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Hand Crafted Wedding Rings - Unique Concepts In Design We realize that a wedding bands is not just another piece of jewelry. We have committed ourselves to the constant creation and expansion of one of the largest, most unique collections of wedding bands available. The rings presented in our catalog and site are all crafted in the Italy, with the exception of Paolo Marziali Designs which are made in Italy. They exemplify dedication to the employment of both old world and modern methods to create fine pieces of jewelry and the ability to create high quality, visually exciting designs in precious metals. This Web site allows us to further our commitment to make available both classic and unusual wedding bands to a larger audience. Your ring is custom made to your order and size. The typical time that it takes to create and deliver a ring is 10 days depending upon the specific style and current backorder. However, we are able to accommodate rush orders when necessary. Please call to discuss any special requests or questions you may have. bands UNIQUELY CUSTOM CRAFTED Each ring is a special order and specifically produced just for you! Our distinctive and challenging method of "fabrication" meets the F.T.C. guidelines for hand-crafted jewelry. All items are 18kt. gold unless otherwise noted. Anniversary Browse our elegant selection of Anniversary Rings, Anniversary Jewelry. Our selection includes a variety of eternity bands, diamond wedding bands and matched diamond . You'll find a dazzling array of three stone diamond rings to celebrate your wedding bands and anniversary. Classic and contemporary diamond bands. Stunning enough to wear alone or with an engagement ring. The traditional man, as well as unique wedding bands that are not for the faint of heart. For the past, the present, and the future. View our Three-Stone Diamond Ring
collection. Gorgeous custom made designs that wrap diamonds all the way around her finger
A wedding rings or wedding bands consists of a precious metal rings, in certain countries
(Italy) worn on the base of the left ring finger – the fourth finger
(counting from the thumb) of the left hand. In most other parts of the world, it is worn
on the right ring finger (e.g. Norway, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Germany, Poland or Russia)
(see also below). From top to bottom: The bride's engagement ring, the bride's wedding ring, the groom's wedding ring.According to some customs, the wedding ring forms the last in a series of gifts, which also may include the engagement ring, traditionally given as a betrothal present. Other more recent traditions, encouraged by the jewelry trade, seek to expand the idea of a series of ring-gifts with the promise ring, often given when serious courting begins, and the eternity ring, which symbolizes the renewal or ongoing nature of a lasting marriage, sometimes given after the birth of a first child; and a trilogy ring, usually displaying three brilliant-cut round diamonds each, in turn, representing the past, present and future of a relationship. A European tradition encourages the engraving of the name of one's intended spouse and the date of one's intended marriage on the inside surface of wedding rings, thus strengthening the symbolism and sentimentality of the rings as they become family heirlooms. Among Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Christians, the exchange of rings are not technically part of the wedding service, but rather are exchanged at the betrothal. It is always a two-ring ceremony. Traditionally, the groom's ring will be made of gold, and the bride's ring made of silver,[1] and are blessed by the priest with holy water. The priest blesses the groom with the bride's ring, and places it on the ring finger of his right hand; he then blesses the bride with the groom's ring and places it on her finger. The rings are then exchanged three times either by the priest or by the best man.[2] While in modern times, the ceremony of betrothal is often performed immediately before the wedding (or "crowning" as it is more properly called), the actual symbolic act of marriage is not the exchange of rings, but the placing of crowns on the head of the bride and groom, and their partaking three times of the "common cup". Post-wedding customs In some Western cultures (USA, UK, France, Sweden), the wedding ring is worn on the left hand. This choice of finger relates to traditions purportedly dating to classical times, from an early usage reportedly referring to the fourth finger of the left hand as containing the vena amoris or "vein of love"[4] or veia d'amore. At least in part due to this tradition, it became acceptable to wear the wedding ring on this finger. By wearing rings on the fourth finger of their left hands, a married couple symbolically declares their eternal love for each other. This has now become a matter of tradition and etiquette in these countries. In other countries such as Germany, Spain, India, Colombia, Venezuela and Chile, however, it is worn on the right hand. Orthodox Christians and Eastern Europeans also traditionally wear the wedding band on the right hand. Jewish couples wear the wedding ring on the left hand, even though it is placed on the right hand during the marriage ceremony. In The Netherlands, Catholic people wear it on the left, all others on the right; in Austria, Catholic people wear it on the right. In Belgium, the choice of hand depends on the region of the country. Greek people, many being Orthodox Christians, also wear the wedding rings on the right hand in keeping with Greek tradition. A traditional reason to wear the wedding ring on the right hand stems from Roman custom. The Latin word for left is "sinistra", a word that evolved into the English "sinister". The Latin word for right is "dexter", a word that evolved into "dexterity". Hence, the left hand had a negative connotation and the right a good one.
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