Celebrating the Years With Anniversary Wedding Bands
Finding A 5 or 10 Year Anniversary Ring
Every passing year of marriage deserves a celebration. As anniversaries come and go, they represent a chance to remind your love of how special they are and how much you value them, their heart, and the life you have built together.
Traditional wisdom tells us that our anniversary gifts graduate in luxury, starting with paper for the first anniversary and getting fancier as the years roll on, finally culminating in luxurious jewelry, like yellow diamonds for the 60th wedding anniversary or pearls for the 24th anniversary But like anything, American anniversary traditions have evolved over time. More modern anniversary etiquette says that diamonds aren’t a girl’s best friend until the 10th wedding anniversary. Until then ladies, it’s wood and linens (seriously).
However, husbands, you know that your bride is unique and special. Instead of new guest towels, break the rules: get her an anniversary band this year. It doesn’t matter if you’re celebrating your first, seventh, or 17th year of marriage.Choosing among the many anniversary wedding bands may seem overwhelming. With a relaxing of the rules surrounding anniversary gifts comes a more open approach to anniversary jewelry. Nowadays, anniversary jewelry can be as simple as a new wedding band for him. Or as complex as a new ring for her, with diamonds marking the years together or colored gemstones representing the couple’s children.
Ultimately, when it comes to choosing an anniversary ring, let your spouse’s style be your guide. Think about what they would like and what represents your marriage bond. Most anniversary wedding bands for women contain diamonds. One of the most recognizable and classic styles is still one of the most popular: the eternity band. An eternity band has diamonds that go 360 degrees around the ring. These rings are the epitome of expressing the eternal love that exists within a marriage- there is no beginning and no end. The diamonds are the physical manifestation of the constant ebb and flow of a marriage.
Another factor to consider is how your bride will be wearing her anniversary ring. There are three usual ways a woman wears an anniversary band. The first way is to replace the engagement/wedding set altogether. Because most women are very attached to their engagement/wedding rings, this is the least popular of the three ways.Some women may prefer to have their anniversary band added to their wedding set. Often, the wedding band is placed below the engagement ring. An anniversary ring can be added on top of the engagement ring.The most popular and common way for ladies to wear anniversary bands though is on the ring finger of their right hand. This way, they are still able to proudly show their new ring while retaining the traditions of the rings that started it all, their engagement and wedding rings.
For men, things are a little less complicated. A wife should first think about her husband’s personality and style. Does he enjoy jewelry? If so, an anniversary band to be worn on his right ring finger would be just right. If your groom takes a more minimalist approach to adornment, consider getting him and upgraded wedding band replacement. Anniversary traditions and etiquette are constantly changing. But the way you feel about your spouse will only grow and deepen over time. Don’t miss an opportunity to let them know just how over the moon for them you are, even if it’s not the “right” year. Every year is the right year.
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