03. March 2016 · Comments Off on Matching Wedding Bands – Contoured or Straight? · Categories: Gemstone Engagement Rings, Wedding Bands

When you are selecting a gemstone engagement ring, it’s nice to know a coordinating wedding band is available. For rings in which wedding bands are not readily available, we are experts at designing custom wedding band.  For the custom band process, see our previous blog on a custom band that we did for a sapphire ring.

Coordinating wedding bands can be contoured or straight and still sit close against the engagement ring. Additionally, it is important that the wedding band have design details that tie into the engagement ring so the two rings look like they belong together. The key to getting a great fit between the engagement ring and band is in the design of the engagement ring itself.  We wanted to take this opportunity to show you examples of both. The first engagement ring design shows a cushion cut gemstone in an ornate filigree basket setting. Because of the shape of the basket, a straight band would not sit flush and there would be a gap between the engagement ring and wedding band.

Cushion Cut Aquamarine Engagement Rings

Cushion Cut Aquamarine Engagement Ring from MyJewelrySource

Cushion Cut Amethyst Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14k

Same Cushion Cut Engagement Ring in Amethyst Showing Filigree Basket Detail. Note that a straight band will not sit flush with the ring.

We designed a contoured band that nestles against the engagement ring for a beautifully united look. Note that the band has similar design details as the engagement ring. From the filigree pattern to the size of the diamonds, the wedding band is the perfect match. Even the outside edge of the band is finished with diamonds.

Contoured Wedding Band

Contoured Wedding Band Design

Cushion Cut Green Amethyst Engagement Rings

Green Amethyst Engagement Ring shown with Contoured Wedding Band

Matching Diamond Band

Diamonds on the Outside of the Wedding Band

Another approach is to select a gemstone engagement ring that has a coordinating straight wedding band. This is a great option if you would like a band to wear independently from the engagement ring. We have a similar cushion cut gemstone engagement ring that features a straight wedding band.

London Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring

Blue Topaz Engagement Ring

Filigree 8mm Citrine and Diamond Ring in 14k

Citrine Engagement Ring with a Straight Side. A flat band will sit flush against a ring with this design.

As with the contoured band, this straight band also has design details, including the milgrain edging and beaded detail on the outside, that coordinate with the engagement ring.

Diamond Engagement Band

Straight Diamond Wedding Band

Tanzanite Engagement Ring with Matching Wedding Band

Tanzanite Engagement Ring shown with Straight Wedding Band

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