Wedding Rings Guide
Wedding rings come in many styles, making for endless design possibilities. This wedding band guide will help you find the perfect ring to symbolize your love and commitment.
Wedding Rings Guide
Wedding rings come in many styles, making for endless design possibilities. This wedding band guide will help you find the perfect ring to symbolize your love and commitment.
What Is A Wedding Band?
A wedding band is the ring you wear once you are officially married. While people traditionally wear the wedding ring on the left hand, some cultures wear it on the right. Ultimately, it is up to you and your partner to decide.
While women traditionally wear a sparkly engagement ring, wedding bands allow both spouses to enjoy the wedding jewelry excitement. So why not have fun with it and choose a wedding band that is unique to you and the story of your relationship.
The wedding band itself has historically been relatively simple. However, people have begun personalizing their wedding bands with diamonds, gems, and engravings. Couples can use their style and personal stories to choose and design a wedding ring unique to them.
Where Did The Wedding Band Tradition Start?
We can date the wedding ring back centuries to the ancient Egyptians. They viewed wedding rings as a symbol of eternal love and a gateway to the future.
As such, they chose to wear wedding bands on the ring finger of the left hand, which (mythology states) has a vein that runs to the heart. While many Western cultures continue this tradition, others don't. In some countries, like Spain, Norway, and Russia, couples wear the wedding ring on the right hand.
The style of modern wedding bands dates back to ancient Rome and Greece, when they used gold and precious stones to create rings. However, it wasn't until around the 12th century that the European Catholic church began using rings for a formal marriage ceremony.
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Women's Wedding Rings
Women's wedding rings vary from simple metal bands to stunning gem-encrusted showstoppers. There are many different women's wedding ring styles to choose from, including plain gold or platinum rings, diamond rings, sapphire rings, and eternity rings. You can even select more than one ring and stack as many as a finger can hold.
Types of Women's Wedding Bands
Straight Wedding Bands
Marriages are made with memories, and it all starts with the beginning. A wedding band shows her that no matter how much time passes, you always remember and honor your love for her. Whether you choose an elegant straight band or an intricately-designed band, the diamonds will remind you why you took this journey together.
Curved Wedding Bands
A curved wedding band is characterized by an extended arc crafted to smoothly encircle the center stone of an engagement ring. Unlike straight bands, which may create a gap between rings, curved wedding bands sit flush against other styles, offering a seamless and luxurious appearance. These bands complement various ring stacks, ranging from simplistic to glamorous designs.
Eternity Wedding Bands
Discover Altered Carbon's bespoke collection of stunning eternity rings. Crafted from precious metals and adorned with gemstones, our eternity rings are the most heartful approach to celebrating and marking a special moment or an anniversary. Shop for eternity rings and let her know that your love is eternal.
Anniversary Rings & Bands
Handcrafted with unmatched precision and passion, Altered Carbon's collection of fancy anniversary bands feature intricate designs and innovative silhouettes. These timeless pieces are sure to become cherished family heirlooms.
Ring Enhancers, Jackets & Wraps
Transform your ring into a masterpiece with Altered Carbon’s bespoke collection of exquisite ring enhancers. Treat yourself with our modern and classic ring enhancers crafted with precious metals and decorated with gemstones, offered to you by Altered Carbon.
Stackable Wedding Bands
Many women opt to pair their wedding band with their engagement ring to create a cohesive and personalized stack. A third band can be added to complement the set, or multiple thinner bands can be combined for a layered effect. Incorporating a ring guard can also enhance and protect the rings.
Custom Women's Wedding Bands
The Altered Carbon offers a range of custom design options for women's wedding rings, allowing customers to create unique and personalized pieces that reflect their style and preferences. With our custom design service, customers can collaborate with The Altered Carbon's expert jewelry designers to bring their vision to life. From selecting the perfect ethically sourced gemstones to choosing the ideal metal type and design elements, every aspect of the ring can be tailored to meet your desires. Whether it's incorporating intricate details, adding personal engravings, or creating a one-of-a-kind design from scratch, The Altered Carbon's custom ring design service ensures that each woman's wedding ring is as special and meaningful as the love it symbolizes.
FAQs
How much do women's wedding bands cost?
How much do women's wedding bands cost?
Altered Carbon’s wedding bands range from ~$300 to ~$17,000. Custom bands start at $2,000.
How do you choose a women's wedding band style?
How do you choose a women's wedding band style?
When choosing a wedding band, we recommend first considering the metal, then the style and diamonds or gemstones of the engagement ring as a guide. The metals do not necessarily have to match, as mixed metals give a modern look. When considering the style of the wedding band, determine if you prefer the band to sit flush against the engagement ring or for there to be a small gap. For a wedding band that sits flush against the engagement ring, we recommend a classic band (plain metal, pavé or eternity), contoured bands or notched wedding bands.
What style of women's wedding band is most popular?
What style of women's wedding band is most popular?
The timeless and versatile plain metal band remains a popular choice for its understated elegance and seamless pairing with various engagement ring designs. Its simplicity allows it to complement any ring. Stackable wedding ring styles are also a popular way to complement the engagement ring with an element of personal style.