Choosing a wedding band that is to be worn together with your engagement ring signifies a stage in your preparation towards your wedding. When these two significant rings complement each other to the core, that is when the bond you have for each other will be represented by rings.
Thus, although choice-making is always an interesting thing when it can be rather challenging, especially when it is a major choice to be made. Hearing about so many designs, one is likely to be bewildered by the vast amount of options.
Given this, we are here to help simplify this matching process for you. In this guide, we describe the way engagement and wedding rings should be set. Nor does our selection of the perfect wedding band and engagement ring combination draw attention away from your love.
Let me tell you that there is no rule that your engagement ring and your wedding band have to be the same. However, choosing complementary designs offers these numerous advantages:
It is especially important in couples who purposefully choose rings that look similar and balanced on the fingers. Pay special attention since when the designs on both rings are complementary, they create a beautiful effect. This is why the creation of balance leaves the whole overall view of the message visually appealing, as well as meaningful.
Each ring looks like it depicts different stages in a relationship and if the different rings narrate the same story they can appear seamless. Design coherence then transforms into a legion of love that is unshakeable and like a fingerprint – unique.
Other than the romantic connotation, a coordinating engagement ring and a wedding band also have other uses, using some of the following. Constant use of rings made from the same metal or rings that have similar designs deteriorates at the same rate respectively. Such uniform ageing also helps to maintain a neat and clean look year in and year out because all the parts have been exposed to the elements for a similar time duration.
How comfortable they are should be important to contemplate because you will be wearing these rings regularly. When a ring is designed in pairs, it will always fit well on the finger more so if both rings have similar designs.
Deciding to have your engagement and wedding ring sets is a tradition you can go for. There is however nothing in fashion that can change the beauty of coordinating the engagement ring with the wedding band.
Something to have in mind when pairing is to get it right. Although it is your choice that should be the decisive factor, certain rules may help to make the decision quicker and smoother. We highlight how to match a wedding band to an engagement ring:
Begin with acquainting with the various types of wedding bands to choose from. Whether the wedding bands involve engagement diamonds or not or just simple wedding bands, alternatives are countless. Concerning the above various types of styles, one may get a view that will enable him or her to find the best combination.
Getting your wedding band and engagement ring of the same width is the easiest method to match them since they will complement each other. But they don’t have to be the same dimensions and have to have a relationship that makes sense between the two so they match in appearance and feel as though their sizes should be fitting. A balanced width also doubles up to make the rings to be comfortable and well-situated elegantly on the finger.
The best metal of the engagement ring can be handy to consider when you are choosing your wedding band. Picking the same sort of metal means that both rings are going to look alike – they are going to tell a coherent love story. You only go for a two-tone engagement ring and you will also give yourself a matching two-tone wedding ring set.
The process is made much easier when buying from the same jeweller. Most of them have wedding bands created to complement their engagement rings. This will make it possible for the marriage to be sealed between the two rings as much as possible. Additionally, you should consult your jeweller for best practices regarding wedding band selection so that it complements an engagement ring.
The perfect wedding band should be a stunning piece on its right but should complement the features of an engagement ring. Given the near-endless assortment of specialized and diverse engagement ring designs, finding a matching band is problematic.
When it comes to finding your dream ring set, Marlow’s Diamonds is the ideal choice. With our range of exquisite designs, every couple will find the perfect proposal and wedding ring pair.
Our expert jewellers are on hand to guide you in your choices, ensuring a harmonious match. Get in touch to discuss pairing your engagement ring with the perfect wedding band.
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