Choosing an Engagement Ring That Fits You and Your Wedding Band
The sky is the limit when it comes to engagement rings. And a bride’s heart should soar to sky-high heights when her groom slips her wedding band on her finger.
In contemporary culture, wedding sets are made up of an engagement ring and a wedding band. They often fit together to create the look of one statement-making ring. These days, many men opt for a custom-made engagement ring. But what to do about her wedding band? When you have an engagement ring created just for you, the results are stunning, but it can be challenging to find a women’s wedding band to match it. As a result, a lot of couples have the wedding band custom made too.
If you are a savvy shopper and want to avoid the generally higher cost of a custom ring (not to mention the fact that a custom band can almost only be worn with its engagement counterpart; they’re not usually great choices for stand-alone rings), your best option is to choose a stunning engagement ring that is so versatile that you can choose a wedding band to fit your personality and your life, not just your engagement ring.
One of the most simple and elegant choices would be a solitaire. A solitaire is a single diamond set, usually with prongs to raise it up, in the center of the band. A solitaire engagement ring allows you to choose just about any wedding band. Solitaires generally have a classic straight shank (that’s the part of the ring that goes around the sides and back of the finger). This makes them prime candidates for fitting with most wedding bands.
Because solitaires are so adaptable, you can choose a ladies wedding band to fit with the top side as well as the bottom. This is great news for those smart men who are planning to surprise their brides with an anniversary band down the road. A solitaire looks incredible when embraced by two beautiful bands.
For the bride who likes a little more sparkle and drama on her ring finger, a custom designed engagement ring can still be paired with a ready-to-wear wedding band. While the standard used to be for the engagement and wedding rings to sit flush together, the rules are swiftly changing. Now, a small gap or space can be quite fetching. This is especially good news for those couples who are carrying on a strong tradition with a family heirloom ring or history buffs who opt for a one-of-a-kind antique piece.
When choosing a women’s wedding band to be worn with a custom engagement ring, the trick is to select one that pairs well with it. This will usually mean choosing a wedding band of the same color and type of metal (although two- and tri-tone sets are steadily increasing in popularity). Also, choose one that has similar details or styles. For example, you might not choose a Celtic knot band to go with a milgrained engagement ring.
At the end of the day, this is a pair of rings that you are going to wear for the rest of your life. So even if you fall in love with a band that doesn’t exactly match the engagement ring, don’t let that derail your ring plans. A lot of women these days are choosing to wear their wedding ring on their other hand. That way, they can choose two rings that may look completely different, but relay the same message: I’m in love and I’ve got the rings to prove it!
Whether you choose a solitaire, heirloom, or custom-designed engagement ring, the right band is out there. By using a little creativity and maybe pushing the boundaries of the standard, you’ll be sure to find the exactly right wedding band.
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