READY TO WEAR

“When trying on wedding rings, think about your day to day life,” recommends Natalie Fitch, the founder of Natalie Marie Jewellery. “Ask yourself: how do you plan to wear your rings?” While the wedding ring is a piece you should love in its entirety, it’s also something that should match your engagement ring, since the two are traditionally worn together. Do you intend to follow suit? If so, you’ll need to consider how they complement each other. If you’re somebody who takes their engagement ring off for work or leisure, then you’ll want to ensure your wedding band speaks for itself when worn alone.

MIXED METALS

A wedding band is designed to last a lifetime, so it’s all about what resonates with your personal style. If you love mixing metals or tones, then go for it, but you’ll need to ensure the metal carats align. This means ensuring both your engagement ring and wedding band are the same carat of metal—either 9ct, 14ct or 18ct. “Lower carat metals are harder than higher carat alloys, meaning there can be some erosion of the higher carat piece over the years,” explains Natalie. 

FUTURE COMFORT

If you have your eye on a wedding band detailed with diamonds, you’ll need to carefully consider the setting in order to future-proof your ring. “Diamonds are harder than gold, and if diamonds are rubbing against your engagement ring, this will cause damage.” There are ways around it: a spacer band can be used to overcome this.

STYLE MATTERS

Don't be afraid to make bold choices with your wedding band. This is an opportunity to add to your stack, get creative, and explore new opportunities for meaning and connection. “Traditionally, the wedding ring is worn underneath the engagement ring, so it stays closer to the heart. At Natalie Marie Jewellery, we honour tradition always, but we also love creative expression and exploring different options.” Think: ceremonial stacks, crown toppers, or wedding rings which stand alone on the opposite hand.

CROWNING GLORY

If you have a low set or vintage design which doesn't suit a traditional band, explore crown styles. “Each of our crowns has four different fits which suit lots of different shapes. Our bespoke team is able to create custom-fitting wedding bands for the most unique rings too.”

THINK AHEAD

A wedding band is yours to love for a lifetime, so think about how every piece of jewellery you adore can work together.  If you have a piece in mind for your anniversary gift or push present, start framing this up at your wedding band appointment. “We always encourage trying on your dream stack, to ensure the pieces all work with each other. As you add to a stack, sizing becomes a consideration, so seeding this in from the beginning is a good approach.” The best part? We’ll take notes, so your future wish-list is sorted…