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Wedding Guide

Which metal?

For her the first important factor is to match the metal type to the engagement ring, as softer metals will wear against harder ones. This means that if you have a platinum engagement ring you are generally best having a platinum wedding ring. If it is an 18ct gold engagement ring it is usual to choose an 18ct gold wedding band (this is the safest bet even though there can be as much variation between different 9ct alloys as between 9ct and 18ct).

The ranges we stock in-store and shown online are typically 9ct gold but almost all are available in 18ct gold and many in platinum too. Please contact us if you would like us to quote you a price for a different, metal, carat or colour.

White Gold Fancy Wedding Rings

Patterns and finishes

These are often applied as a final touch to add detail or to create a look. We may also be able to add patterns you have seen on one of our wedding rings to different widths from those we stock as standard. Remember that diamond cutting and engraved patterns are deeper and so last longer than matt or textured looks such as satin finish.

All patterned finishes will gradually become ‘lived-in’ over time, but if you regularly handle rough materials or work in a manual environment, we recommend that you do not choose rings with a matt or satin finish - plain rings would be better suited to you.

Should our wedding rings match?

There is no strict rule on this matter although we do stock a wide range of matching or complementary styles. It is often the case that the bride chooses a more elaborate style to suit her engagement ring and the groom a plainer ring. Often these fancier rings will be set with diamonds to complement the engagement ring but grooms too are increasingly opting for diamond set wedding rings.

Titanium wedding bands are also popular with some grooms due to their ‘gunmetal’ colour and famous strength, but this attribute does mean that they are difficult to alter once bought!

Yellow Gold Wedding Rings

What about shaped wedding rings?

For certain styles of engagement ring, placing a flat edged wedding band next to the ring leaves a gap between the two rings. Shaped wedding bands are available to curve round the setting of the engagement ring and can be set with diamonds as well. We are also able to offer a bespoke service if your engagement ring setting is particularly difficult to fit to.

What sizes are available?

Our standard range of sizes for brides’ wedding rings is J-S and for grooms’ R-Z. We welcome enquiries for rings outside these ranges - it’s not unheard of for us to supply plain bands in size Z+6! Also, quite a few brides prefer the band described as being for the groom as they are usually wider - this is 100% down to personal taste, so don’t worry about asking to buy one of these if you are a bride!

When ordering wedding bands, please make sure that you have been properly measured by us or another jeweller using a ring gauge of a similar width to that of the wedding ring you are looking for. A wider band is likely to require a bigger finger size than a narrow band because it is harder to get on and off. This is important as it is often impossible to re-size patterned wedding bands once they have been made.

Also, your finger size is likely to change if you are planning on dieting for the wedding day, so your ring could be a little looser when you receive the ring than it was when you were measured if you have lost weight for the day!

White Gold Diamond Wedding Rings

Still not found what you are looking for?

Why not make use of our free design service to create something truly bespoke to you? Your ring will be your daily reminder of your vows to each other, outlasting all the other parts to the wedding. Why not use this in-store service to create something that little bit extra-special?

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