Pairing an Engagement Ring to a Wedding Band l Diamond boutique

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2.  Buying an engagement ring for your bride-to-be is a minefield. Not only do you need to consider what style of ring she would like and what stones she’d like for her engagement ring, you’ve also got to have in the back of your mind the wedding band. You’ll need to consider the style of the engagement ring you’ve chosen and what kind of wedding band would go with it. The wedding band should neither outshine the engagement ring or be totally outshined by the engagement ring. And that’s tricky!  Here we’ll briefly address what are engagement rings and what are wedding bands and how to wear an engagement ring and wedding band together. We’ll look at some beautiful examples of engagement rings and consider how to pair those with a wedding band

3.  Most of us will be aware of the answers to what are engagement rings and what is a wedding ring. But just for clarity, an engagement ring is a ring given traditionally to a woman at the point of asking her to marry you. These days anyone can propose (man or woman) and anyone can give and wear an engagement ring.  What is a wedding ring is equally easy to answer. These are rings that are exchanged at the point of getting married. How to wear an engagement ring and wedding band together is governed by traditions, but you can choose to wear them on the same finger or not. Traditionally, a wedding ring would be worn below the engagement ring on the third finger of the left hand for both parties. But the choice is up to you.

5.  A really key element to consider is how would you like your wedding band to sit on the finger beside the engagement ring. And to answer this question, you need to find out a little technical detail about the engagement ring.  Presuming that your engagement ring has a centre stone centrepiece, you’ll need to know what kind of basket is holding that stone in place. Essentially, depending on the setting of the centre stone, can your wedding band fit underneath the stone flush to your band for your engagement ring? If the answer is yes, then you can have a very simple straight wedding band that will fit beautifully next to the engagement ring.

6.  This diamond engagement ring with an emerald cut diamond would suit a bespoke designed wedding band that would be shaped to fit snugly against the stone and ring. The ring has lots of eye catching detail that you can pick out in the wedding band to make a perfect match. Include the milgrain detail? Include diamonds? With our bespoke service the choice is yours! Click for more information on our bespoke service.

7.  A further key design question when deciding on an engagement ring and wedding band to match is surrounding the amount of diamonds on the two rings. If the engagement ring has diamonds on the band, then should the wedding band have diamonds on the band too, to match? Or is it best to simplify the wedding band in a ‘less is more’ way?  The truth to this matter is that it is your preference. There are no rules here except that unless you want something that is really overstated, I would choose very small diamonds to decorate the band of the wedding ring, particularly if you’re going for a full set band.

8.  Some engagement ring designs have extra detailing beyond just the stones and the arrangement of them. OurArya Pink Sapphire White Gold Ring is a beautifully intricately detailed pink sapphire engagement ring.  As you can see this pink sapphire engagement ring has a large oval pink sapphire at its heart, twin princess cut diamonds frame the pink sapphire and if that wasn’t lavish enough for you, there are more round brilliant diamonds on the shank. A truly luxurious pink sapphire engagement ring!

9. Tip Four – Repeat Gemstones from the Engagement Ring to the Wedding Band If you choose to include a splash of colour in your engagement ring then why not repeat that in your wedding band? Below is our popular Paragon Tanzanite Ring. This white gold tanzanite ring features a large and dramatic 0.9ct tanzanite specially selected for its rich and distinctive colour. And two small round brilliant diamonds on the shoulders create a dazzling contrast of colour.

10. Choose this white gold tanzanite ring and our Tanzanite Wishbone Ring to make a perfect pair. As you can see both rings are available in the full range of metals allowing you to coordinate your choices to create a co-ordinated effect. This engagement ring and wedding band look stunning together and are elegant and fashionable. If you have chosen a different gemstone for your engagement ring, you can also revert to our bespoke service to design a wishbone ring that will perfectly compliment it.

11.  Ladies fingers are only so long and wearing rings that are too wide could prove pretty uncomfortable! You may need to take into account not only the band width of the two rings but also the centre stone measurements too.  If our white gold tanzanite ring featured above is not what you are looking for, then perhaps our Vintage Citrine White Gold Ring is more like it! This ring is bold and beautiful. It’s vintage and yet modern. A lavish citrine engagement ring that is absolutely unforgettable. The citrine is an octagon 6x4mm, available in three different qualities. The very good is a more yellow coloured stone and the superior is more of an amber shade. Which colour is your favourite?

12.  It’s not an exact science of pairing your engagement ring and wedding band, but there are a few do’s and don’t’s. Although these can be flaunted at times for the right rings! And they’ll look stunning! We would definitely recommend taking some elements from your engagement ring and replicating them in your wedding band. This creates a unity between the two.  You can choose to keep your engagement ring fairly simple by choosing a solitaire design (see our blog ‘Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring – A Gift for your Bride To Be’ for more information on this) and create some added drama through your wedding band. Or you can switch this around and have a glamorous and dramatic engagement ring and a plain and simple wedding band. Just ensure that your rings complement each other.

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