Celtic Vs Plain Wedding Rings
It has become a symbol of the interconnectedness of the two people in the marriage.
Two of the most popular designs for unisex rings for both the bride and groom are the plain wedding ring and the Celtic design.
Plain wedding rings have been popular for many centuries due to their simple but elegant look and, probably, because they are one of the most versatile rings as they look good on both men and women.
The main focus on this ring is the metal itself, emphasizing the pure sheen and beauty of the metal, whether it be platinum, palladium, gold or white-gold.
The Celtic design, however, adds an extra twist to a wedding band, which is both suitable for the groom and the bride.
The Celts, who were animists, worshipped nature and the interconnectedness of everything that adorned this planet, which was reiterated in their art and jewellery by using connected designs.
For the Celts designs such as swirls, lines, crosses and mathematically precise designs all represented the connection that they had with nature and one another and the way they saw the world.
Today, we still use these designs, even if they don't carry as much connotation as they once did, to represent the deep connection between two people.
The idea of a pure connection that Celtic jewellery possesses makes these patterns seemingly a perfect symbol for the most intimate and connected relationship in a person's life - marriage.
However, if swirls and detailed designs are not really you and your partners' thing, then opting for a plain wedding band with a simple pattern may be for you.
The ring itself represents eternity and ever-lasting love and any design will only help to emphasise this.
Simple patterns such as lines can give a plain wedding band a more interesting design that is both appropriate for men and women, whilst a plain ring will give that traditional look.
A plain wedding band is also easier to change and adjust.
So if you want to add your own personal message to your rings you can very easily, or if you need to adjust your ring in later life, you can without any problems.
Moreover, plain wedding bands are particularly appropriate for those in outdoor or medical professions, since they are allowed to be worn under health and safety guidelines and don't have the problems with trapped dirt that patterned rings do, making them somewhat easier to clean.