Wedding Bands Don’t Need to be Boring!

You may not believe it, but we have been asked if we ‘do’ wedding bands or if they are a bit boring for us to deal with. The answer is OF course we do wedding rings, and they definitely do not need to be boring! From mixed metal, to texture, gemstones, and intricate designs, there is a whole host of things that can be done with a wedding ring and even if you do go plain, you still have multiple choices to make! Let’s delve into the world of wedding bands and you may find yourself surprised.

How Far in Advance?

This is a question we get asked a lot. And the answer is you can never start too early! As a rule, 6 months is an ideal time to get your wedding rings sorted regardless of if they are plain metal or more elaborate. This allows time for tweaks, stone sourcing, fittings and any amends to sizing (it’s been known a bride/groom to lose weight and go down a ring size!).

So where to start…

Before we even consider how to jazz up a wedding band, there are some initial questions you need to answer. Do you know the profile of the ring you want? Do you know which metal and finish you’d like, and do you know how wide or heavy? If it’s to sit with an engagement ring, how do you want it to fit? These may be a bit overwhelming to think about all at once, so let’s take one at a time!

Profile

When referring to a profile of a wedding ring, or any ring, it means what the cross-sectional shape of the band looks like if you were to cut through it and look at the band from the side. Profile can impact both the comfort and the aesthetics of the ring so it’s not something to ignore! The most common profile is the Court, as it’s said to be the most comfortable of the shapes and has a gently rounded interior and exterior. Other popular styles include the D shape and the Flat. If the band is to go alongside an engagement ring, then it would be best to try and match the profiles, so they fit together well. If you put a Flat profile next to a Court or Halo, it may look a little odd and not be that comfortable to wear.

Metal Type and Finish

Depending on the look you desire and your lifestyle, metal type is another aspect to think about. In another blog on metals, the pros and cons are discussed and it’s a good idea to think about what is most suited to you. But just as you’ve chosen the metal, you then need to consider what the finish will be on it! Are you looking for sleek and smooth? If yes, then polished is what you’re after, but if you want a bit of texture, then there are other options, like brushed or hammered. Or if you like a more subdued look, maybe matte is the perfect choice!

Width

This is more of a question for chaps, as most ladies wedding bands are 2mm – 3mm wide, but bands can go up to 8mm if you so wish. Much of this will be down to comfort, hand size and shape, if you work a more manual job and what you prefer. The wider the ring, the more metal that is used so that will play a factor in the price of it.

Weight

Just like width, the weight of the ring is usually confined to men’s wedding rings, but that’s not to say women can’t have a different weight band! The weight is referring to the depth of the ring. On a profile like Flat, a heavy weight ring will look very deep. Again, the depth of the ring will also have a monetary factor as there will be more metal used.

Wedfit, Curved – Does it Matter?

The mount of an engagement ring can play a huge part in the wedding band shape and style too. If the engagement ring is not ‘wedfit’, where the basket/setting of the gemstone(s) is flat to the finger, then there are options about what the right look is for you. Some opt for a curved band, some for a jigsaw cut (so the contours all fit together) and others don’t mind a bit of a gap between a straight band and their engagement ring. If you do have a wedfit engagement ring, the band will sit snugly against the ring without leaving a gap.

Embellishments and Beyond

So now you’ve got the fundamentals sorted, it’s time to start thinking about what else you could do for your bespoke wedding ring. Do you want diamonds or gemstones on it or even inlaid inside? Maybe two-tone metals/texture? Only you can decide what is the right aesthetic for you!

The Choice is Yours

As you can see, wedding rings don’t have to be boring, and you have multiple options open to you to make yours as bespoke and personal to you as you like. For more information on wedding bands, take a look at the Resource Hub section and do feel free to get in touch. We’d love to bring the next part of your story to life.