Customisation wedding bands done by TFL 

His: Pure Love Trapeze Ring in 24K gold; Hers: Pure Love Trapeze Ring in 24K gold with trinity diamonds

24K gold is 99.9% to 100% pure gold that is not mixed with other metals and signifies the purity of love between the couple. The three diamonds on hers signifies the God-centred relationship they share.

With the plethora of designs of wedding ring in the market and the availability of customisation provided by most jewelers, getting a wedding band to mark one's lifelong commitment to his or her spouse has unfortunately become a big headache for many couples today. Furthermore, to make life easier when there are already 101 things to do before that special big day, we have decided to invest time in generating this post to help guide your wedding band shopping!

Here are some of the key factors to consider:

How does my wedding ring look with the engagement ring?

If you have already purchased your engagement ring, it will be important to consider how the wedding band will look with the engagement ring on the hand. It will be good to try on several wedding band designs to see how they look together. The width of the band can significantly alter the way it works with the engagement ring. Certain details such as milgraining (a string of tiny beads applied as an ornamental border) or a particular type of finish may look great when worn alone, but can detract from the overall appearance when worn together with the engagement ring.   

What ring width is best for me?

The width of wedding ring is measured in milimeters. The standard ladies' simple gold or platinum ring ranges from 2 milimeters to 4 milimeters; the men's ranges from 3.5 milimeters to 6 milimeters. It is important to try the same style ring in different widths because you will be surprised to see how different the effect created by width alone can be. While a very wide band may be beautiful from a design standpoint, it may be less comfortable in hot weather like Singapore. 

"Flat" or "half-round" band?

A flat band is flatter on the finger, while a half round has a somewhat curved or dome-like shape to it. This is all up to personal preference. 

It is increasingly common today to have some gemstones added into the setting of the ring, giving it some live and making it stand out from the usual plain gold finish. For those considering the gem-studded bands, should the stones encircle the ring?

This would depends on personal taste, budget, comfort and fit. The primary benefit of having stones all around is that you never need to worry about the ring twisting on your finger. However, there is always the the risk that some of the stones (those on underside of the finger) are subjected to strenuous wear, which can result in breakage and loss over time. 

Does the ring fit properly?

When selecting a gem-studded style, do make sure to try them and ensure that they fit your finger properly. Otherwise, you may easily find them feeling uncomfortable on your finger. This is especially true for rings with larger stones held by prongs and those with stones going part way around. A proper fit is critical to comfort as it affects the contour of the top portion of the ring. 

The selection of wedding rings is truly limitless and simply beyond our scope of coverage in one article. We hope we have at least helped to simplify your life!

If you are the one of the lucky ones who are engaged or soon-to-be-wed, do look for us to help you customise and design your special wedding rings, uniquely yours.

Adapted from Engagement Wedding Rings by Antoinette Matlins & Antonio Bonanno