woobug02
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I remember reading that it was more like a rule. FI and I aren''t having a religious ceremony so we didn''t really have to deal with this, but I know my parents did and their bands are engraved. Also, my cousin who''s getting married this summer has a diamond band. So, I guess it''s more of a strong suggestion.Date: 5/22/2007 9:22:34 AM
Author: Clio
A few weeks ago I was ogling sparklies in a jewellery store with a friend, and the woman behind the counter told us that the plain band was supposed to symbolize ''unbroken'' commitment and/or love (can''t remember now) and she found that ironic, considering the trend towards bands broken up by being set with diamonds.
I have heard that it was a Jewish custom for the wedding ring to be a plain gold band, with no stones or engraving. I''m by no means an expert on Jewish wedding traditions, though.
I do like the look of a simple, plain band. It''s terribly elegant.