After years of domination in the wedding ring market by classic white gold and contemporary platinum, titanium is seeing a rapid increase in popularity. Though platinum still edges it out as the wedding ring material of choice, titanium is seen as an up-and-coming alternative that offers quirky couples a less traditional option.

A spokesman for Bay Rings says, “We’re definitely noticing increasing interest in our titanium wedding rings – they’re incredibly budget-friendly, they’re durable and hardwearing, but most of all, they’re just as beautiful as the coveted platinum and white gold rings that have always been so popular. Our range of titanium wedding bands can be customised and amended to fit any couple’s desire, and this ring material is fast becoming the premier choice for those wanting to make a real style statement with their marital jewellery.”

With titanium rings from Bay Rings starting at an incredible £21.95, they are perfect for the increasing number of couples that are planning weddings on small budgets. Recovering from a recession and trying to get on the property ladder means that wedding budgets nowadays have very strict limits, and this has been a key factor in the rise of titanium as a wedding ring option. To buy a beautiful pair of matching rings and still have change leftover from £50.00 is something of a godsend for couples trying to minimise the cost of their nuptials.

Titanium is also incredibly versatile. Although it’s renowned for being a strong material, it can also be manufactured in a wide variety of styles – think inlaid metals, different polishes and the ability to set gemstones into the metal. It’s much lighter than other metals, which makes the wedding rings super comfortable to wear, and it’s biocompatible with almost all types of human skin, meaning those with sensitive skin can wear their ring with pride, without fear of rashes or irritation as a result.

With its new, coveted status, titanium is enjoying a moment in the spotlight – and for good reason. The attractive material is stylish and fashion-forward, it’s durable enough to last for decades and it’s cheap enough to incorporate into almost any wedding budget. Men prefer titanium jewellery to the more feminine white gold, and it’s gentle enough on skin to be suitable for all skin types. When it comes to choosing a wedding ring material, it seems that the buying public are onto a winner!

Summer is traditionally ‘wedding season’ in the UK, with August generally being the most popular month to get married. The summer sun, the school holidays and the fact that there is a bank holiday at the end of the month generally means that August is prime wedding time, and those who have chosen the eighth month as the time they will say their vows will already be deep into the planning process. But with venues to arrange, guest lists to finalise and menus to consider, the actual wedding rings are often written off as a one-day task which can be taken care of in an afternoon!

Au contraire, say the staff at Bay Rings – with so many choices regarding metal, style, stones, cut, carat and cost, choosing a wedding ring can be a very time-consuming activity. It’s important for couples getting married this summer that they pick out their rings in advance to avoid last-minute jitters about their bespoke wedding ring arriving on time.

A spokesman for Bay Rings says, “The time leading up to summer is often our busiest, and we urge all customers to get their orders in way ahead of their wedding in order to ensure that, by the time they are ready to say their vows, their rings are exactly how they imagined them. If purchasing a bespoke ring, it is always wise to leave plenty of time between ordering and delivery, as the ring has to be made up. What’s more, if you are unsure of your ring size and worry that you may need to send back a ring and order a replacement, which takes yet more time – time that many couples don’t have when they leave their rings as the last order of business!”

He adds, “Buying a budget-friendly ring early in the process also gives couples an idea of how much they have left to spend on a wedding, rather than having little to no money left at the end of the planning process for the all-important marital jewellery.”

Bay Rings have a comprehensive selection of wedding rings in various different materials and finishes on their site, and they also specialise in bespoke offerings that are personal to each couple.

Research has shown that 21% of couples struggle to pay for their big day, and are forced to take out loans, credit cards or borrow money from family.  The staggering cost of getting hitched is rising rapidly, leaving newlyweds unnecessarily starting their marriage in debt unless they sacrifice elements of their dream day.  However, budget wedding suppliers such as Bay Rings are offering brides and groom-to-be affordable wedding rings, without compromising on quality.

The certified online shop is a budget friendly supplier of wedding jewellery, catering to bride and grooms-to-be who are trying to keep costs down.  However, the online jewellery store goes much further in making the wedding planning process stress-free. By purchasing the wedding rings online, couples can enjoy the hassle-free ordering system and wait for their jewellery to be delivered directly to their door – absolutely free.

“We know how stressful it can be with so much to organise and coordinate for the big day, which is why we make purchasing your wedding rings as simple as possible,” explains a spokesman for Bay Rings.  “We assure you we offer the best value for money with out price beater guarantee, and then we allow you to sit back and relax while we deliver your rings at no extra cost.”

The established family business have been trading jewellery for over 60 years, but if customers need further reassurance before buying from the website Bay Rings offer a money back guarantee.  For 21 days after receiving the rings, if any couples are dissatisfied for any reason they are welcome to a full refund.

The Bay Rings spokesperson added, “As an online retailer, we do everything we can to put our customers’ minds at ease.  We are a trusted, certified jewellery company and have specialised in wedding rings for a long time.  We understand the level of quality that newlyweds expect, as these rings will be cherished for a lifetime.  With our affordable collection, free delivery and money back guarantee, our service is unbeatable.”

The website offers a variety of wedding rings in platinum, white gold, yellow gold and titanium, in addition to providing a bespoke design service.  For a more personalised ring, couples can design a customised piece of jewellery to give to their lover on their wedding day.

Nobody wants to have a similar wedding to a friend or a member of the family, but there are limited ways in which to make the wedding ceremony unique.  Moreover, many distinctive elements available such as live music or releasing doves are extremely expensive.  Most couples can’t afford these added extras when their budgets are already stretched to the max just by accommodating all their guests.

A special way to honour the wedding vows and ensure you have something exclusive to your ceremony is to design your own wedding rings.  While an extravagant wedding day is a priority for some people, the most important part of the day is the vows the couple make and the commitment to marriage.  The rings are the outward symbol of this love and commitment which you will wear forever; therefore we believe the wedding rings are one of the most important elements of a wedding and a marriage.

Wedding rings are cherished for eternity, so what better way to signify your love for each other than creating a bespoke ring? Knowing that you are the only couple in the world with those exact unique rings will reinforce your relationship and make your wedding day distinctive and special.  Designing your own bespoke wedding ring is:

• Personal and individual – you will be personalising your vows, wedding ceremony and long lasting marriage by creating your own individual wedding ring.
• Easy – rather than shopping around for months for your ideal design, simply describe to the jewellery the style of ring you would like.  Designing a bespoke ring is the easiest way to buy your perfect wedding jewellery.
• Affordable – purchasing a unique ring has a reputation for being pricey, but in fact it doesn’t have to cost any more than buying a normal wedding ring.  Budget jewellers Bay Rings provide an affordable bespoke ring service for couples planning on getting hitched, and guarantee to be cheaper than other providers.

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• Carat – This is the standard term used for the weight of a diamond. Generally speaking, the more carats, the better!
• Clarity – This means the absence of internal inclusions and external blemishes on a diamond. These are ranked in ‘Grades’, and go from Flawless to Included.
• Colour – This may seem simple, but actually this term refers to the lack of colour in a diamond. The less body colour the diamond has, the more valuable it is considered.
• Court – Court-shaped wedding rings are curved on the outside and on the inside for a highly comfortable fit.
• Cut – The proportions, finish and symmetry of a diamond. It can also refer to the shape of the diamond (round, pear, oval, etc.) – more about this later!
• D-Shaped – These rings are flat on the inside and curved on the outside; often the cheapest type of wedding rings.
• Flat / Flat Court – Flat rings are entirely flat both on the inside and the outside, while Flat Court rings are the inverse of Court rings – flat on the outside and curved on the inside for a comfortable fit.
• Scintillation – It’s likely that the bride-to-be is going to be most preoccupied with the scintillation of her wedding ring. It means the reflections of light caused by a diamond’s movement – or, in other words, how sparkly it is!
• Semi-Mount – This is usually more relevant for engagement rings than wedding rings. It refers to a ring sold with only the side stones, allowing for the centre stone to be sold separately, accounting for size, shape and colour of the stone.
• Setting – This is where the diamond sits on the ring. The term also refers to the materials used to hold the diamond in place, also known as ‘blanks’ or ‘mountings’. There are many different settings – cathedral, prong, bezel, channel, bead and cluster, to name but a few.
• Shank – This is the part of the ring that encircles the finger.
• Solitaire – A single stone set on a ring. This is the most common type of ring, and shows off beautiful stones to perfection.

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1.   Quotes or Lyrics

Many couples will often say that there is a specific lyric or quote that means a lot to them as a married pair. Whether it’s from ‘their’ song, a line from a romantic movie, or even just a private phrase between the two of them, many people then choose to have this engraved on the inner side of their wedding ring, to make it truly personal and individual. Even if there isn’t a specific lyric or quote that you might get engraved, you can pick a poignant line from your wedding vows, or even just a generic phrase – ‘I Love You’ and ‘I Do’ are among the most popular.

2.   Birthdates or Birthstones

A marriage is an alignment of two people’s lives, so many people want to depict this by adding a symbol of their birth to their wedding ring. Some people get Roman numerals engraved to symbolise their birthday, whereas some prefer to use birthstones to give it an individual characteristic that is personal to them. If you want to get two birthstones set into the ring to symbolise both yourself and your partner, be sure that they don’t clash!

3.   Names

This one seems fairly obvious, and it’s one that we always suggest to our clients when they ask us what personalisation methods we could recommend. Nothing could be as simple as getting your new husband or wife’s name engraved on the inner side of a ring. If there isn’t room, perhaps some initials or a nickname, which would also be an intensely private and personal addition.

4.   Dates

If the idea of a birthdate doesn’t appeal, why not choose an anniversary instead? The first time you met? The date of your wedding? The first time you said ‘I love you’ to one another? Whatever your personal date indicates, it will be with you forever if it’s engraved on the inside of your ring – and there’ll be no excuse for forgetting this important anniversary!

5.   Children

Many people who get married already have children, and they want them to be as involved in the process as possible. After all, a wedding in this circumstance is not just about man and wife, it’s about uniting an entire family. Why not engrave your children’s birthdates on the inner circle of the ring, or get their birthstones added for the ultimate personal touch? That way the entire family is represented in a single piece of jewellery, a token not only of marital love, but also maternal or paternal devotion.

Bay Rings is an online-only supplier of beautiful rings for weddings and other romantic celebrations, and they endeavor to offer those who shop at their online boutique the very best quality for the very best price – perfect when planning a wedding. With more people than ever heading online to compare prices and find the very best suppliers to enhance their wedding, the bespoke ring supplier are offering couples a comprehensive service which includes free delivery, a Price Beater policy and the option to customize every beautiful ring on the site.

A spokesperson for Bay Rings, who have been sourcing and supplying stunning rings for over sixty years, says, “The internet is a fantastic resource for couples searching for the best suppliers for their wedding, whether they are sourcing caterers, bridesmaid’s dresses or the wedding rings themselves. At Bay Rings are pride ourselves on being a modern, online-only business, and this allows us to focus all of our time on the clients that are finding our rings through online searches, offering them the very best customer service and a comprehensive collection of beautiful wedding jewellery.”

Bay Rings is the online department of a renowned wider jewellery manufacturer. The fact that this department operates solely online gives it a huge advantage when offering beautiful rings at low prices. There are no costly overheads for the company to pay in order to maintain and stock a retail unit, and with just a small team of highly-trained jewellery experts, Bay Rings are able to focus all of their resources on ensuring the most beautiful rings at the lowest prices. With Bay Rings, the online boutique is crucial; the sole focus of all efforts to provide the very best customer services and the most stunning premium rings to couples looking to keep their wedding budget modest.

With more couples carrying out internet searches than ever before, and with the figure expected to increase over the next few years as online spending goes through the roof, Bay Rings are committed to remaining at the forefront of platinum wedding rings and bespoke jewellery.

1. Kate Middleton

Thousands of women across the globe fell in love with the Duchess of Cambridge once Prince William proposed to her and she was set to join the royal family.  The stunning sapphire engagement ring, surrounded by a cluster of 14 diamonds was originally Princess Diana’s engagement ring, and has been passed down as an heirloom to Kate.  Ever since the royal engagement, jewellers have seen a phenomenal increase in the sale of replica rings as women everywhere attempt to wear a classic sapphire ring designed for a princess.  A Kate Middleton inspired ring is one of the most sought-after in the world, and in particularly in the UK where sales of sapphires have increased 15% since the engagement was announced.

2. J-Lo

Pop star J-Lo has been engaged numerous times, but the ring given to her from Ben Affleck cost an insurmountable $1.2 million.  The 6.1 carat diamond had a characteristic that truly made it stand out from all the rest – it was pink.  Pink diamonds are not only beautiful; they are incredibly rare, and ever since J-Lo flaunted one people all over the world have been imitating her.  It seems J-Lo set a trend in coloured diamond engagement rings, as other celebrities also started wearing other stones and colours rather than the traditional white diamond.

3. Kim Kardashian

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has also been married more than once, and it was going to take something amazing to beat the first 20.5 carat emerald cut diamond given to her from first husband Kris Humphries.  This was reportedly valued at $2 million, but second husband Kanye West was heavily involved in the creative process of designing Miss Kardashian’s new engagement ring, and chose the most flawless diamond possible.  Kanye’s ring is speculated to be valued anywhere from $1.5-$8 million, which leaves replicas of Kim’s ring highly sought after.

4. Mariah Carey

Singing sensation Mariah Carey was also given a diamond engagement ring with a coloured hue from Nick Cannon.  The pink emerald-cut diamond-centre stone is surrounded by 58 intense pink diamonds and two more rocks either side.  No wonder this feminine dazzler is adored and desired by many women who have been asking for imitations of the ring ever since.

5. Angelina Jolie

When Brad Pitt got engaged to gorgeous actress Angelina Jolie, it only took days for Angelina inspired rings to hit the jewellery stores.  Brad spent an estimated $1 million on the engagement ring, but other large sized emerald cut replicas of the jewellery were soon available for smaller budgets.

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Customers who require a bespoke wedding ring can browse the Bay Rings website for inspiration, then request a certain type of ring with different features. For example, it is popular for clients to desire a yellow gold ring manufactured with white gold, seeking extra diamonds in a particular style or request an engraving on the inner edge of the ring.  Couples planning to wed across the UK will be able to take advantage of Bay Rings’ bespoke service to acquire rings at a fraction of the price they are advertised elsewhere.

A spokesman for Bay Rings said, “Our custom jewellery service is extremely popular, as modern couples crave individual, bespoke wedding rings at a fair price.  Bay Rings is the online department of a wider jewellery manufacturing company who have been trading for over 60 years; therefore we have a huge amount of stock which means not all designs and items are listed online.  When clients describe to us the style of ring they are looking for, we often have genuine examples we can suggest to them and make the adequate modifications.”

He adds, “Brides and grooms-to-be find the majority of their wedding suppliers online and they often come across their ideal wedding rings; most of which are well out of their budget.  In most circumstances, Bay Rings can design and manufacture any desired ring from a simple photograph, for a significantly reduced price.”

The price of the average wedding is soaring, and couples across the nation are being forced to tighten all areas of the budget in the hope of ever getting married.  Instead of paying extortionate prices for wedding rings, Bay Rings provide a more affordable selection of high quality wedding jewellery for couples determined not to break the bank on their big day.  The unique custom ring service is a great alternative for people who have their heart set on a certain style of ring and simply can’t afford the investment.

Bay Rings is an established family business, specialising in competitively priced platinum, gold and diamond wedding rings.  Their bespoke service allows modern couples to design their very own personalised wedding jewellery that is well within most budgets.

The Bay Rings spokesman added, “We are thrilled to be of service to modern couples, who can now spend more of their wedding budget on tying the knot and making their big day even more memorable.”

Martin Lewis, from Money Saving Expert, has advised all those planning a wedding to bear in mind that one of the biggest causes of divorce is debt and financial worries. He said on his website, “If the cost of your wedding leaves you financially crippled and in debt for most of your married life, it’s a pointless waste.” The advice is to think of the wedding as the launching pad for a marriage; why have the wedding at all if you’re going to put the marriage at risk through financial woes?

A spokesman for Bay Rings fervently agrees with this sentiment, saying, “We understand that some people want to have an extravagant celebration with all of their families and friends when they get married, but this isn’t always financially viable. Rather than splashing all of their cash and getting into debt before they commence their married life, why not be conservative with the budget, search for high-quality, low-cost alternatives, and start off their marriage with plenty in the bank?”

Bay Rings has in stock a beautiful range of silver, white gold and platinum wedding rings that can be personalised with engravings, jewels and stunning embellishment, for less than what you’d pay on the High Street. With no retail outlet to support and no costly overheads to pay, Bay Rings can focus all of their resources on ensuring that their clients get the ring they desire for the lowest possible price, allowing them to put some money back into the pot for that all-important period post-wedding when couples are supposed to live in marital bliss.

Sourcing stunning rings is Bay Rings’ forte; with over sixty years in the jewellery business, they know quality when they see it. Just because they have priced out many High Street providers and offer beautiful jewellery for lower prices, doesn’t mean that any compromise on quality has taken place. Whether opting for a traditional court-shaped band, an enameled titanium ring or a set of bespoke Russian rings with a difference, Bay Rings’ collection are all quality-assured and come with free delivery, a deluxe gift box and a price-beater promise – the perfect choice for brides and grooms that want to get their married life off to an affluent start and still boast a lifelong symbol of their love on their ring finger.