Your complete guide to buying wedding rings
You’ve got the venue, the food, the music, the photographer, the dress, the suit – now all that’s left is to choose your wedding rings.
With its origins tracing back to Ancient Egypt, the tradition of exchanging wedding bands has endured for thousands of years. Even as styles have changed and tastes have modernised, the wedding band has remained a constant symbol of everlasting love. All you need to do is find the right one.
From traditional gold to exquisite platinum, from simple and understated to eye-catching diamonds, wedding rings can come in all sorts of different styles, shapes, widths and sizes. To help you find the perfect rings for your big day, we’ve put together this handy guide with everything you need to know about selecting your style, metal, size and finish. Whether you’re a traditionalist or you’re looking for something bohemian, we’ve got everything you need to choose a ring that will last a lifetime.
Choose your ring profile
A ring’s profile refers to the shape of the metal band. When choosing your wedding rings, one of the first things to think about is the kind of profile you’d like.
Here’s a full list of our wedding band profiles, including heavier premium styles for a little added luxury.
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Court
Court-shaped rings are the most popular style of wedding bands – and one of the most comfortable. The band is straight all the way around the top and bottom and is softly rounded on both the inside and the outside of the ring. Regardless of the width, this classically rounded shape creates a seamless, comfortable fit.
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Light Court
A more delicate, lightweight version of our classic court wedding rings.
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Premium Court
A heavier, more luxurious version of our court wedding rings.
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Flat court
Loved by both brides and grooms, flat court rings blend the comfort of court-shaped bands with a minimalist, more contemporary style. Similarly to court rings, flat court bands feature a curved interior, making it comfortable to wear. However, unlike court bands, flat court rings have a flat exterior, creating a simple, gender-neutral tone.
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Premium flat court
A heavier, more luxurious version of our flat court wedding rings.
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Bombé
Taking its name from the French word for bomb, bombé rings are named for their bomb-like shape. With a distinctive, rounded profile, these vintage rings were incredibly popular in the 50s and 60s, and remain a favourite for those looking for something a little bit retro. Similarly to court rings, they’re rounded interior also makes them incredibly comfortable.
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Bombé Premium
A heavier, more luxurious version of our bombé wedding rings.
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D-shape
Similarly to court rings, D-shaped wedding rings are straight all the way around the top and bottom, with a soft, curved finish. However, unlike court rings, D-shaped rings have a flat interior, creating a D-shape when the band is cross-sectioned. While more traditional in their style, D-shaped wedding rings aren’t as comfortable as court rings.
Choose your metal
One of the most important decisions facing wedding ring shoppers is which precious metal you’d like to adorn your finger. For centuries, yellow gold and white gold were the most popular options, but recent years have seen trends shift to include other metals, such as rose gold and platinum. If you wear one, it’s important to think about which metal will best complement your engagement ring. To preserve the quality of your wedding and engagement rings, you’ll also need to make sure they’re the same grade of metal.
To make things easier for you, we’ve laid out the different types of metal available for our wedding rings, including details about their colour, pricing and maintenance.