Wedding Ring Styles, Matching Tips, and Sizing

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These are the ultimate symbols of your love to your partner with whom you plan on spending the rest of your life. Therefore, your love and commitment should be visible in the best manner possible. Choosing wedding rings can get very messy, and tricky so follow this guide to make a well-balanced decision.


Women’s Wedding Rings


women's wedding rings

Matching with Engagement Ring

Women tend to wear their engagement and wedding rings together, as a couple, with the engagement ring usually covering the wedding ring. If this is what your partner desires then you must be careful while choosing a wedding ring, making sure the pair or rings complement each other. Take in account the style, finish, depth, gemstones and precious metal you want.


Matched Set 

Women who wish to wear both rings together want their rings to sit next to one another as they were the same, split into two. A matched wedding ring set is the optimum choice for such women as these rings have the same details and gemstone accents, making them a great choice for those attracted by symmetry.

Straight vs. Contoured Rings

If the central gem points outwards or if the engagement ring is curvy, then the wedding ring would need to be contoured to make it look even. A contoured wedding band has a minimal curve that is enough to accommodate the engagement ring so it sits properly.
Such a band is also called a shadow band. Some women may be okay with a slight gap so everything does not need to be written in stone.


A Complementary Wedding Ring

For people who wish to have wedding & engagement rings that look good together but don’t exactly want a pair, a complementary wedding ring can be the answer.

Precious Metal

Choose the same type of precious metal, i.e. 18K gold, 14K gold, platinum, etc. so that both the rings have the same fundamental properties and don’t require separate maintenance hassles.

Height, Shape & Finish 

If gemstones are essential to your wedding ring, make sure their size and setting does not overtake that of your engagement ring. The best case scenario is for the diamonds to align or make a complete circle.

Style

The style must have basic similarity if both rings are to be worn on the same finger. For instance, if the engagement ring is an antique, then so should be the wedding ring. Solitaire rings are found to be very versatile and present an easy choice to this anomaly.


Wearing Wedding Rings Separately

While there are some women who love symmetrical designs, wearing both rings on the same hand, there are others who prefer distinction between the two. If that’s the case, then you don’t need to worry about similar designs and complementary features. You have the freedom to look at unique wedding rings.

Unique Wedding Rings

Unique wedding rings are a great choice for women who are not looking to start an attention seeking competition between their wedding and engagement rings.

Wide Wedding Rings

For wedding rings that are 4mm or wider, isolation is the best move. Wearing such a wedding ring alongside your engagement ring won’t be the best idea, but on its own, the wedding ring would look absolutely fantastic. Many people term a wide wedding ring as an alternate to a wedding & engagement ring set.

Stackable Wedding Rings

You may want to keep the option of stacking your hand with other wearables as your marriage progresses. This is called ring stacking.


Men’s Wedding Rings


men's wedding rings

Plain Precious Metal Rings

The timeless ring style is preferred by most men. The ring is highlighted by a precious metal band that is made out of 18K yellow or white gold, palladium or platinum. Quite often, it is up to the groom to choose the metal for his ring.


Distinctive Wedding Rings

While many men prefer plain metal rings, there are others who have a unique taste for distinctive wedding rings. These rings offer a much more personal splendor and feature a detailed look. Usually, it’s up to the groom to choose between hammered or brushed finishes compared to high polish metallic finish.


engraving & sizing for wedding rings

Engraving & Sizing

Once you’ve made your decision regarding the wedding ring, it’s time to decide on the final touches, i.e. the engraving and the size.


Engraving your Wedding Rings

Personalized engravings are the way to go for both grooms & brides. Engravings on the inside of the band is the perfect way to express your sentiments regarding your loved one, and add a very personal touch to the ring. You may engrave the inside of the ring with special characters, monogram or any other thing you could think of that would make it personal.

Sizing your Wedding Rings

Take a look at the Ring Sizing Guide to grasp a better idea regarding the ideal ring size.

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