How to Pick a Wedding Band That Complements the Engagement Ring

Although wedding rings can be worn on their own after marriage, in reality most women wear their engagement and wedding bands together. It is therefore essential that the two rings compliment each other.

The easiest way to do this is to buy the two rings at the same time. This is especially important if you are designing your own ring with elaborate styling which cannot be easily replicated. You should also get two rings made together if you have a rose gold engagement ring because the shades of rose gold can vary enormously from deep copper red to near pink depending upon the gold quality and the precise alloys used.

However if you are buying the wedding band as a later purchase, there are four main areas to consider for your rings to compliment beautifully.

1. Complimentary Style

Choose styles which either match exactly, or flatter each other. If you have an engagement ring with intricate metal work on the shoulders, or a pattern etched onto the band, then you could choose a wedding ring with the same embellishments or else choose one which is totally plain to ensure that your diamond ring continues to draw admiring glances even after the wedding!

Although it is a matter of personal preference, more ornate styles date quickly and are easy to tire of. Over time, a woman may receive an eternity ring, which may then be worn as well as or in place of her engagement ring. For future flexibility, it may be the best idea to select a plainer wedding ring if the engagement band is particularly ornate.

2. Complimentary Size

The two rings should look proportionally well balanced when worn together. The wedding ring should not be narrower than the engagement band but it can be wider. If you have a good sized diamond, say, of more than a carat and a half, then a wider wedding band would look good, if that was your preference.

Some engagement settings look great alongside a D-shape wedding band, others suit a rounder shape, some look better with a wedding band with a bevelled edge cut and still others, a flat wedding band. Check which style of band suits your engagement ring best. This is simple to do. Always wear your engagement band when you go to buy the wedding ring and try the rings on together.

3. Comfortable Fit

The wedding ring must sit comfortably alongside the engagement band and both must lie flat on the finger. If your engagement ring has a particularly elaborate setting, you may need to have a small section of your wedding band cut so the rings exactly slot together. Most reputable jewelers can do this easily for you.

4. Matching Metal

Even allowing for the current popularity of two tone wedding rings, the engagement and wedding rings must be made from the same metal. Platinum and silver are both harder metals than gold. 18k gold, whether white, yellow or rose colored, is especially soft. NEVER buy a platinum wedding band if your engagement ring is 18k gold. Over time, the platinum band will rub away the engagement ring setting to such an extent that you will risk losing your gemstone.

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