Wedding Rings and Wedding Bands

In shortA wedding band is worn every day for decades, so comfort and durability matter more than with almost any other jewelry. Match the metal of your engagement ring to avoid uneven wear. Check whether a straight band will sit flush against the engagement ring. Remember that eternity bands with stones all the way round are hard to resize.

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Choosing a wedding band often comes down to how it pairs with the engagement ring, and whether you want them to look like a set or two distinct pieces.

Band styles at a glance

Plain bands. The most durable and easiest to resize. Width, profile and finish do all the work.

Diamond and eternity bands. Half-eternity bands have stones across the top only and are easier to resize than full eternity bands.

Contoured and curved bands. Shaped to sit around a halo, pear point or low setting.

Men’s bands. Wider and in a broader range of metals. See men’s wedding rings.

If you want a guaranteed fit between engagement ring and band, look at matching wedding sets.

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Frequently asked questions

Should my wedding band match my engagement ring metal?

It is usually wise. Two different metals worn side by side rub against each other, and the harder one can wear down the softer one over time. Matching karat and metal also keeps colors consistent.

What is a comfort-fit band?

A comfort-fit band is slightly rounded on the inside, so it slides over the knuckle more easily and feels less tight than a flat-inside band of the same size.

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