How To Pick The Perfect Promise Ring
While a promise ring will not necessarily lead to marriage down the road, they can be used to signify being in a serious, long-term relationship or used as a pledge to abstain. The gem size and overall design of a promise ring will differ greatly from a wedding or engagement ring, however, for many people, they are just as important. Many promise rings have heart shaped gems, or have a heart shaped design somewhere in the ring, but not all have this feature. Because promise rings are a little less formal than other kind of rings, you should use this opportunity to pick one that will best represent the personality of the person that you want to present it to.
First, decide on a budget and look at the promise rings that you will be able to afford. Besides the gem itself, deciding on what kind of metal that the gem will sit in is the next most important thing that you will need to decide on. Look at your partner’s existing jewelry collection to see if yellow gold, white gold or platinum is the best choice. Next, you will want to decide on the general style of your promise ring. If your partner tells you that they would like a heart shaped, white gold promise ring, you will still need to look at dozens of designs before you finally pick one. Think about whether you would like to choose a more delicate promise ring with a thin band, or a ring with a bold design and more heavily weighted band. Even better, look to see if there are any earrings, necklaces or bracelets that will coordinate with the promise ring you pick. This will make it more easy for the wearer to coordinate their new promise ring with other jewelry so that they can dress it up for formal occasions.