Choosing your wedding band is an important decision and if you're looking for something that is classic and timeless, here are a few options by guest contributor James Carter.
Looking for a wedding band with show-stopping style—but not one that will be out of style in a few years? Your options are far broader than plain wedding rings. There are plenty of eye-catching bands that will be just as gorgeous in a few decades as they are today! Let’s take a look at some unique options from well known online jewelers Apples of Gold, GoldenMine & Zales.
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This paisley style is solid proof that the style of your wedding band doesn’t have to be new to be stunning. The lively curving paisley designs that dance across the brushed center of this ring are drawn from the looks of the Victorian Era and framed by polished edges. Crafted in solid 14K white gold, this band will easily turn heads in the present with its past-inspired style./filters:quality(70)/content/sw/pr/aujp160e_400x244.jpg)
Braided elements never go out of fashion, but they’re far more than decorative designs. The plaited pattern of this gleaming style serves as a vivid symbol of the way that you and the one you love are woven together into one. Ropelike borders and gleaming edges offset this motif with a double dose of timeless style./filters:quality(70)/content/w9/o7/u087b2uh_305x301.jpg)
Wedding bands that have been infused with extra meaning are always in good taste, and this two-tone 14K gold style is a perfect example. White gold and yellow gold meet in a gently curving border that creates a picture of the way that a husband and wife fit together and move through life in unity. Its simple symbolism is both stylish and timeless./filters:quality(70)/content/qe/k7/jifuhdya_500x366.jpg)
Hearts have long served as emblems of love and this two-tone design uses a never-ending ring of these symbols to create a celebration of affection that never runs out. Sculpted 14K white gold hearts are nestled closely together to declare your love from every angle, while 14K yellow gold edges frame them in gleaming, contrasting fashion./filters:quality(70)/content/rz/v9/ktxvp07d_284x293.jpg)
This slender wedding band exudes undeniable elegance while bringing the past to life. A paisley pattern gracefully arcs around this meticulously-crafted ring, giving it an understated femininity that will never lose its charm. Delicate beaded edges offset this pattern with a subtle sense of structure, adding the perfect finishing touch to this vintage-style ring./filters:quality(70)/content/b8/hm/qjetcdin_400x229.jpg)
No stone is more timeless than the diamond, and no stone more perfectly communicates the enduring nature of true love. This diamond-studded wedding ring looks like a traditional eternity band from the top as gleaming edges hug channel-set gems, but one glance from the side reveals lively figure eight-shaped paisley designs that render this ring far from ordinary./filters:quality(70)/content/qh/cc/0q2fc55n_288x275.jpg)
Floral patterns provide another timeless way to celebrate blossoming love, especially when they’re carved in artistic graceful style as they are in this ring. This three-dimensional design of swirls and blooms is give a highly-polished finish, allowing it to draw the eye as they work together to create a picture of love that’s alive and vibrant.
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