What that one ring really means: the symbol for your story

It may seem like the classic golden wedding ring has been around for centuries, but nothing could be further from the truth. The wedding ring as we know it is only about 85 years old. Yet rings have been a symbol of love and connection for centuries. How special is it to know the story behind that one ring before you start designing? Give your story that extra bit of magic and meaning!

Are you planning to have wedding rings made? This is what you need to know before getting started

Did you know that wedding rings were once made from plants and other simple materials? They probably looked beautiful, but they were not durable. The real story of the wedding ring really begins in ancient Rome. There, the groom gave his bride an iron wedding ring as a symbol of strength and stability - a firm promise, literally and figuratively! The Romans were also the first to add engravings to their rings, giving them an even more personal meaning. So wedding ring engraving is certainly not a new concept, but it remains super popular with our customers to this day.

Fast forward to World War II: In the United States, until that time, only women wore wedding rings. During the war, men also started wearing men's wedding rings as a symbol of loyalty and togetherness while being far away from their loved ones. That changed everything! After the war, wedding ring sets, like wedding rings gold and white gold, became more popular than ever, and almost all couples wore a ring as a symbol of their love - including men.

And that changed everything! After the war, wedding ring sets became more popular than ever, and almost all couples wore rings as a symbol of their love - including the men.

Wedding rings today: your story captured in a personal design

The wedding ring today is much more than just a symbol of commitment. For every couple, it is a unique blend of tradition and personal preference, the latter of course becoming increasingly important! In a world where we are inundated with fast-moving consumer goods and endless choices, it sometimes seems like nothing has any real meaning anymore....

Secretly, this makes us all become real treasure hunters! We go looking for items that stand out, with real value - like a personalized wedding ring that fits our own unique story. Recognizable right?

What does the wedding ring mean to you personally? What you should consider before getting wedding rings made

Have you given this some proper thought? Obviously, you would prefer to wear your ring for the rest of your life. So is it a symbol of eternal love, for example? A promise to each other? Or perhaps a tangible reminder of that special day? For some, the ring marks the start of a shared journey through life, while for others it is the crowning glory of a story that started years ago.

What would make your wedding rings truly unique?

We are always curious about your unique story and what will make your wedding rings special. Think for example of an eternity wedding ring or a design that suits the person who will wear it.

Our experts are happy to take the time to listen carefully to your wishes, and are going to support you in designing your wedding rings that symbolize your love. With their years of experience and expert knowledge, they will provide personalized, tailor-made advice so that together you can create the perfect wedding rings.

We offer you the following options to personalise your wedding rings:

• Budget Wedding Rings: affordable, personalised wedding rings that are up to 30% cheaper than at regular jewelers, without compromising on quality or appearance
• Mid-range Wedding Rings: We have no stock and can offer special handmade mid-range wedding rings at very competitive prices
• Exclusive Wedding Rings: You'd like something more, and you can! At DiamondsByMe you create exclusive custom-made wedding rings, for example in platinum or with a unique design under the guidance of our goldsmith.
• Metal types: At DiamondsByMe you design the most beautiful wedding rings in precious metals such as gold, white gold, rose gold or platinum for timeless elegance.
• Gemstones: Make your wedding ring extra special with one or more gemstones, such as diamond, lab-grown diamond, sapphire, ruby, emerald or black diamond.
• Diamond shape: Choose from the most beautiful stone shapes such as round, oval, emerald, radiant, cushion, princess, pear, heart or asscher - giving your wedding ring a unique and personal character. Or do you opt for an eternity wedding ring? - A ring set all around with diamonds.
• Carat: Choose the carat level for both the diamonds and the precious metal, for wedding rings that perfectly shine in quality and exclusivity.
• Vintage: Vintage wedding rings are totally on trend! And not without reason, we offer you a timeless collection to dream away at.
• Engraving: In a wedding ring, in addition to the wedding date, you can also have a personal text engraved, for example in your partner's handwriting - anything is possible.
• Initials: everyone is unique, which is probably why you want to make your initial ring as unique as possible. At DiamondsByMe, you can easily design it to your preference.
• Fingerprint: with fingerprints in wedding rings, you carry the unique identification of your partner with you every day. This is possible in gold, silver or platinum.
• Custom-made: Doing your own thing? Beyond the options on our webshop, we are able to fully customize your wedding ring and design it with you from start to finish.