Wedding Bands
Choosing a wedding band you'll wear every day for the next forty years is a different decision to choosing an engagement ring. Profile and width matter more than diamonds. Here's what we tell every couple at our Stirling counter.
Profile: court, D-shape or flat
Court-profile (curved inside and out) is by far the most comfortable for daily wear and our most popular choice. D-shape (flat inside, curved outside) is slightly slimmer-looking. Flat profile gives a more modern, architectural look but is less comfortable over decades.
Width: matching to the engagement ring
For a delicate solitaire engagement ring, a 2.0-2.5mm band sits comfortably alongside it. For a substantial halo or trilogy, 3.0-3.5mm balances better. We bring out twenty profile samples in store so you can feel which width is genuinely comfortable for your hand.
Metal matching
If your engagement ring is platinum, the band should be platinum (mixing platinum and 18ct gold causes the harder metal to wear the softer one over time). 18ct yellow with 18ct yellow, 18ct white with 18ct white. Palladium pairs with platinum visually and won't wear it.
Engraving
Hand-engraving inside the band — names, dates or a short phrase — is included free with any wedding band purchased from us. Allow an extra week for engraving on a stocked band.
| Profile | Comfort | Look | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court | Excellent | Classic, smooth | Most clients, daily wear |
| D-shape | Good | Slimmer, modern | Slim fingers, lighter look |
| Flat | Moderate | Architectural, modern | Strong style preference |
Frequently asked
What is the most popular wedding band style?+
A 2.5mm court-profile platinum or 18ct white gold plain band is our single best-selling style for women; 4-5mm court-profile in the same metals for men.
Should the wedding band match the engagement ring?+
Match the metal (platinum to platinum, 18ct to 18ct) and choose a complementary profile and width. The two rings sit together for life — fit and balance matter more than literal style-matching.
How often should a wedding ring be re-polished?+
Platinum: every 3-5 years. 18ct gold: every 2-3 years. We polish bands purchased from us free of charge for the lifetime of the ring.
Can I have stones set into a wedding band?+
Yes. Channel-set, claw-set or pavé eternity-style bands are made to order in our workshop in 6-8 weeks. Half-eternity is more practical than full-eternity for daily wear since it can be re-sized.
What is the difference between a wedding band and an eternity ring?+
Eternity rings traditionally mark a milestone (often a first anniversary or the birth of a child) and are usually fully set with diamonds. Wedding bands are exchanged at the ceremony and can be plain or set.