Expensive wedding rings seem like a waste of money to a number of people, but when you consider that this is a once in a lifetime love for you, it can be justified. You will be wearing this for many years and having the ring that suits you the best, regardless of the cost is the most important thing.
A custom made ring is going to be the most expensive to get. This is because you are designing the ring and having someone do a lot of work to create it for you. It can get you a unique ring no one else in the world will have and can say a lot of personal things between you and your future spouse.
Metal is also a determining cost of expense. Platinum is the most precious metal on the planet for jewelry, and the cost for this is higher then for silver, which is the least expensive precious metal. Gold is also expensive and this can be yellow or white. Metal can greatly affect the cost that you pay. A plain band for a man can be as expensive as some engagement rings because it requires the use of more of the precious metals. Add a gem and the price can get very steep.
Adding stones can also make a ring more expensive. You are not limited to diamonds, which are expensive on their own, bit other rare gems can make the ring more valuable and cost more money. They can be a focal point to the ring, or be used as accents.
What makes the stones so valuable, colored or a diamond, is the size, color and clarity of the stone. Surprisingly, diamonds are not always the most expensive type of gem that you can buy. A sapphire that is cornflower blue with no flaws can cost a lot more, and set you back more then a diamond would.
The size is a karat and typically the larger it is, the more it will cost as long as the color and clarity are also high quality. The cut can also affect the price of the stone, since an emerald cut is harder to do and requires more work to get it done right. Perfect symmetrical cuts means the expertise of the cutter is better, and you pay for this quality.
Expensive wedding rings are made to last a lifetime. Splurging on this should not make you feel bad, instead this is your chance to have a piece of jewelry that is meaningful that you are going to wear forever. You should love your ring and find it beautiful.