November 08, 2017 3 min read

If you are ready to take your relationship to the next level, you naturally start thinking about buying an engagement ring. What many couples don’t think about during that time is you will both need wedding bands as well, along with that engagement ring. So as you move closer to marriage, here are the 3 things you need to know about buying wedding rings in Farmington, NM.

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Buying Wedding Rings in Farmington, NM, Tip #1: What “Wedding Rings” Means

This may sound basic. And if you know this already skip ahead to Wedding Rings Tip #2.

But many people who are brand new to buying jewelry don’t know what all is involved when it comes to buying “wedding rings.”

Typically, when people talk about “wedding rings” in general, they’re talking about three rings: Her engagement ring, her wedding band, and his wedding band.

Related article: Men’s Wedding Bands: The 5 Choices Every Man Must Make

During the wedding ceremony, the woman will put on her wedding band, which is worn directly next to her engagement ring. After the wedding, women often refer to these two rings together as “my wedding ring.”

Buying Wedding Rings in Farmington, NM, Tip #2: Buy Her Band and Engagement Ring At The Same Time

As you’re shopping for her engagement ring, keep in mind that many engagement ring designs have a wedding band made specifically to match that engagement ring. Here is an example of an engagement ring and matching wedding band from designer Frank Reubel:

image of engagement ring with matching wedding band

You can save yourself some time and shopping frustration to find the “perfect” wedding band… By purchasing the wedding band that was already made perfectly for that engagement ring.

You can then shop for his wedding band as the wedding gets closer.

On the other hand…

Buying Wedding Rings in Farmington, NM, Tip #3: Shop For Wedding Bands Together

This is a very personal choice and you need to think about what your future spouse will want before making any decisions. But some couples, particularly in situations where the man actually purchased the engagement ring without her present, want the experience of shopping for wedding bands together.

Related Article: 3 Approaches To Shopping For an Engagement Ring

Buying Wedding Rings in Farmington, NM, Tip #4: Buy From a Jeweler You Trust

Purchasing your wedding rings is not the end of the story. There are other things to consider like ring sizing, warranty/appraisal/insurance policies that will protect your purchase, diamond trade-up options, and regular ongoing cleaning and maintenance.

Read more about different aspects of jewelry service HERE

But you may want to seriously consider purchasing your wedding rings from a Farmington, NM jewelry store that can service and care for your rings so they last a lifetime.

Buying Wedding Rings in Farmington, NM: Wrap Up

Here at Garcia & Co. Jewelers in Farmington, NM, we offer the largest selection of loose diamonds, engagement rings, and wedding bands in the Four Corners area. And more than that, it's our mission to help you make the best purchase decision for you, instead of just trying to sell you something.

If you’re shopping for wedding rings in Farmington, NM, we look forward to having the opportunity to serve you during this special time in your life.

Visit Garcia & Co. Jewelers in Farmington, NM



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