The question has been popped, the engagement ring is on the finger and the wedding invitations have been mailed to your closest friends and family members; now choosing a beautiful wedding ring to put on your loved one’s finger on the big day should be a piece of cake, right?

Believe it or not, there are thousands of wedding bands out there to choose from, each with their own unique style and design. Due to the sheer amount of wedding rings available to couples, it’s safe to say that choosing from this wealth of wedding rings can seem more like a chore than an exciting lead-up to the big day! However, we’re here to help you sort out between some of the more popular wedding band designs and trends – and how you can spot them!

The latest trends to hit the world of wedding rings. Antique wedding rings are a beautiful link to the traditions of the past with hopes for the future. These rings are often designed in the early 20th-century or Edwardian style, with platinum wedding bands and accented designs making these unique wedding rings stand out from the jewelry crowd. Additionally, more brides are choosing to don antique wedding rings that have been passed down to them by mothers and grandmothers in a gesture of carrying out important family traditions.



On the other hand, new wedding ring trends for the 21st century have cropped up in the form of eternity wedding rings, where diamonds surround the entire band, thereby ensuring that your diamond wedding ring is always sparkling. The diamonds surrounding the eternity wedding band is meant to signify the undying love between you and your spouse, and will always attract attention no matter where you go. Additionally, fancy wedding rings are also a popular trend, with more couples choosing to have their wedding bands etched and engraved with special messages or dates. Of course, classic wedding rings are still a popular choice for the big day, with many couples choosing simple wedding bands with diamonds or other gems to commemorate a new life together.

Choose the metal. When choosing the right wedding band for your big day, keep in mind that you’ll need to select a metal for your band. Jewelers will offer you options between bands with 14 to 18 karat gold (24 karat gold is generally thought to be too soft for bands) or platinum and palladium. Ultimately, the right metal for your wedding ring comes down to your own personal tastes – do you like the classic look of a gold wedding band, or are you in favor of a more modern ring that’s made from platinum?

Whether you’re looking for a diamond ring modeled after the style of the 1920s or want a modern platinum ring with a solitaire diamond, make sure it’s a ring that’s as beautiful and unique as your love for your future spouse – after all, you’re going to wear it for the rest of your life!