Fashion has morphed many times over the years; from simple to gaudy, plain to colorful, long to short and back again. It is interesting to note the personalities of each style.

At the center of fashion interest lay wedding rings; and they too have changed significantly over the years.

But although they have changed, they have always carried a unique beauty. Even simple wedding rings claim their own elegance.

The age difference in the following wedding rings is about 100 years or more.

On the left side, the antique. On the right, the modern.

1. Thick band with a centered diamond

2. Ring of diamonds around a prominent gem

3. Thin gold

4. Splash of color

5. Added elegance to gold

6. Thick gold

7. Simple silver

Let's see what the next 100 years holds.