Wearing matching wedding bands is one way to celebrate your bond with your spouse, and when those rings display unique designs, they serve as symbols that the love you share is far from ordinary. Every time you look at your left hand, you’ll be reminded of that one special someone who’s wearing the same style.

Many of the rings in Apples of Gold’s collection of Celtic wedding bands are perfectly suited for both the bride and the groom. These styles utilize centuries-old knot motifs, designs that many have adopted as symbols of eternity, to create pictures of your endless love.

The Caer Celtic Knot Wedding Band Ring in 14K Gold is an excellent pick for you and your better half. A raised, intertwining Celtic knot motif wraps seamlessly around this piece, creating a picture of the way that you and the one you love are woven together for life. This design is striking in 14K yellow gold, though it’s available in several other metals, as well as a two-tone option. And, since this 7mm-wide band is also available in a wider width by request, the groom can select a slightly larger version to coordinate with the bride’s ring.

Hammered wedding bands can also be great picks for both husbands and wives. Their pounded texture provides rugged yet sophisticated appeal, while disguising any dents or dings that they incur over time. For instance, the 14K Two-tone Gold Hammered Wedding Band Ring is a great style for men and women as it combines two colors and two textures in one winning design. The center of this ring is crafted from 14K yellow gold with a hammered texture and a brushed finish that provides a sense of understated sophistication. Smooth, polished edges of 14K white gold add eye-catching contrast and frame this band with class. This timeless style is available in a number of other metals and several two-tone combinations, making it easy to select rings that fit your style.

Braided wedding bands provide another option for brides and grooms in search of matching rings. These bands’ interweaving motifs are both stylish and meaningful: their intertwining strands create pictures of the inextricable bond between husband and wife. The 14K White Gold Wide Braided Wedding Band is a lovely example. Elegant braided strands of 14K white gold are wrapped around this classy ring, and framed with polished edges. At 7.5mm wide, it’s a size that works well for men and women.

Plain wedding bands are far from your only options when you’re looking for matching rings for the bride and groom! Consider one of these rings to celebrate your connection as husband and wife.

Hammered styles can take whatever you throw at them, and their intentionally weathered look means that a few dents and dings only add to their character. They’ ready for anything and can stand up to a lifetime of knocks—in fact, these little imperfections make them more treasured as time passes. Like true love, these pieces get better as they weather the storms of life.

These rings are excellent choices for guys who tend to be hard on their jewelry. They’re among the more popular types of white gold wedding bands for men, but they’re also great picks for women or for couples who want a matching set.

The Hammered Wedding Band Ring in 14K White Gold combines a hammered center with double polished edges that add class without overpowering the rough and ready personality of this ring. The understated contrast of pounded and smooth textures provides interest and communicates your love with quiet strength. In addition to this 14K white gold version, this ring is also in 14K two-tone gold, 18K gold or platinum, as well as any other color combination by request.

Hammered styles that combine pounded finishes with polished touches such as gleaming edges or exacting milgrain offer the perfect pairing of rugged good looks and refined style. The Hammered Milgrain Wedding Band in 14K White Gold is a perfect example. This 7mm-wide ring accents a pounded center with a thin border of fine, twisting milgrain and highly-polished edges. It’s simultaneously classy and rough-hewn, making it suitable for a wide range of tastes.

If you’d prefer a hammered wedding ring with a touch of warm yellow gold, consider one of Apples of Gold’s two-tone hammered styles such as the Brushed Hammered Wedding Band in 14K Two-Tone Gold. This eye-catching piece features a pounded ring of 14K white gold, hugged by not one but two yellow gold edges that add sunny sophistication. This combination of milgrain and smooth, polished borders gives this ring a dressed up look that doesn’t lose touch with its rugged roots. If this color combination isn’t quite your cup of tea, you can also choose from several other metal pairings.

Any of these Hammered wedding rings can easily stand up to the dents and dings of life, and grow in character as a result. Their pounded look is a reminder that true love can endure any trials and become stronger in the process. Choose one or a set to represent your lasting, resilient relationship.

Vintage wedding rings were much-loved picks over the past year. For instance, the Paisley Engraved Wedding Band in 14K White Gold is inspired by the feminine motifs of the Victorian Era. An expertly-carved paisley design wraps around this ring in lively fashion, bordered by fine lines of milgrain and smooth edges.

Hammered wedding rings allow sophistication and rugged good looks to meet, and when they do, the result is a simple but powerful picture of the resiliency of your love. Several of the most popular styles of 2012 were hammered pieces. For instance, the 14K White Gold Hammered Wedding Band Ring combines a brushed, pounded-finish center with smooth, polished edges. It’s a great pick for both men and women.

Many of the top wedding rings of the year contained extra touches of significance that make them even more meaningful. For instance, braided styles provide a picture of the way that two lives are woven into one. The 14K Tri-Color Gold Braided Wedding Band is a particularly stunning example, braiding strands of yellow, white and rose gold into an eye-catching motif that wraps the band as a symbol of your connection. Yellow gold borders pull the look together and add a big dose of class.

Several Christian wedding bands were also top picks in 2012, including the Song of Solomon Cross Wedding Band in White Gold. This simple style serves as a reminder of the faith that’s central to your relationship. A thin outline of a cross accents this flat, polished 14K white gold ring, but that’s not the only way that it communicates your dependence on God and your gratitude to Him for bringing the two of you together. The inside of this band is engraved with your choice of verses, allowing you to add a personalized message of faith. Choose one of several sample verses, such as “I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine,” or opt for any verse of your choice, up to 225 characters.

Titanium bands were another popular option for wedding bands, as were Celtic designs. The Titanium Celtic Wedding Band Ring exhibits both. This sleek style is wrapped with a modern version of the infinity knot, a Celtic motif that many have used to represent love without end. The titanium from which it’s crafted is incredibly strong, making it an ideal symbol of the fortitude of your relationship. This ring is available in a matte, satin or polished finish for a variety of contemporary looks.

These may have been some of the best wedding rings of 2012, but that doesn’t mean that they’re on the way out. Any would be a fitting symbol of love—for a 2013 wedding and for a lifetime.