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There are so many amazing things to say about wedding rings; although we’ve already written a history of rings, today we will look at seven wedding band trends you could get behind. This post will help anyone looking to buy a modern wedding ring or who just wants to know more about the industry.
Wedding Ring Trend 1: The Giant Gem
Via: The Athena | Modern Women’s Engagement Ring | Thorum
The most common modern wedding ring is, of course, the giant diamond ring. Although did you know that more and more people are getting rings that are not even made of diamonds? If you didn’t realize, Cubic Zirconia is this fabulous modern material that acts like a rare gem yet is soo much cheaper. It takes a real sleuth to tell the difference, so it’s indeed a trend people can get behind.
Wedding Ring Trend 2: The Golden Lion
Via: The Freya | Hammered 18k Gold Ring | Thorum
The following classic wedding ring material is gold. However, the example above is not made of ‘real gold’; most bands today like to replicate the sheen of this ancient metal whilst cutting the costs, so you often don’t need the real deal. Nevertheless, gold is a classic color of grandeur and wedding rings, so it will never go out of style.
Wedding Ring Trend 3: The Plain Black Band
Via: The Rebel | Desert Ironwood Wedding Ring | Thorum
Modern men and women in corporate work wear black suits and dresses, so what better than a plain black ring to go with their high-class outfits? Sometimes these bands are even fitted with sleek wooden paneling for extra elegance, wanting to stand out but not take away from the formality of their dress. In general, black is a timeless color that suits any person and situation, so it is often picked for these reasons and its simplicity.
Wedding Ring Trend 4: A Little Bit of Wood
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The rise in the popularity of wooden rings is a crucial example of how modern rings differ from past trends. With advancements in technology, it has become easier for ring makers to become more experimental with their materials and band decoration. Wood on its own is prone to weathering, but when treated with resin and care, it can be just as durable as metal. In addition, its unique colors and grains made it highly regarded in ring circles.
Wedding Ring Trend 5: A Silver Stead
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We’ve talked about gold and diamonds, so we need to discuss silver bands’ other classics on this list. More often than not, silver is a very soft material, so modern silver rings are instead made of silver metals like tungsten or steel—great pieces for a little classic shine without going for gold or large gems.
Wedding Ring Trend 6: Power from the Heavens
Via: The Gibeon | Meteorite Wedding Ring | Thorum
A fantastic wedding ring trend is emerging bands made of actual meteorites! These ancient hunks of rock from space have been so far; to think they traveled all this way to end up on Earth and a ring is beyond comprehension.
Wedding Ring Trend 7: Something a Little Fantastical
Via: The Magni | Fire Opal and Ironwood Wedding Band | Thorum
Modern rings blend materials and push the art form of bands to its limits. One of these examples is the band, shown above, made of resin-enforced wood, with artificially created fire opals and a black ceramic frame. The final design of this band is perfect for two wizards who want to get married!
Final Remarks: 7 Wedding Ring Trends
The most popular trends in wedding rings go up and down the scale, but there is a pattern of what materials and styles stay at the top of that list. We have just showcased a small handful of modern wedding bands, and we hope you are inspired to pick the right wedding ring for yourself.
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