One hundred and fifty-seven pieces for proposals and weddings, from $110 to just over $1,900. This page holds both halves of the decision in one place: engagement rings with a centre stone, and the wedding bands that will eventually sit next to them. If you are shopping for both — which most people here eventually are — seeing them together is the point.
The breakdown is heavily weighted toward bands. Roughly half the page is wedding bands, followed by gemstone rings, vermeil rings and engagement rings proper. For a narrower view: engagement rings, wedding bands, solid gold wedding rings, promise rings and gemstone rings. If you want to mark an anniversary rather than a wedding, see anniversary gifts.
The order these decisions are usually made in
People often try to decide everything at once and get stuck. In practice there is a sequence that works better.
First, the centre stone, if there is one. This sets the budget more than any other choice and constrains everything downstream.
Second, the engagement ring setting, because the shape of the setting determines what kind of wedding band can sit flush against it.
Third, the wedding band, chosen to fit the ring it will sit beside. This is why buying a wedding band before the engagement ring exists is a common and expensive mistake — a straight band next to a high solitaire leaves a visible gap and the two rings rock against each other.
Choosing a centre stone
Lab-grown diamonds
The largest group on this page. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically, structurally and optically identical to mined diamonds — the same hardness, the same refractive behaviour, the same appearance under magnification to anyone but a specialist with equipment. The only difference is formation. They cost substantially less, which in practice means most buyers get a visibly larger or cleaner stone within the same budget. See diamond vs lab diamond.
Coloured gemstones
Sapphire is the strongest alternative and the most-used coloured stone here, for a practical reason as much as an aesthetic one: it is very hard, second only to diamond among the stones in this catalogue, and handles daily wear on a hand without complaint. Emerald is the next most common, and is more brittle — beautiful, but better on a ring that comes off for manual work. The catalogue also includes ruby, topaz, opal, tourmaline, morganite and zultanite in engagement settings.
A coloured centre stone costs less per carat than a diamond and carries a marker a diamond does not — a birth month, a shared colour. The trade-off is durability, and it is worth being honest about which one you are optimising for.
Shape
Pear, oval and baguette cuts appear most often here, alongside marquise, emerald cut, princess and cushion. Elongated shapes — oval, pear, marquise — make a finger look longer and cover more surface area per carat than a round stone, which is why they often read as larger for the same price. Round stones return the most light. Step cuts like emerald and baguette trade sparkle for clarity and a cleaner, more architectural line, and they show inclusions more readily.
Matching a wedding band to an engagement ring
This is where most of the avoidable regret happens, and it comes down to profile.
A flat or straight band sits tight against a low-set or bezel-set engagement ring and stays put. It is the simplest pairing and the easiest to get right.
A curved or chevron band is shaped to nest around a raised centre stone. If your engagement ring is a solitaire with any height to it, this shaping is what stops a gap opening between the two rings. That gap is not just cosmetic — two rings that rock against each other wear each other's metal down over years.
A V-shaped band does the same job for pointed stone shapes, particularly pear and marquise, where a curve alone will not follow the outline.
The catalogue includes deep curved, slim curved, chevron and V-shaped bands specifically for this. If you are unsure, order the engagement ring first and choose the band once you can see it on the hand.
Stones on the band, or not
A plain band is the most durable option, the easiest to resize, and the easiest to repolish when it eventually picks up scratches — which it will, because a wedding band gets worn constantly.
A pavé band sets many small stones flush along the surface for a continuous line of light. It looks substantially more expensive than it costs, and the trade-off is that pavé stones are small and occasionally need resetting over decades.
A channel setting holds stones between two metal walls — more protected than pavé, and a good choice for someone who works with their hands.
A half-eternity band puts stones across the top half only. This is the sensible compromise: it looks like an eternity band from above, and it remains resizable because the bottom half is plain metal.
A full eternity band runs stones the whole way round. It is the most constrained for resizing, and if you expect your ring size to change — and over decades most people's does — it is the riskiest choice.
Sizing, and why it matters more here
Every ring is made to order, so size is set at production. For a wedding band that is intended to be worn permanently, getting it right the first time matters more than for any other piece.
Most designs run US 4 to 8.5 including half sizes; a small number run US 3 to 9. Measure the base of the finger and then measure over the knuckle, and take the larger of the two — the ring must clear the knuckle. Measure at the end of the day; fingers are smallest in the morning and in cold weather. If you are between sizes and the band is wide, size up: a wide band fits more tightly than a narrow one at the same nominal size.
Instructions are in the size guide and how to measure your ring size.
Metal, and what it means for a ring worn for decades
Solid 14k gold is 58.3% pure, with the gold running throughout, which is why it can be repolished and repaired indefinitely. For a wedding band specifically, this is not a marketing point — it is the difference between a ring that can be restored after twenty years of wear and one that cannot.
Vermeil pieces on this page are at least 2.5 microns of gold over solid 925 sterling silver. They are a reasonable choice for a promise ring or a stand-in band, and a poor choice for a ring you intend never to remove, because the gold layer is a surface. Our entry solid-gold tier is hallmarked 9K in the UK and Europe and 10K in the US — the same piece, regional standards, cheaper and harder than 14k. See why 14K solid gold.
Ordering and returns
Production is 4–6 business days before dispatch. US orders ship from Connecticut with duties included; UK, EU, Canada and Australia orders dispatch from London. Every piece carries a 365-day warranty. Engraved and personalised rings cannot be returned. Full terms on the shipping and returns page.
Buying two bands at once
Many orders here cover both partners. Plain and patterned bands in this range are unisex — the same design in a wider profile reads as a men's band without needing a separate product. Width does most of the work: narrow bands read as delicate, wider ones as substantial, in the same metal and finish.
Matching does not have to mean identical. A common approach is to share one element — the same finish, pattern or metal colour — while widths and stone content differ. That reads as deliberate in a way two unrelated rings do not, and it lets each person choose a profile that suits their hand and their work. If you are ordering two at once, measure both sizes independently and on the same evening.
Vermeil as a stand-in, and where it fits
Around twenty-two pieces on this page are vermeil, and they serve a real purpose here even though they are not lifetime rings. The clearest case is a travel or work band — a duplicate worn where you would rather not risk the real one. The second is a stand-in during an engagement, worn while the permanent ring is being made. The third is a promise ring, which marks intent rather than a completed commitment.
What vermeil should not be is the ring you wear permanently and never remove. The gold is a surface layer of at least 2.5 microns over sterling silver — durable for years with care, but not indefinitely serviceable the way solid gold is. See all vermeil and vermeil vs gold plated.
After the wedding
Prongs on stone-set rings loosen gradually and are worth checking periodically — a lost stone is almost always an overdue prong. A band worn daily will develop fine surface scratches within months; that is normal wear, not damage, and solid gold can be repolished back to new. See the care guide, and personalised rings if you want engraving.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy the engagement ring or the wedding band first?
The engagement ring. The shape of its setting determines what band can sit flush against it. Buying a straight band before you have seen the engagement ring on the hand is the most common source of a visible gap between the two.
What is the price range on this page?
From $110 for the lightest vermeil bands to just over $1,900 for the largest stone settings. Most engagement rings sit between $480 and $900.
Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds?
Yes. Same chemical composition, crystal structure, hardness and optical properties as mined diamonds. Only the formation differs, and the price — which usually means a larger stone for the same budget.
Which coloured stone holds up best for daily wear?
Sapphire. It is the hardest coloured stone in this catalogue and tolerates knocks well. Emerald is more brittle and better on a ring that comes off for manual work.
What is the difference between a curved and a straight wedding band?
A straight band sits flush against a low or bezel-set ring. A curved or chevron band is shaped to nest around a raised centre stone, which prevents a gap and stops the two rings wearing against each other. V-shaped bands do the same for pear and marquise stones.
Can a wedding band be resized later?
Plain and half-eternity bands are the most straightforward. Full eternity bands are the most constrained, because stones run the entire circumference. If you expect your size to change, a plain or half-eternity band is the safer purchase.
What ring sizes are available?
Most designs run US 4 to 8.5 including half sizes, with a small number of styles in US 3 to 9. Rings are made to order, so the size is fixed at production.
Is a wide band the same fit as a narrow one?
No. A wide band sits against more of the finger and fits more tightly at the same nominal size. If you are between sizes and choosing a wide band, size up.
Can I have a wedding band engraved?
Yes, and many customers do. Note that engraved pieces are made specifically for you and cannot be returned, so confirm both the spelling and the ring size before ordering.
How far ahead of the wedding should I order?
Allow at least three weeks. Production is 4–6 business days, shipping sits on top, and if a size turns out wrong you will want time to resolve it before the date.