Every year, more than 2 million people in America get married. But each wedding ceremony and couple is different - the whole process is personal to you. The majority of weddings involve exchanging rings as a symbol of love and commitment.

Your wedding ring is something that you are going to treasure, so it is important to choose a ring that you love in terms of style and aesthetics. The trends in wedding rings change every year, so there is always something different to choose.

New Trends In Beautiful Wedding Rings

Alternative metals 

According to a study done by The Knot, the most popular metal for wedding rings is white gold - 54% of people choose this. However, this year there is a big trend in alternative metals, particularly when it comes to stylish men’s wedding rings. Generally, men’s wedding rings are durable and  hard-wearing: this is why tough metals such as tungsten and titanium are popular.

That doesn’t mean that the wedding rings don’t have to be beautiful though. You can still get your wedding ring engraved with a message or dates that are personal to you. It is also on trend to have your metal wedding ring inlaid with precious stones, set flush so that they lie flat.

Unusual wedding bands

Wedding rings don’t have to be made from metal at all, and there has been a big trend in more unusual materials being used for bands. You can now find on the market wedding rings being made from antler, oak, ash, and tiger wood. There is a company called Manly Bands that have been offering wedding rings made from meteorite and genuine dinosaur bone.

Carbon fiber is also very popular, and it can be inlaid with colored glass to make it truly unique. If you’re often getting your hands dirty for work or a hobby, then silicone is a good choice - you can even get it in bright colors to reflect your personality. Many people only think of a straight band when they consider wedding rings.

However, having a shaped band that curves around your finger in a wave is also on trend. The bands can even be shaped into letters, or heartbeat patterns. The bands are often inlaid with diamonds, which sparkle beautifully, always catching the light.

Repurposing precious stones

Do you want something old and new to be your wedding ring? Well so did Meghan Markle. Meghan’s engagement ring includes two stones that were part of Princess Diana’s personal collection, as well as a new stone that Meghan and Prince Harry had sourced from Botswana. If you have a precious stone that has particular sentimental value, why not include it in your custom-made wedding ring? It could be a stone that is already in a necklace or other piece of jewelry.

You can even use your precious stone when making your own wedding rings - making a simple silver or gold wedding band with a flush set stone is a fairly straightforward process. It is something that many couples are choosing to do themselves in a jewelry making class. Even if you have no experience making jewelry, you can make a wedding ring in a few hours with guidance. The basic techniques are shaping, heating and soldering the metal. You can even add hammered textures as a personal touch.

Rings with a message

 What did the traditional Victorian gentleman get for his loved one in the 1800s? Why a sentiment ring of course - with a hidden message. The rings contained a combination of different gemstones, the initials of which were used to spell a word. For instance, amethyst, diamond, opal, ruby and emerald would spell ADORE, or diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire and topaz would spell DEAREST.

This year, it is on trend to use precious stones in this way, flush set into your wedding band. You can even go for a more modern message with your stones - for instance, beryl, feldspar and fluorite - BFF.

The Eternity Ring

It has become increasingly popular to give an eternity ring as a wedding ring. The history of eternity rings dates back over 4,000 years to ancient Egypt. A special ring was given by a husband to his wife as a token of his love and affection. The rings were designed to look like an Ouroborous - a snake eating its own tail.

The eternity ring also symbolizes the circle of life, and is often given as a gift when a couple has their first child. Modern eternity rings are a band, usually set all the way round with precious stones, often diamonds, rubies or sapphires.

Your wedding ring is something that you will treasure, and a symbol of the love and commitment that you are making as a couple. It is important to select a ring that you will be proud to wear every single day, and current trends give you plenty of beautiful options to choose from.