How To Build the Perfect Custom Wedding Ring

7 Oct

Engagement rings can often steal the show when it comes to custom ring design, but it’s your wedding bands that you both share for a lifetime. After all, from the wedding dress and the venue all the way through to the floral arrangements, menu and song requests, every element of your wedding is personalised to you. But what about your wedding rings?

Rings are an age-old symbol of commitment dating all the way back to Ancient Rome and Greece and are believed to be placed on the fourth finger of the left hand because there’s a ‘vein of love’ that runs from this finger directly to your heart.

When it comes to choosing your wedding ring, the possibilities are endless - from coloured gemstones to engraved inscriptions, signature stones and everything in between, wedding rings should capture the love story you share.

You might already have a custom engagement ring and are looking for something to complement your design. Maybe you want a matching set so that you and your partner share similar designs that symbolise your commitment. Or maybe you’re just looking for a wedding band that isn’t off the shelf.
Award-winning jeweller Taylor & Hart explores all the unique ways you can customise your wedding ring.

1. Engraving or a Signature stone

One of the most popular ways is through an engraving or a signature stone on the inside of the band. Both of these customisations act as a hidden detail that can be shared between just you and your partner.

Engravings can range from the date you met, a favourite lyric or quote or a simple message that’s special to you both. Each of Taylor & Hart’s rings are set with a signature ruby on the inside of the band that can be swapped out for a gemstone that’s personal to your love story–perhaps a birthstone, or a gemstone that reflects an important colour to the two of you.

Simple, but so sentimental.

2. Curved Wedding Bands

Sometimes an engagement ring design won’t allow for a straight wedding ring to sit flush against it. Designed to nestle perfectly against engagement rings with more unique settings or protruding stones, curved bands fit snugly around the matching ring’s contours. They work well with solitaires, halos and three stone rings, ensuring a seamless and cohesive look. Curved bands offer a tailored fit, enhancing both comfort and aesthetics.

3. Diamond Wedding Bands

For those who crave some sparkling enchantment, diamond wedding bands are absolutely the way to go. They add more sparkle to any bridal set and pair beautifully with halo and pavé engagement rings, amplifying the overall brilliance. With step cut diamonds like the emerald or Asscher cuts, diamond bands can introduce contrast and depth, making the centre stone pop. They can also enhance round, oval, cushion, and princess cut engagement rings, by adding dynamism and emphasising the size and shape of the main stone.

4. Mixed Metals Wedding Bands

Mixed metal wedding bands, also known as two tone rings, combine different colour metals, such as yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and platinum, to create a distinctive and contemporary look. Current trends include interwoven designs, contrasting inlays, and dual tone bands that highlight each metal in a beautiful way.

Mixed metal bands can be customised to match engagement rings or reflect individual style preferences. Their versatility and striking appearance make them a popular choice for those wanting a wedding band that stands out while symbolising the union of two different yet harmonious elements.

5. Extra tip for Extra Sparkle: Eternity Ring Stack

An eternity ring, also known as an infinity ring, is a type of ring that features a continuous line of diamonds or gemstones set in either a gold or platinum band. An eternity band ring can feature many different types of gemstones, varying in size and shape and can be quite striking.

You can choose to wear an eternity ring with your wedding and engagement ring and stack all your rings up to make a jewellery look that is uniquely your own, or you can wear your eternity ring on a completely different finger or hand. Either way, a diamond eternity ring makes a great addition to your wedding and engagement ring set.

When choosing a ring set, it’s important to consider your personal style and price point. Do you want your set to have similar styles? Do you want them to sit flush next to one another? Do you want them to feel mismatched in a curated way?

There are many different types of sets available from classic simple polished bands to a diamond bridal set, the wedding ring design can be customised to complement an existing engagement ring style. You can choose from different metals, including white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, and platinum, or different band widths to achieve a more dainty or chunky aesthetic, depending on your preferences. With customisations ranging from organic hand engraving to bold, geometric lines and colours, you can truly design your wedding ring to be one of a kind.

Browse through Taylor & Hart’s selection of wedding rings to get an idea of the different design possibilities out there. From dainty pavé bands to larger eternity rings, their wedding bands are thoughtfully designed to create a selection of unique wedding bands.