Your engagement ring and wedding band will be worn together for a lifetime, so they should look and feel like a pair. Here is how to choose a band that suits your ring.
Start with how they sit together
Put the two rings side by side and look at the gap. Many engagement rings have a centre stone or halo that sits low, leaving a gap beside a straight band. You have three options:
- A matching band designed for your ring, which follows its exact shape.
- A curved or contour band that bends around the centre stone so the rings sit flush.
- A straight band with a gap, which some people prefer as a clean, modern look.
Match the metal
Choose the same metal as your engagement ring so they wear evenly and their colours match. Mixing metals, such as a yellow gold band beside a platinum ring, can be beautiful when it is intentional. Read platinum vs gold to compare.
Balance the width and detail
A band of similar width to your engagement ring's shank usually looks most balanced. A delicate pavé engagement ring pairs well with a fine diamond band; a bold or detailed ring often looks best beside a simple plain band, so the ring stays the focus.
Think about the future
Some people add bands over the years, for anniversaries or births. If you might, choose a band that will also stack well with a second one.
Matching bands at DANHOV
Many DANHOV engagement rings, including our Abbraccio swirl rings, have a wedding band made to fit them exactly. On a ring's own page, under "Matching wedding bands", you can choose the band in any metal and add it with the ring in one step. You can also browse all women's wedding bands and men's wedding bands.