Wedding Band 101

Whether you're in the market for a pair of wedding bands, an anniversary band, or are just looking to add to a stack, learn more about wedding bands and what to look for while you shop. With so many different options, we're here to give a brief overview of what's what in the world of wedding bands.

Wedding Band 101

Whether you're in the market for a pair of wedding bands, an anniversary band, or are just looking to add to a stack, learn more about wedding bands and what to look for while you shop. With so many different options, we're here to give a brief overview of what's what in the world of wedding bands.

Wedding Band Metal Types

Most brides tend to choose the same metal of wedding band used in their engagement rings in order to keep their set cohesive, but we've seen more and more people straying away from this tradition in recent years. White, yellow, and rose gold are the most common metals for wedding bands, but stronger metals such as tungsten and platinum are also popular choices.


Mixed metal wedding bands and ring sets are also gaining more favor in the past few years. Pairing a yellow gold wedding band with a white gold engagement ring, a rose gold engagement ring with a white gold wedding band, and so on isn't as uncommon as it once was.


Another trend that is popping up, especially in men's bands, is having two different metals within the same band. Two-tone wedding bands are becoming increasingly popular as men's bands are becoming more of a fashion statement than they have been in the past.

Wedding Band Settings

Wedding bands have a few different types of settings just like engagement rings do! Here are the six main types of settings you will find in wedding bands and what makes each unique:


  • Bar – the stones are held in place with a rectangle of metal in between each stone
  • Bead – the stone sits in the metal and is held in place by two or more beads of metal
  • Bezel – the metal completely surrounds the stone it holds
  • Channel – the stones are held in place by metal borders on each side
  • Pavé – small stones grouped so close together that there is very little visible metal
  • Prong – each stone is held in place by individual or shared prongs

Stones in Wedding Bands

When looking for a wedding band, you need to think about what stones will work best with your engagement ring as well as your lifestyle. Take into account your career and daily routine—would the stones you're leaning towards be too exposed where they may get scratched? Are they going to rub against the stones of your engagement ring? These are some of the questions to have in mind when choosing bands to go with your engagement ring.

Most brides and grooms opt for regular diamonds if they choose to go with a band with stones—but the options really are endless. Some common stones we see in wedding bands are black diamonds, champagne diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and more!

Band Widths

Wedding bands typically come in widths ranging from 1mm to 8mm, with women usually preferring the 1-4mm range, and men the 4-8mm widths. When choosing a band to complete their bridal set, most brides choose widths similar to their engagement ring—but this is definitely not required. Today's brides like to mix things up and an easy way to do this is by switching up the band thickness.

Styles of Wedding Bands

Classic Bands

For the bride who wants a seamless fit between her engagement ring and wedding band or for the groom who prefers something simple, you really can't go wrong with a plain band or one with symmetrically-set pavé diamonds.
$8,150.00
$3,000.00
$5,200.00
$1,030.00
$7,350.00
$3,750.00

Eternity Bands

Eternity bands make for a great anniversary present, but are also popular additions to any ring set! This type of band contains diamonds or other stones that wrap all the way around the ring. Popular eternity-style rings include fancy-cut diamonds such as Asscher, marquise, oval, emerald, princess cut, and cushion, among others.
$1,900.00
$7,000.00
$1,270.00
$1,800.00
$2,065.00$1,650.00
$9,570.00

Contour Bands

Contour bands are a great choice if you want your band and ring to fit perfectly against each other. These bands range in shape but most often take a "V" or curved shape to complement the wearer's engagement ring. Contour rings also make for great standalone bands that can be worn for any occasion.
$1,580.00
$1,500.00
$900.00
$3,090.00
$3,755.00
$915.00

Wedding Ring Jackets

Similar to contour bands, ring jackets are made to fit around an engagement ring. Jackets can help increase the visual size of an engagement ring and add some additional protection to the ring's center and surrounding stones.
$2,245.00
$1,625.00
$2,260.00
$1,580.00
$3,090.00
$3,755.00

Making the Right Choice

Choosing the perfect wedding band is an intimate and meaningful process that goes beyond aesthetics. It's about finding a symbol that encapsulates your love, while also being practical for everyday use. By exploring your style preferences, customizing your bands, and considering  budget, you can ensure your wedding bands are not only beautiful but also meaningful reflections of your everlasting love.