Choosing your wedding rings is one of the most exciting moments in wedding planning. Unlike your dress or the flowers, your rings will accompany you for the rest of your life, becoming the daily symbol of your promise of love.
But how do you navigate the many styles, materials, and thicknesses? In this guide by Giverso Gioielli, we will discover together how to choose the perfect wedding rings, with some fascinating historical trivia and a focus on sustainability.
Fun Fact: Why is the ring worn on the left ring finger?
Before diving into practical advice, let’s start with a little trivia. Have you ever wondered why, in Italy (and many other parts of the world), the wedding ring is worn precisely on the ring finger of the left hand?
This romantic tradition has its roots in ancient Egypt and ancient Rome. It was believed that a small vein, called the Vena Amoris (the vein of love), ran directly from that specific finger to the heart. Wearing the ring on that finger therefore meant symbolically binding love to one’s heart for eternity.
Furthermore, the circular shape of the ring, with no beginning and no end, has represented perfection and infinity for millennia.
3 Golden Rules for Choosing Wedding Rings
When it comes to choosing the ring you’ll wear every day, aesthetics are important, but they aren’t everything. Here are three fundamental aspects to consider:
1. The Material: Choosing with Heart and Conscience
Gold has always been the metal of choice for wedding rings, but today it’s essential to ask where that gold comes from. At Giverso Gioielli, we believe the symbol of your love shouldn’t weigh on the environment or people.
For this reason, we recommend opting for ethical Fairtrade gold wedding rings. Choosing ethical gold means ensuring safe and fair working conditions for artisanal miners and drastically reducing the environmental impact of extraction. A pure love deserves pure gold, in its values too.
2. The Style: Which one suits your hand?
Wedding rings are not all the same. There are several classic styles to choose from, depending on personal taste and the shape of your hand:
- The Classic (La Classica): Rounded on the outside and flat on the inside. It is the traditional wedding ring par excellence, suitable for those who love timeless lines.
- The French (La Francesina): Thin and slightly rounded, perfect for those not used to wearing rings or who have slender fingers.
- The Mantuan (La Mantovana): Wider and flatter than the classic, ideal for those seeking a stronger, more decisive presence on the finger.
3. Customization: Bespoke Wedding Rings
You don’t have to choose identical rings or standard models. The most beautiful trend in recent years is the creation of custom bespoke wedding rings.
In our Turin laboratory, we accompany couples in creating unique rings: you can choose to include an ethical diamond, opt for a hammered or satin finish, or engrave not only the date, but a phrase, a symbol, or even your fingerprint.
The Added Value of Craftsmanship
Choosing a handcrafted ring means relying on master goldsmiths who put passion and expertise into every millimeter of metal. An industrial ring is mass-produced; a handcrafted ring is born for you.
Take the necessary time to try on, touch, and imagine your rings. Our advice is to start your search at least 2 or 3 months before the wedding date, to allow the laboratory to create your jewelry with the utmost care and without rushing.
Ready to find the perfect rings for your “I do”?
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