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Here is a selection of Q&As from Your London Wedding magazine whether it be about flowers, hair and makeup, fashion, wedding themes, health & beauty, cakes, stationery, legal advice. If you would like your question answered by our experts, please email it to editor@yourlondon.wedding
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Ring-A-Ding-Ding
| Q | What advice can you share when it comes to finding the perfect wedding rings? |
| A | The Expert says: When choosing the perfect wedding band, there are a few factors to consider. Firstly, the piece must match the same hardness of the metal your engagement ring is crafted in. For instance, platinum, palladium, gold and silver all differ on the scale. If you were to wear two different metals together, it could damage the softer ring over time. Therefore, ensure you pick the same durability as your engagement ring to avoid the rings scratching. Furthermore, you need to consider the design of your engagement ring, as you'll want this to be neatly stacked with the wedding band on your finger. This is possible with a traditional piece if your engagement ring is a standard round-cut single diamond or if you have a wed-fit style, where the rings are designed to fit next to a traditional wedding ring perfectly. However, if your stone is cut into a different shape, like a pear and marquise style or features a halo design, this may prevent the rings from sitting perfectly together. Therefore, you may need to opt for a different design, like a wishbone style. Try on different-shaped bands to ensure you find the right one. Finally, the width of your wedding band should complement your finger size. The best width for women ranges between 1.6mm and 4mm, while men opt for anywhere between 4mm and 7mm. For women, it should complement the engagement ring as one too thick may draw attention away from your sparkling rock. Therefore, opt for a wedding band that has a similar width to your engagement ring for the perfect look. |
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| Q | I love the idea of bespoke wedding rings that we can get involved in designing. Is that even possible and how does that process work? |
| A | Niza Huang says: Working on bespoke pieces is one of the things we enjoy doing the most, we love being part of your special occasion. If you have an idea for a piece of jewellery or if you'd like us to come up with a design for a one-off piece, we'll work with you in person or remotely to produce something beautiful within your budget and to your desired specifications. We'll update you at every step of the process to make sure you're happy and informed along the journey. All our bespoke pieces are made in my Central London studio. Whether it's an engagement ring, wedding band or a reworked heirloom, each piece will be the result of expert craftsmanship. We employ different techniques depending on your taste and design, using traditional wax carvings and 3D printing; we can also provide 3D renderings. We source our stones carefully and responsibly and we can find speciality stones or cuts from reliable suppliers. Bespoke commissions can often take time so be sure to allow for that. There'll be a lead time of between 8 to 12 weeks depending on the design and materials. The commissioning process has five steps: - Initial discussion of budget and ideas. - Sourcing of materials. - Creation of the design. - Making the piece. - Final check and delivery. When commissioning your jewellery, we ask for as much detail as possible; reference photos or drawings are always useful. Once we've had chance to discuss your ideas and agree a plan with you, we can set about bringing your piece into reality. A deposit will need to be taken before we can begin. We look forward to working with you to create something that you can treasure forever. |
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