If you haven’t already noticed, I’m a bit partial to gold these days… Sparkling shoes, stunning tablescapes, glittering accessories {even gold-flecked eye make-up} has made its way to my heart… Bring me a bride who wants to be styled to perfection , and chances are, we’re adding a bit of gold to her big day.
The story of gold completely transfixes me. Open any fashion magazine, and you will see models swathed in gold gowns. Click your remote, and gold jewelry will be just as predominant on classic movies as it is on our favorite TV shows.
Gold is both timeless and modern, pure yet rare… and somehow worth more and more each day. {Call me sentimental, or does this description also describe pure love}? All these reasons make me adore the idea of gold wedding bands …
1. Double wide flat band & Forever leaf ring from L Frank ; 2. Men’s band and engraved paisley band from Me & Ro ; 3. Quad link and tri-link rings from Hoorsenbuhs ; 4. R ose gold bands with white & cognac diamonds from Heather B. Moore ; 5. Corusco wedding rings from McTeigue & McClelland’s .
Of course, the idea of gold wedding bands is nothing new, in fact, gold has been celebrated as the authentic symbol of love since as early as 200 AD! The oldest gold jewelry dates from 6,000 years ago and looks the same today as when it was first given. Now if that’s not testament to its strength, fortitude {and pure preciousness}, I’m not sure what is.
I absolutely adore the idea of personalizing your bespoke gold wedding ring even more by engraving your band with a special message. Designer Aurora Lopez Meija has built a beautiful brand on stunning gold jewelry with heartfelt words and messages. A few of my favorite rings and bracelets from Aurora’s collection are below.
1. Eternity handcuff bracelet with diamonds and gold medium handcuff bracelet with gems ; 2. Gold word bands, with and without diamonds ; 3. Heavy organic word band ; 4. Crafts eternity band with and without diamonds 5. Thin slice eternity band with brown diamonds and special edition tube rings
With a beautiful bespoke gold wedding band , what’s old is new, what’s traditional is modern, and what’s heartfelt can be honored for generations to come. My own personal love for gold wedding bands came from my grandmother… One Christmas, my mom asked her if she could borrow my late grandfather’s gold wedding ring. My grandmother was puzzled by my mom’s request {It had sat carefully in her jewelry box for several years}, but of course, gave her the ring. I remember looking at the ring, engraved with their wedding date and some sweet words. I too was confused, until Christmas Day…
Rose gold charms by Jennifer Fisher Jewelry .
That Christmas, my Grandma was brought to tears… My mother had brought the gold ring to her jeweler, and had it shaped into a heart. She had it strung on a beautiful gold chain, and my grandmother wore his wedding ring around her neck {and read the inscription} every day thereafter. How special, right?
I love how this “gold love story” is probably one of many floating around families wordwide… How special would it be to have your own gold bespoke wedding band made for your wedding day? Check out this video on how one designer describes her creative process while designing gold wedding bands…
Want to learn more about how to get beautiful custom gold rings for your wedding day? Be sure to visit the World Gold Council’s Facebook page for more information {and check out the fashionable facts on gold, below}!
- Did you know that a gold ring purchased 25 years ago is worth at least ten times as much today?
- It is so scarce that all the gold ever mined could fit into two Olympic-size swimming pools.
- All the gold that has ever been mined still exists.
Stylishly,
The World Gold Council has sponsored this post on Merci New York.
