Difference Between Wedding rings & Engagement rings UAE

What exactly is the difference between an engagement ring and a wedding ring? What to consider when choosing a ring? Which material should you choose? Which ring model suits your partner? What price ranges are there and what affects the price of your engagement rings UAE and wedding ring? We at Nordic Spectra have produced a guide to support you in choosing an engagement ring and wedding ring. You are of course also welcome to call or email us. We are here for you.

The difference between an engagement ring and a wedding ring

According to tradition in UAE, the wedding ring is the ring you put "most gunpowder on" - the most ornate ring. In the US, on the other hand, it is the engagement ring that is in focus. But, times are changing and today we see that the engagement ring is taking up more and more space in UAE as well, often in the form of a one-stone ring. Instead, the wedding ring becomes the simpler of the two, e.g. in the form of a smooth ring or an alliance ring.

In UAE, both women and men wear a Gold engagement rings Dubai. The woman later completes with a wedding ring at the wedding. The man, on the other hand, often updates his engagement ring with the date of the wedding. It will then be his wedding ring. It is therefore important to think about leaving space in the man's ring to be able to engrave e.g. date, name or place even after the engagement. The man can also have two rings if he wishes. There are no right or wrong, but it is up to each couple to decide what suits them.

On which hand do I wear the ring?

In Sweden, we usually wear the engagement ring and the wedding ring on the left hand on the ring finger.

In what order do I wear the rings?

If you have both an engagement rings Dubai and a wedding rings, the ring you received first, ie the engagement ring, should be worn at the bottom of the ring finger. At the wedding, you then put the wedding ring over the engagement ring to seal the marriage.

Choice of material

We offer rings in gold (also called red gold or yellow gold), white gold, rose gold, platinum, titanium or palladium. You can choose between 9 carat, 14 carat or 18 carat. So, which one should you choose?

Gold in different colors is the most common material in wedding and engagement rings Dubai. Rose gold is trending right now, but white gold has been on top for a long time. Gold, or red gold as it is also called, is historically (and internationally) the most classic choice of material, while platinum is considered to be the most exclusive.

Platinum

Counted as the most exclusive material. Platinum is the heaviest of all precious metals and also the most durable. A platinum ring therefore usually does not require as much maintenance as e.g. a ring in white gold. However, it is a material that is relatively difficult to work with, which is reflected in the more expensive price. Thanks to its purity, platinum is seen as an allergy-free metal.

Gold

Gold (red gold / Yellow gold) is historically a classic choice of material for engagement rings UAE and wedding rings. It is also the gold that requires the least maintenance. Red gold is a mixture (alloy) of pure gold, copper and silver. It is the copper that gives the gold a red tone - the more copper the redder the tone. 18 carat gold means that the gold consists of 75% pure gold and 25% copper and silver. A traditional Swedish gold alloy differs from, for example, German or British as the Swedish has a warmer, redder gold tone. Pure gold is 24 carats.

White gold

White gold is the most popular alloy of gold. It is usually 18 carat gold in white gold. A white gold alloy consists of gold, silver, copper and any of the white metals palladium or platinum. It is the content of palladium that determines how white the gold becomes.

A white gold ring is often plated with rhodium, which makes it extra white and shiny. Rhodium plating wears out over time and needs to be redone at regular intervals to maintain its luster.

Until the 1980s, the predominantly white metal in white gold was nickel. Since 1980, it has been forbidden to make jewelery with nickel due to the risk of allergies, the same applies to countries within the EU. However, nickel can still be found in older rings, so keep that in mind if you want to reuse a ring you have inherited.

Rose gold

Rose gold has a pinkish tone and has been a trendy choice of material in recent years. Red gold and rose gold both consist of 75% gold, but rose gold has a higher proportion of copper. Rose gold lasts slightly better than red gold and white gold due to the alloy in copper.

Palladium

Palladium and platinum are reminiscent of each other. In addition to being similar in appearance, palladium is also a durable material that requires little maintenance. However, palladium is a lighter material than platinum was also sold cheaper.

Titan

Titanium is a light material, four times lighter than gold, with a slightly grayer tone than platinum and palladium. It is also an allergy-friendly material. However, it can be difficult to change the ring size afterwards.