Weddings rings - to have and to hold

It’s in the giving of wedding rings that a wedding ceremony peaks – the moment when bride takes groom and groom takes bride. But the most powerful of moments requires the simplest of wedding rings – a band worn without ornamentation.

The wearing of wedding rings is a powerful statement. It tells everybody else that you are already committed, the wedding rings symbolise the union of two people sending out a clear signal to the world. The romantic notion is the wedding ring offers an enduring bond between two people, even when they are separated or apart.

The meaning of wedding rings

As wedding rings mean so much, it’s no wonder that they often feature in dramatic or comedic plots for the big and small screen. The run up towards the ceremony - the Best Man loses the wedding rings…a couple split dramatically as one uncovers an affair and throws their wedding ring into the gutter…a wife’s husband is overseas at war and worrying news comes through – cue a close up to her anxiously twisting her wedding ring. The symbolism and emotion wedding rings carries is huge.

Wedding rings tap into centuries of tradition

Wedding rings are at once universal but unique to each couple, tapping into centuries of tradition and ceremony. With the exchange of wedding rings, no matter what the religious or non-religious context, the meaning is the same – commitment. Rings have a crucial role to play in our status and identity in the world, from signet rings, engagement rings, friendship rings to wedding rings. The ring represents the sealing of a relationship. Although wedding rings tap into a tradition, it was only since WW2 that men wore the bands as they were shipped overseas. The wedding rings were symbols of their commitment to their distant wives. There can be nothing more romantic than the idea that your soul mate is wearing a ring in your name, no matter where they are in the world or what they’re doing.

Choose the right ring

It’s perhaps the powerful symbolism of wedding rings that prompts most couples to opt for simple bands as expressions of their union, leaving the ornate, elaborate or showy rings for engagement or costume jewellery.  Wedding rings are not supposed to be an expression of wealth, but of love. But as you’re going to be wearing your wedding ring for the rest of your married life, it’s important you choose the right ring for you – it’s a ring you will live with every day for years to come.
 

Buy your wedding ring from the Jewellery Company

The Jewellery Company has a wide range of wedding rings to suit all tastes and budgets. From plain gold bands to contemporary diamond rings, you can find your perfect wedding rings and order online.

Set in tasteful ring boxes and with free UK delivery, The Jewellery Company is the perfect place to find wedding rings for your big day. For more information, browse our website, or call us on 0800 023 2283.