There are many types of wedding bands available in the market these days. In most of the cases you have to decide on buying/ purchasing the same keeping in mind the depth of your pocket. Your bands are invaluable, to say the least and therefore you would definitely want it to last forever. You have a plethora of choices to satiate your wishes and desire. There are varied choices in the market; we have discussed only the most popular ones here:

1. Diamond Wedding bands

In case you can afford a Diamond ring (if you and more so your spouse loves diamond), all you have to do is do a bit of research and you will end up buying the right one for your marriage. Needless to say, These rings are very expensive but are also very beautiful and trendy. There is innumerable style and choices that are available as far as Diamond varieties are concerned. Don’t forget diamonds are forever and that’s how you want your marriage to be.

2. Gold Wedding Bands

You have a wide variety to choose from Gold ones. There are many trendy, stylish, elegant and unique, that are available in Gold but this again will cost you a lot of money. Many people still prefer buying Gold ones. Though these bands are costly but still they are much in vogue.

You also have the option of buying a platinum ring; these rings are also very elegant and graceful. You can go ahead and buy / purchase a Silver; this is not expensive and can also last a lifetime.

3. Tungsten Carbide Wedding Bands

Those who can afford to buy these rings obviously buy them but there are people who can afford all or any of the above but still prefers and favors keeping things simple and sober. These people inevitably prefer buying tungsten Carbide Wedding Bands. These rings are very durable and can easily last your lifetime without much upkeep and maintenance. They are very reasonably priced and the metal is very strong and durable (much stronger than Titanium).

You will also get various designs and choices as far as Tungsten carbide rings are concerned. These tungsten bands are very trendy, stylish and graceful. They are very much in demand these days and more and more people are now buying Tungsten Carbide rings as they are easy to maintain and the metal can withstand the wear and tear very comfortably. Tungsten Carbide ones don’t loose their sheen and shine despite the wear and tear and therefore you don’t have to worry about getting your polished, time and again.

Though we have mentioned only three popular here but in case we were to list (in order of priority) the top three bands then it would be: Tungsten Carbide, Gold and Diamond rings. Checkout all the reputed and secured stores to select the wedding bands with gold and diamonds for your loved ones. Spare lot of time browsing internet, huge sources of jewelry sites, have a look at your nearest shopping malls to be updated with the latest fashions in wedding jewelry.

Every day we see women and men wearing all different types of jewelry without really stopping to think about it. Why do people wear jewelry and when did the practice start? What types of jewelry do people wear and what purposes does it serve? What metals and gems do people use to make jewelry and how many different types are there?

A Brief History

There is a great deal of archeological evidence which proves that the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all wore jewelry. Most Egyptian jewelry was made out of gold. The ancient Greeks used gold and gems like amethysts, garnets and pearls to fashion necklaces and earrings. The Romans used many materials including wood, gold, amber, emeralds and garnets to make their trinkets.

In thirteenth century Medieval Europe a law was passed in some countries that made it illegal for all but the wealthiest people to wear sumptuous clothing and decoration. Every individual had to dress according to their station in life and certain jewels and materials were strictly prohibited for those below a certain rank.

By the seventeenth century jewelry was considered a fundamental part of a woman’s wardrobe. A lady would not be seen in public without her earrings and ornaments. The most precious jewelry in a woman’s collection was saved for evening wear. However it was not until the Victorian era that the widespread use of jewelry extended to the United States. Advances in technology meant that it became easier to manufacture jewelry so that more people could wear it. However, the wealthiest women still wore fine expertly crafted items.

Different Types

Today women around the world wear all different types of jewelry. We adorn our heads with earrings, nose rings, nose chains and tiaras. We wear chokers and necklaces around our necks and beautify our wrists and hands with rings and bracelets. Some women also wear ankle bracelets and toe rings so that even their feet look pretty. Other items of jewelry include brooches, pendants; belly button rings, belly chains and armlets.

Today jewelry is generally made out of metals such as platinum, yellow, white and rose gold, silver, titanium, tungsten, stainless steel and rhodium. Some jewelry also contains precious gems such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires or semiprecious gems like amethysts, pearls, citrine, aquamarine, turquoise, jade, lapis lazuli, bloodstone, amber, quartz and onyx.

Technological advances mean that it is possible to produce many gems synthetically in a laboratory. For instance some people wear rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings that include cubic zirconia. It doesn’t cost much to make cubic zirconia synthetically but it looks very similar to a real diamond and is almost as resilient.

Reasons For Wearing It

Why do women (or men) wear jewelry? The most obvious reason why we wear it is to enhance the physical appearance. The right bracelet or pair of earrings can compliment an outfit to make the wearer feel more attractive and self confident. Nevertheless there are also other reasons why people choose to wear jewelry.

Some people like to wear items that contain certain precious or semiprecious gems because they believe that they can restore their mental, physical or spiritual wellbeing by balancing internal energies or chakras. For example the semiprecious gem amber is purported to heal or at least ease medical conditions such as bronchial infections, asthma, convulsions, earache and rheumatoid arthritis. Reiki healers also claim that amber will calm and relax any individual who wears it.

Many people also wear jewelry as a token of their faith. Crucifixes, St Christopher pendants, purity rings, mezuzah pendants, rosary beads, Star of David necklaces, Islamic prayer beads and Buddhist symbol bracelets are just some of the items that are used or worn for religious purposes. People throughout history have worn jewelry for practical purposes too. Items that have a particular use include amulets, military dog tags, medical alert bracelets and signet rings.