Chevron wedding rings, also known as wishbone rings, have become popular recently, due in part to they are practical and meaningful. They are usually diamond-encrusted and worn alone or with an engagement ring.
Although styles of chevron rings vary, the most distinctive feature is their V-shaped points.
Let's take a look at why wishbone wedding rings are a good choice. Note that we will use the terms wishbone and chevron interchangeably throughout this article.
Meaningful Design
The word wishbone comes from the colloquial term for furcula, a bird bone. This is the belief that if two people make a wish and then pull on a wishbone until it breaks in half, the person with the v-point of the furcula will make their wish come true.
From this superstition came the phrases a lucky break, a bad break, catch a break and the wisecracks like ‘You have to depend on your backbone, not your wishbone’.
Although few people today believe in the power of the wishbone, the wishbone itself has become associated with good fortune, positivity and opportunity.
These associations make wishbone design ideal for wedding and anniversary rings.
Practical Shape
Most people are wearing their wedding rings and engagement rings stacked on top of each other, but the trouble is that the main stone of the engagement ring tends to push the wedding ring.
The chevron shape is great for wedding rings because it can accommodate diamond or gemstone engagement rings. If chosen correctly, a chevron wedding ring can highlight the beauty of an engagement ring and match it perfectly.
Versatile Design
While the chevron shape looks simple, it can be molded in a variety of ways. The depth and size of the V-shape, its angle or curvature and the materials used in it make it all offer endless style.
Here are some popular wishbone styles:
· Keep it simple with a classic metal style, perfect with embellished staple rings or on its own. It is a clean, minimalist and modern look. For maximum durability, opt for gold or platinum as they are worn every day.
· For a more stylish look, opt for an embellish wishbone ring with diamonds, gems and metalwork. This elevates your ring to a stylish state, making it perfect for use alone.
· Wishbone diamond eternity rings are probably the most popular way to sport this style. The eternity ring has its own symbolic meaning and significance, making it an excellent choice for a wedding ring. Think of eternal love, completion, togetherness and loyalty. Add to that the symbolism of the wishbone, and you've got a double whammy. What's more, the sparkle of the diamond grabs the wishbone shape to a higher level.
· Gemstone wishbone rings are vintage and perfect for adding a splash of color to your look. You can customize your gem selection by choosing meaningful gems, such as your birthday gems or gems that correspond to special months (e.g., when you both first met, the month of your proposal, the date of your wedding).
Wearing Wishbone Rings - Up or Down?
Wishbone rings can be worn facing up or down, as the orientation of the ring does not change its meaning. In fact, it makes more sense to wear a downward-facing wishbone, which can accommodate your engagement ring. Most people tend to wear the engagement ring above the wedding ring, so having it won't be comfortable or aesthetically pleasing to have the wishbone’s point pushing into the engagement ring.
So, what's the point? Wearing the wishbone ring in any direction facing depends on your personal preference and comfort.
What do you think? It's a wishbone band something you’d consider? There are pros and cons to any ring design, but it's important that you like the way it looks and sit comfortably on your finger.
Post time: Jan-03-2023