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A Guide to Wedding Rings

It’s common to take your engagement ring seriously, but buying the wedding band is no less important. This piece of jewelry is special because it declares the commitment to continue living together as a couple during a wedding ceremony. This day, you wear not a simple band but the sign of never-ending love within your union.

Symbolism aside, the exact appearance of the wedding bands depends on your budget, taste, and your couple’s unique style. These are numerous factors that have different importance in your buying choice. To guide and help to pick your band, we’ve created an overview of the top wedding bands that will successfully supplement your engagement ring.

A Guide to Wedding Rings

How much should you spend on a wedding ring?

The key recommendation for getting the ring of your dreams is proper preparation. Ideally, start your search 2-3 months before the wedding date. Bespoke jewelry planning takes longer, but six months should be enough for careful selection and thoughtful arrangement. If you want to engrave your wedding bands, include an extra month in this plan.

The exact budget for wedding bands depends on your preferences. These rings come in different styles, and each new detail increases the price significantly. The average price ranges from $100 to $2,000, depending on the metal type. Note that the wedding ring for a bride is more expensive because it’s usually more decorated and frequently features a diamond in its design. Moreover, platinum bands are always more expensive than golden ones.

Plan buying your wedding rings 2-3 months before the ceremony

Wedding ring styles

Each person is unique, and the wedding band should reflect this. When it comes to the exact appearance of a ring, the choice is all yours: some customers prefer wedding bands with yellow gold and a solitaire, while others request a white gold ring with numerous tiny diamonds.

So many men, so many minds. However, there are several options for the ring style that are typical for males and females. We’ll overview them briefly here.

For Him

Usually, the wedding band for a man is made of precious metal. This minimalist wedding ring type is standard and classic. Many grooms request inscriptions to make the band more customized. Alternatively, you can ask to include a row of tiny diamonds in its design.

The most common male wedding ring designs are:
  • Minimalist, or a plain metal band. Among possible options, these wedding bands can come in platinum or yellow gold.
  • Diamond wedding ring, with one or several tiny diamonds arranged in a row around the band.
  • Eternity band. Here, diamonds encircle the entire band in elegant symmetry.
  • Enhancers, or two rings that highlight an engagement ring. Can be united to create a massive ring together.
  • Engraved jewelry, stating the special phrase, wedding date, her name, or any other thing you find meaningful. Check the width of the band before applying.

For Her

The wedding band for a bride is usually decorated with diamonds, either heavily or modestly. That’s why they are more expensive and harder to select.

Here, some appearances of a diamond wedding ring a girl can pick from:
  • Eternity. The ring design makes your entire wedding band filled with diamonds, symbolizing the infinity of your love.
  • Three-stone wedding ring. This design means the presence of one center diamond and two shoulder pear-shaped stones.
  • Solitaire. This way, your wedding band should feature a diamond of a significant carat weight.
  • Pavé setting. This ring type contains numerous tiny diamonds that are set closely together. Because of that, this piece of jewelry is extremely sparkling.
  • Flush. This wedding band design looks “gypsy” due to the deeply inset diamond in it. This way, the metal secures the precious stone perfectly.

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Wedding band options for your couple

Based on your budget and the desired ring style, your band can be different. The range is wide, including various metal types, ring settings, and the exact appearance of a loose diamond featured in your band. Also, the choice depends on whether you’re going to wear your wedding band together with the engagement ring — or not.

Top recommendations to help you match the wedding band with your engagement ring

  1. Pick the same metal for your band. This is needed to prevent potential reactions between unmatching metals. However, you can play with colors of the same metal.
  2. The best combinations between two rings rely on contrast. For example, if you’ve chosen a heavily decorated engagement ring, your band for the wedding ceremony should be simple — but made from the same metal.
  3. As a couple, choose the rings that compliment each other too. But remember: the exact appearance of your matching bands depends on individual preferences rather than tradition. Some couples check if every jewelry aspect has a symbolic meaning behind it, while others don’t take their wedding bands that seriously and pick anything they like.
  4. While making a final choice, consider your lifestyle. The more active you are, the more practical your wedding bands should be. In other words, if you are sporty and don’t like cleaning jewelry, pick a simple band in a firm metal (like palladium and titanium) and be calm with wearing it daily. And as an owner of ornate jewelry, get ready for recurrent cleaning and maintenance.

Males mostly pick simple metal rings, and women prefer diamond wedding rings made of white gold

The #1 choice of wedding bands

Most wives-to-be select cushion cut or princess cut diamonds in their wedding rings. And there’s no surprise: these stones have a perfect balance between traditional and trendy shapes, looking interesting and similar to classic round brilliant cut diamonds simultaneously. The most practical metal choice is platinum, thanks to its maintenance easiness and sustainability. In contrast, white gold requires annual cleansing.

Possible metal options for a wedding ring

  • Yellow gold. The traditional choice of different karat degrees. The purer the metal, the more costly it becomes.
  • White gold. Usually, it’s mixed with palladium and silver to shine brighter.
  • Platinum. The top choice for this jewelry type. Even though it’s expensive, it has real value-for-money.
  • Tungsten. A very popular and highly durable alternative metal.
  • Palladium. As a metal that is close to palladium, this pick is lightweight and durable.
  • Silver. It needs to be rhodium-plated to become firm.
  • Vermeil. A great balance between gold in visual aesthetics and silver in durability.
  • Titanium. This grey metal is a good choice for men’s rings.
  • Cobalt and chromium alloy. It looks like platinum in color and is scratch-resistant.
  • Zirconium. A metal similar to titanium but with a whiter luster.
  • Steel. A low-budget bright option.
  • Silicone. It can nicely mimic any metal you want.

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Why it’s better to match loose diamonds and wedding bands separately

For a complete 10-carat diamond ring, you will save a fortune if you pick a loose diamond and mount it into a wedding band. This way, you can completely control the appearance and cost of the stone. Remember: a diamond is the most important and expensive part of the ring. So, if you pick the loose jewel, you will significantly cut the budget on your engagement ring and a wedding band. The best thing about custom-made jewelry is that you can determine the 4Cs of a diamond and select the metal for your band independently.

If you want to customize your wedding bands, feel free to contact Diamond Registry experts! Established in 1961 and online since 1997, The Diamond Registry has a proven track record of matching people’s ring wishes with the perfect and finest selection of loose diamonds. Through The Diamond Registry, you can buy GIA-certified loose diamonds at wholesale prices from sources that are inaccessible to the main public. With our in-house jewelry designer, you can create a bespoke wedding band or customize an engagement ring.

Ask for a free quote to set your diamond experts on the search for your perfect diamond – with certification and always at a diamond wholesale price!

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