings, after marriage the bottom portion of the thimble was taken off leaving just the top portion on the finger. This looked quite like a wedding band and the tradition carried on for many years.

Marriage is a solemn commitment between two individuals to stay together in good times and bad. The wedding band has gradually evolved from the original plant stem and people today wear wedding bands made from precious metals like gold, silver and platinum. Extravagant wedding bands studded with precious gemstones and diamonds are now quite common. You could wear a simple wedding band made from gold or silver or go for a stunning diamond set wedding band, but the meaning and significance of your wedding band will remain the same. It requires an earnest commitment from the husband and wife to make a marriage work and the relationhip flourish, a wedding band is a symbol of marriage and just one part of the institution of marriage.

Nowadays there is a trend whereby young unmarried couples also get couple rings as a symbol of their commitment and love, possibly derived from the wedding rings.

WHat is your opinion on getting couple rings for u & ur bf/gf? Is it important to get a pair?

ABout wedding rings, What is your ideal wedding ring? A diamond ring, gold ring, silver ring or gemstone etc?

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toothburs

If i get a wedding ring it must have enchanted words on it... also, it must be something that is very special... haha

misterKIDDY

its always good to get a pair for your gf as it makes you both link together . Although its not really important .

tkdg3

I feel you should always get a pair otherwise it'd seem more of an accessory than a couple ring if the girl is wearing one and the guy is not or vice versa

If you feel it's a hassle to wear the ring, string both on a chain and let your girl wear them as a necklace. I like the strange way it can match any outfit and somehow it's more prominent than wearing it on your finger. I put mine on whenever i go out. Saves a lot of unnecessary time deciding which accessory to wear. No one in their right mind will ask "Why you keep wearing the same necklace over and over again?" right?

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Hahaz

I dun wear rings usually de...even if i like a ring, i'd usually wear it as necklace. so yahz.

Frankly in my past r/s, i never initiated getting couple rings, neither did my exs. I guess the significance of couple rings is not very high for me, unless he suggests, usually i don't bother de.

However wedding rings of course must get if getting married. Hahaz I prefer gemstone on silver ring to usual diamond ring. Best if its a few small different colored gemstones such as ruby, emerald, sapphire. =x Hahah then with our wedding date & names engraved underneath. =P

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vgohyk

I do agree that it has been a trend by young unmarried couples getting the couple rings as a symbol of .. well, more of a symbol of them "getting together" than a symbol of commitment for them.

Many a times I seen lots of young teens and all.. basically at the age of 12-18 (or even lower), dating each other wearing school uniform and buying couple rings. In most cases of such relationships, I don't feel the need to get the couple rings.. as, well.. how many would actually last till marriage? Being together for 1month seems tough for some already, let alone marriage.

They seem to be getting the rings for "fun" and to let people know that it means he/she is attached with somebody. And when break up happens, the rings will be thrown away, and replaced by "new rings" again. Quite realistic for them, "new partner, new ring, no commitment".

I, myself wear a couple ring with my BF but it holds a significant meaning by both of us. Right from the start of the relationship, we know we ought to be faithful and devoted with one another coz we both are ready to be committed and not "look around" anymore. Hence, wearing a couple ring means something really important to us.

Of course I love a ring... especially to wear a couple ring with BF. It shows our commitment and our love for one another. It's like, we're married! Which, of course, someday we will (*pray hard*).

I guess it's about the maturity level and how willing are you being able to commit to the relationship.. then, the couple rings, will be important.

And oh, I love diamond ring. The bigger, the better. lol.. I'll definitely want to own a diamond ring when I get married. Of course, lah. If my BF happens to be those average-income-earner, then a small tiny diamond ring will make me happy when he propose to me.. If he's earning above average, then a "look-good" diamond is a must-have, lor!

gumok

It's not compulsory to have rings for your partner...
It's the thought in the heart that counts...
But of course a ring will give them the assurance that you're serious about the relationship...

inle

black diamond for me..
but a ring s a ring if it carries no meanin...

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D_Lord80

Artemis86,

I'm very particular abt wedding bands. It must be platinum that comes with diamonds. A pair will cost btn 1800 to 2500 bucks. I used to work in jewellery shop & just cannot keep my eyes away from the lovely wedding bands. The reason why i chose to go with diamonds so that the ring can match perfectly with the ' propose ring ', when wore on my future wife's fingers.

For bf/gf, couple rings ? No no. I don't see a need in that. If getting a couple ring at such an early stage, it may not serve any speciality when comes to wearing wedding bands. Can choose to go with couple watch. Whenever you look at the time, you think of your gf/bf.

phgoh

my bf requesed us to get a couple ring quit early in the relationship.
arnd 1-2 mths. im ok with it.
now i think both of us cant do without it.
i'll wear it whenever i go out. except for sports.
den i'll check for his ring too.
norm he'll wear it as chain.
this kinda means i'm his and he's mine.
love that feeling.

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Skerry

The significance of the wedding ring is to commemorate the lost of freedom. No matter how expensive the rings are, they all have the same meaning. Many people(especially ladies) want them big in carat to compensate for that emotional loss. Some men like them to be as cheap as possible so that the next time round, they still can afford another one. Some tend to hide them during socialising. To sum it up, it is just an expensive piece of metal which conducts electricity. During this inflation, it is better to keep your bucks in the bank and liquidate your investment. God Bless.

zzjl76

I think it is ok. My hubby and I both don't wear our wedding rings. Believe that if we have each other in our hearts, wedding ring is just symbolic

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goblin

I think it's necessary but not to the point of important. I mean, love or marriage is just a thing between 2 person. not the whole world.

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