partner  is  immense.  Not  least  they  are  an  expression  of your personal style and taste that will shine on your finger, even when you reach 100 years old.

The  history  of  the  engagement  ring  dates  back  centuries from  the  time  the  Roman’s  gave  their brides  an  iron  hoop to  symbolise  their  unity  to  the  sparkler  that  we  receive today.
  Since  the  20th century,  when  diamonds  became widely  enough  available,  they  became  the  official engagement  gem. Today  they  are  still  at  the  top  of Australian  brides-to-be  wish  lists.  To  the  inexperienced eye, two diamonds may look exactly the same, leaving you wondering why there is such a significant difference in the price.  Get  to  know  the  4C’s  that  determine  the  value  of  a diamond.

The  design  possibilities  of  engagement  rings  are  endless.  Along  with  the  various  stones,  colours  and shapes there is also the design surrounding your stone, and the way in which it is set to the ring. There are several  different  settings  you  can  choose  from  and  each  way  will  affect  the  overall  look  of  your wedding rings. Check out our settings article and decide which one will suit you and your chosen rock. Choosing a wedding ring is a simple task as long as you abide by a few rules. Number one  –  make sure your  band  doesn’t  overpower  your  engagement  ring,  instead  make  sure  it  is  complementary. Secondly consider  the  style  of  your  engagement  ring  and  find  a  band  that  will  work  well  with  the style,  your jeweller should be able to help you with this. There are some more tips on how to choose your wedding band in the wedding bands article.

Once you have your sparkling wedding rings in your hot little hands, you need to look after them! There are some very simple cleaning techniques including a soapy bath, cold-water soak, professional jewellery cleaner and  more.  Find  a  method  that  suits  you.
  One  last  note  –  make  sure  you  insure  your precious pieces of jewellery!

When you’ve finalised the wedding rings it’s time to think about your remaining wedding jewellery. There are no wedding jewellery rules. This is the time to embrace your style and choose pieces that reflect you. When deciding on your wedding jewellery take into account the style and time of your wedding, the type  of gown you’ll  be  wearing,  the  neckline  and  how  you’ll  style  your  hair.  Brides  are  experimenting  more with coloured  gems  and  statement  pieces  to  complete  their  wedding  day  look.  It’s  a  case  of ‘anything goes’.  Browse  through  our  wedding  jewellery  pins  on  Pinterest  for  wedding  jewellery  inspiration and ideas