While traditionally men purchased both the engagement ring and the wedding rings, more commonly today the couple goes shopping to choose the wedding rings. This is particularly true if the engagement ring isn’t part of a wedding set, and the couple wants to find wedding rings that either match or compliment each other.
It is a good idea for the you both to spend some time before hitting the stores to look at the types of diamond wedding rings available online. This will allow you to shop literally hundreds of different styles on the big diamond retailer websites from the comfort of your own home.
This is also a great place to be able to talk to each other about the styles you like and the ones you don’t. It can be more difficult to have conversations in a store or a jeweler, so just having a more relaxed and comfortable conversation at home is a good start.
The Look
It is possible for a couple to choose diamond wedding rings that are not identical but still look like a set. This is really a personal choice, but it does create a unique couple’s set of rings that you are not likely to see every time you are out with your friends.
The bands of men’s wedding rings are wider and thicker, and they may have slightly larger diamond chips or stones in the ring. The women’s rings may thinner and narrower to provide a more balanced look for their smaller hands and fingers. Women’s bands may also be designed to work with a specific type of engagement ring such as a solitaire or to fit the band of an engagement ring with a custom design or shape.
Diamond Options
Typically with diamond wedding rings the diamonds will be smaller and inset into the band, although this is not always the case with all styles and designs. Multiple diamond chips or smaller cut diamonds can be set in channels in the ring, typically down the middle, and they may cover the front third to half of the ring or go all the way around.
Pavé styles of setting, which has multiple very small diamonds to cover most of the surface of the ring can be a great option for a man’s ring, and it can also match the pavé on the woman’s engagement and wedding band, creating a beautiful shimmering ring to enjoy in your life together.
