Diamond bands have become a popular choice for wedding rings, but they can be worn by anyone for any occasion. While the choice to get a diamond band may be a simple one, finding the “right” one is not as easy as it seems. There are a number of looks out there for you to consider, and some of them may be more suited to your style than others. Below is some information to help you determine what you want your ring to look like.
Understand What You Can Afford
While considering your budget early on may not seem fun, it can save you the disappointment of looking for diamond wedding bands and the like that remains out of your price range. You will have to think about the size of the diamonds, the pureness of the metals they are set in, and the intricacy of the style you want to go for. Having a budget in mind early on will help you focus in on what you can afford in each of those categories so you can plan for the perfect ring.
Know What Size You Wear
The size of your ring will greatly determine the way it looks. A ring for a small woman, for instance, will have to be more simplistic than most mens diamond wedding bands. You can have your finger sized for free at most jewelers, but note that different manufacturers may have different sizes, just like with clothing or anything else you wear. You should get a few different sizing’s to determine what you most likely are, but be aware that you still may have to get the band resized whenever it comes in. To be on the safe side, get a size that is slightly bigger than what you think you wear so the jeweler can easily shrink it down.
Think about the Shape
You can get square, rectangular, or round diamond along your band, though there are special cuts available for those interested. If you know what cut you want, you can more easily select a setting that works well for you.
There are bands out there that encourage the use of multiple cuts, or you may consider changing the size of the stones along your diamond eternity band. If you have another ring you plan to pair this band with, look at the cut of the diamonds that exist on it for comparison.
Consider Different Settings
There are tons of settings for you to choose from out there, so it is a good idea to review some common ones before you make a purchase. Here are some you may come across in your research:
Fishtail – The fishtail setting involves a standard band with a full wrapping of raised diamonds. Looking at it from the top, this ring literally looks like it has fishtails wrapped around it. The diamonds do not have to go around the entire band, but they do in most situations.
Channel – A channel setting for a diamond wedding band will have the stones lined up in a “channel” along the band. The diamonds are held in a line by a rim along the band. This allows the diamonds to be directly next to each other without any metal to separate them.
Bezel – Bezel settings have the stones directly embedded into the metal on the band. Unlike the channel setting, this one has metal separating each jewel because they are all set individually. This setup normally involves small stones and large rings.
Baguette – Baguette diamond wedding bands involve rows of rectangular diamonds. These can be used in conjunction with other cuts of diamonds, or they can wrap around the entire band.
Custom Fit – Custom fit rings appear to come to a point, but they have a form-fitting band in the middle that hugs the finger. The diamonds on the center band rang in size and number.
Explore Different Metals
Most settings can be made in any precious metal you want. Gold, silver, platinum, and white gold are popular options, but you may have something else in mind. Some settings allow you to use more than one kind of metal for the diamond band, especially those that employ a criss-cross shape. These may be more versatile when it comes to pairing them with ensembles, but that is based on what you normally wear.
Pair the Rings with Ones that You Have
If you already have an engagement ring that you want to pair a diamond wedding band with, make sure to keep that in mind. You can have them latch onto one another if you want to, or you may buy them as a set so you already know they will go together. Diamond bands can be worn for any occasion though, so if you would rather match the look of the ring to other pieces of jewelry you own, do so.