How to Choose a Wedding Band that Matches Your Engagement Ring

Selecting a wedding band can be a tough task. Many people, especially those who try to find one that matches their engagement ring, find it even trickier. Whether you want to aim for a unified aesthetic or pick a band that stands in stark contrast to your engagement ring, these tips can help simplify the band selection process.

The thickness, base metal type, number of stones, and setting type are some important things to consider while selecting a wedding band. However, selecting a band that reflects your (or your partner’s) personality and character is the most important of them all.

So how should you go about choosing a wedding band that matches your engagement ring? These tips can help simplify the process

1. Zero-in on your choice of metal

Platinum, yellow gold, rose gold, white gold, silver, titanium, palladium, stainless steel, sterling silver – the options are diverse and almost equally stunning when it comes to choosing a base metal for your ring. Before you start looking at ring designs, make sure you know what metal you want. You can make this choice based on a number of factors, including personal preference, skin tone, cost, and maintenance.

2. Consider a two-toned combo

Two-toned combinations look fantastic while making a really bold statement. Mixing metals is a great trend and you can create a truly mesmerizing effect by pairing platinum, silver, or white gold ring with a warmer tone (rose gold, for instance). If that sounds too loud for your taste, consider combining the former with yellow gold.

3. Pick your wedding band style

Once you have settled on a base metal, start looking at styles and design options. Ask yourself whether you want a wedding band that sits flush on your engagement band or you want a little gap between them. In case you have opted for a raised stone setting on your engagement ring, it is possible to select a wedding band that fits snugly under the stone. Some popular engagement ring setting types include –

• Solitaire
• Pavé
• Shared prong
• Three-stone
• Split shank
• Channel
• Halo
• Bezel

Popular wedding band styles you can choose from include –

• The classic wedding band, which features a plain metal ring without any stones or embellishments.
• The eternity wedding band, which features small diamonds set along the circumference of the band.
• The infinity wedding band, which features the signature infinity symbol. This one may not sit flush against your engagement band, though.
• The contoured wedding band, which is crafted to match the design of your engagement ring to perfection.
• The notched band, which looks quite eccentric and striking.

4. Center stone cut

The next most important considerations are whether your wedding band will have a center stone and what the cut or shape of the center stone would be. When it comes to diamonds, there are a variety of options. They include –

• Round
• Oval
• Princess
• Cushion
• Emerald
• Pear
• Heart
• Marquise

Rules are meant to be broken

When you are looking for the ideal engagement ring and wedding band combination, there is no right or wrong choice. You and your partner are free to choose what you like.

Bands with embellishments look elegant, but they may be a tad expensive and difficult to match if they were bought separately (you could buy them together as a pair). On the other hand, millennials show a special affinity towards simpler wedding bands that may not feature a gemstone at all. However, it is possible to customize your wedding band with something that makes it really special – like a date or name or anything else that you may want to get inscribed.

Remember – there are no fixed rules to buying a ring or matching the wedding band with your engagement ring. If you are not looking for the safe, traditional approach, you can get as inventive as you like with the pairing. Mixing and matching metals, as we mentioned above, is a huge trend right now.

Hey, it does not even have to be a “matching” pair of rings. If you like two rings that do not necessarily look good with each other, you can always choose to wear them separately – one on your right ring finger, and the other one on your left.

The key lies in creating a combination that reflects your (or your partner’s) individualistic personality and taste.

Shop for high-quality bridal jewelry at A.JAFFE

At A.JAFFE, one of the only 19th century jewelers still active in New York City, we have an illustrious history of designing the most jaw-dropping engagement rings and wedding bands. Just so we are clear, it takes more than 80 hours to handcraft, hand-set, and carefully polish every ring we create.

Celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence and Bella Hadid swear by our brand – that says a lot! With a commitment to quality, we source the best-in-class raw materials and superlative stones to craft your engagement ring and wedding band.

A.JAFFE bridal jewelry is sold exclusively through our selected authorized retail partners – find a retail jewelry store near you and take your pick.

Our signature collection of engagement rings and wedding bands feature a versatile array of designs – from ultramodern and eccentric pieces to those that ooze old-world charm. Explore A.JAFFE’s selection of engagement rings and wedding bands for men and women.

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