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What Do Wedding Rings Speak About? Wedding rings, also called wedding bands, are an eternal sign of love between two engaged partners. Most weddings require an exchange of rings taking place between the uniting groom and bride before they could be pronounced husband and wife. The ring itself is stated to be a symbol of an unending love, due to its circular shape. Similarly, the ring finger is traditionally believed to house a direct vein to heart, which describes the intense emotional bond that might develop between two engaged individuals. One could find many similar stories prevailing around the world while trying to learn more about wedding rings. There is a rich history behind how wedding rings got introduced in the Christian way of life. It wasn't until the days of Pope Innocent III that couples were asked to wear two rings, one during engagements and the other while finally being married. Families offered rings just to seal engagements prior to this historical pronouncement by the Pope. He also asked the engaged couples to observe a waiting period before they could finally marry. These orthodox dictates slowly grew into colorful traditions, as Christianity traversed across the world over a period of many centuries. Wedding rings are normally placed on left ring fingers of couples from the USA, France, Sweden and the UK. They are placed on right ring fingers however, in the case of Germany, Spain, India, and Chile. Interestingly, while Jews traditionally place wedding rings on their left hands, like the orthodox Christians, they prefer wearing it on the right ones after being married. There are also varying norms for the period when one of the partners has died. This universally gets deemed to be the end of any wedding concerned in most societies. However, much of this differentiation of norms might stem from the fact, which part of the world you were looking at. A hardened alloy of Gold, Bismuth, Tin and Copper is often made use of in manufacturing wedding rings. Sometimes Platinum, Nickel and Titanium are also introduced to yield varying results. Platinum is mixed up with white gold for manufacturing a separate class of Platinum wedding rings. Similarly Titanium and Tungsten carbide are also used to produce durability, affordability, varying textures and shades of eye-catching ring designs. However, less costly metals like Silver, Brass and Copper are scarcely used compared to the more expensive ones due to the former's corrosiveness. Aluminum and some other toxic metals are hardly ever made use of in the manufacture of either wedding rings or similar other ornaments. However, the widest and cheapest known alloy of the modern world, stainless steel, is surprisingly gaining ground as one of the options these days. Its durability, which is at par with that of Platinum and Titanium, could be attributed for this wondrous growth. Retail shops may normally quote wedding rings at $600 and more, but could easily be procured at lower rates from various online resources. A brief look at some of the existing jewelry sites might suggest how they were selling most jewelry items at a reduced cost, including those from the latest wedding rings. These websites could easily meet with the demands of all market segments, starting from the casual jewelry buyer to the seeker of high-end ornaments. Pankaj Mohan is a freelance writer who regularly writes on behalf of Wedding-Band-Ring.com. You can check out this site to learn more about wedding rings and various other jewelry products, besides taking a look at the latest wedding band offers.
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Photo: Chelsea and Marc's Wedding Day Bliss
ET's got your look at Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky on their wedding day -- including the details behind Chelsea's bridal fashion!
Chelsea's show-stopping wedding gown was designed by Vera Wang, a family friend. Marc's tuxedo, as well as former President Bill Clinton's tie were designed by Christopher Bailey at Burberry, a good friend of the couple's.
The mother of the bride, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, wore a gown designed by her friend, famed designer Oscar de la Renta.
Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky Tie the Knot!
Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton has married longtime boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky!
The nuptials took place Saturday evening at the lavish Astor Court estate in Rhinebeck, New York, where the couple exchanged vows before hundreds of guests. Clinton's famous parents -- former President Bill Clinton and current U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton -- were by their daughter's side for the "I Dos."
The proud parents released the following statement to ET: "Today, we watched with great pride and overwhelming emotion as Chelsea and Marc wed in a beautiful ceremony at Astor Courts, surrounded by family and their close friends. We could not have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate the beginning of their life together, and we are so happy to welcome Marc into our family. On behalf of the newlyweds, we want to give special thanks to the people of Rhinebeck for welcoming us and to everyone for their well-wishes on this special day."
Chelsea Clinton Wedding Ceremony Underway
Chelsea Clinton's star-studded nuptials are underway right now at the exclusive Astor Courts estate in Rhinebeck, New York. Read on for more...
The bride-to-be arrived at the wedding site earlier Saturday morning, followed by her famous mom's arrival at 5:10 p.m. EST. A presidential motorcade was making its way to the location about one hour ago, and we're told that the V.I.P. passenger aboard was none other than Chelsea's dad, former President Bill Clinton.
Check back here for the latest wedding developments, including the pronouncement of "Husband and Wife"!
Bill Clinton Arriving at Chelsea's Wedding
A presidential motorcade is on its way to the site of Chelsea Clinton's nuptials, and we're told that the V.I.P. passenger aboard is none other than Chelsea's dad, former President Bill Clinton.
A police official also tells us that Hillary Clinton arrived at the wedding site, Astor Courts, around 5:10 p.m. EST, while bride-to-be Chelsea got there early this morning.
Keep checking back here for the latest as the countdown to Chelsea's wedding continues!
Guests Heading to Chelsea Clinton's Wedding
With Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky's wedding expected to get underway in about two hours, their guests are on the go aboard party busses, and we’ve got the details.
At 4:45 p.m. EST the party busses arrived at a security check point en route to Astor Courts, the scenic Hudson River estate where the nuptials are expected to take place.
On Friday, Astor Courts was reportedly ramping up its wedding preps by installing two helicopter landing pads on its grounds.
Famous Faces Spotted in Chelsea Clinton's Wedding Town
ET is on the ground in Rhinebeck, New York -- where Chelsea Clinton is expected to get married Saturday evening -- and we've got the 411 on famous faces spotted out around town!
Big names sighted on Saturday so far include Ted Danson and wife Mary Steenburgen, wedding dress designer Vera Wang, and longtime Clinton political allies including former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, former Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe and former Bill Clinton advisor Vernon Jordan.
Also spotted was movie producer Steve Bing, who lent his private plane to the former president when Clinton flew to North Korea to help bring home Laura Ling and Euna Lee, the two American journalists who'd been imprisoned in the Asian country.
New Pics: Rhinebeck Shows Chelsea Clinton the Love!
Pre-wedding fever has officially gripped Rhinebeck, New York –- the small town where Chelsea Clinton is expected to tie the knot with Marc Mezvinsky on Saturday evening.
See some of the humorous and touching sights from around Rhinebeck. Then, keep checking back here for the latest as we remain on wedding watch!
