His and Hers Matching Promise Rings
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His and hers matching promise rings can be a wonderful gesture for a couple to share not only to symbolize their promise to one another, but to show their commitment together to the world.
Why Match?
Choosing matching promise rings is a symbolic way for a couple to show off the promise they share, whether it is a promise of a future relationship to one another or if it is a shared commitment to chastity or Christian purity. In most cases, however, his and hers matching promise rings are sign of an impending engagement in the future. The couple may choose to exchange promise rings rather than a real engagement ring for a number of reasons, such as feeling as though they are not yet the right age to get engaged or wanting to work out other issues in their relationship before taking it to the next level. Whatever the reason for wearing his and hers rings, these beautiful promise rings can be a lovely way to share a bond.
Styles of His and Hers Matching Promise Rings
Couples can choose a wide range of designs for matching promise rings. Popular styles include:
- Class Rings: While his and hers class rings may not be identical, exchanging these personalized symbols can keep a couple closely connected.
- Plain Bands: Plain metal bands are the easiest types of rings to find in matching styles. They could be made from gold, silver, or platinum, though these precious metals may be confused with wedding rings. Choosing a more unique metal, such as inlaid titanium, can make a promise ring distinctive.
- Couples’ Rings: Many jewelers offer customized rings specifically designed for couples. They may feature the couple’s names or initials engraved on the outside of the ring, or they may include birthstones or gemstones.
- Birthstone Rings: A birthstone engagement ring is highly symbolic, and that same symbolism is popular for his and hers promise rings. Couples can choose a ring style that includes both their birthstones, or each may wear a ring with the birthstone of their significant other.
- Celtic Rings: Celtic rings feature intricately woven, highly symbolic knots and other symbols that can easily be worn by men and women, making them popular choices for promise rings.
- Matching Gemstones: If a couple cannot find a style of ring that suits them both, it is possible to create unique rings that have matching gemstones. The couple could choose a distinctive diamond shape or a specific semi precious gemstone to add a matching element to their individual rings.
- Engravings: Different his and hers rings can also be made to match with personalized engravings. The same words, phrases, or symbols can be engraved onto different promise rings to make them match in symbolism even if the ring styles are very different.
Finding Rings
Many jewelers offer a selection of promise rings that can be used as a his and hers set. Online retailers also offer many different promise ring designs that can create lovely sets, often more affordably than at traditional jewelers. The cost of promise rings ranges from less than $50 to more than $500 depending on the ring style, precious metals, gemstones, personalization, and any other customization. In many cases, however, a matching set will be less expensive than two individual rings.
Problems with Matching Rings
His and hers promise rings may showcase the strong bond a couple shares, but they can also cause problems. There are not many promise rings for men available and it can be difficult to match elaborate rings for a suitable set. If a couple chooses easier matching sets such as plain bands, however, the rings may be misinterpreted as wedding rings or a stronger commitment than the couple has currently made. If this is the type of rings the couple chooses, they must be prepared to explain their choice and their promise so there is no confusion about their relationship or what their promise means.
Wearing his and hers matching promise rings can be a wonderful way for a couple to show their commitment to one another as well as to a promise they have vowed to keep. There are a number of options for promise ring sets to choose from, or couples can opt for more individual rings with matching elements. Whatever they choose, as long as their commitment to their promise matches, the rings they wear will be a lovely token of the relationship they share.
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The cost of engraving a ring will depend on the type of ring and the engraving that you require. Your local jeweler will be able to give you a guide as to the likely costs depending on your requirements.
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