1Search the Internet for information about Jewish wedding rings. Don't be afraid to take your time and decide carefully. Examine your married friends' hands when you're with them. If you start paying attention to people's Jewish wedding ring designs, you will probably get a clearer idea of what you want. You might even ask them where they got their rings.
2Solid gold (click to enlarge)Follow tradition. According to Jewish tradition, a Jewish wedding ring should be solid all around, with no gems, and nothing cut out of it. Anything may be engraved on it, as long as the band is solid. This symbolizes the wholeness and eternity of one's commitment to one's spouse.
3Decide if you would like a ring with a Hebrew phrase engraved around it. Some popular verses from the Song of Songs that are in vogue right now are "Ani L'Dodi v'Dodi Li," which means, "I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine." This is a very beautiful statement of your love for your partner. Other phrases are things such as "Ze Dodi Veze Re'ei" (This is my beloved and this is my friend). Another is "Matzati Et She'ahava Nafshi" (I found, him (her) whom my soul loves). Also, from the Book of Ruth, "Ba'asher Telchi Elech" (Where you will go, I shall go).
4Visit a local jewelry store that carries Jewish wedding bands. Look at various wedding band designs to determine which ones you would like to purchase. Try it on, to see if the band or the inscriptions look good on your hand.
5Think about purchasing matching bands, with identical phrases and designs.
Tips
Search the internet for Jewish wedding rings. You may get a lower price if you buy them online. Try on similar rings before you order through the internet, because you won't be able to try it on. Make sure they will allow you to return it, if it does not look or fit as you had ordered.
Some people wear a plain gold wedding band and an engagement ring with a jewel.
Warnings
Make sure that you size the ring correctly, so that you will be able to slide it on the finger at the wedding ceremony.
Choose an inscription for the rings. It may take longer to get the ring that needs to be inscribed, so make sure you have plenty of time until the wedding itself.
Orthodox weddings require the ring to be solid all the way round - a full circle. It is not necessary to be 'solid gold' or any other specific material
The ring should be the property of the Groom. An orthodox rabbi may even ask under the chuppah as he examines it to be a full circle: "Do you own this ring?" Replying "I will once I have completed the loan payments" may cause a problem. The ring is used as an item of value given to the bride in order to complete the marriage contract; a borrowed ring will not suffice.
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