Your Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Should Work Together

A beautiful pair starts with one simple detail: how the two rings fit.

Choosing an engagement ring is exciting. Choosing the wedding band usually comes later.

But there is one thing many couples only discover when it is time to buy the second ring:

Not every wedding band will sit comfortably next to every engagement ring.

After 27 years working as a diamond setter, this is something I always pay attention to.

The secret is not complicated. Look at the rings from the side, not only from the top.

The height and shape of the engagement ring determine how close the wedding band can sit. Sometimes a straight band fits perfectly. Other designs need a curved band. And sometimes a small space between the two rings is exactly what looks best.

None of these choices is wrong.

The important thing is to think about it before the wedding band is purchased.

Beautiful Today. Comfortable Every Day.

The two rings aren't only going to be photographed together on the wedding day. They may be worn together every day for decades.

They should feel comfortable. They shouldn't constantly fight for space on the finger. And diamonds from one ring shouldn't unnecessarily rub against the metal of the other.

That is why, when possible, I like to think about an engagement ring and its future wedding band as one design rather than two separate purchases.

One Simple Tip

If you already have your engagement ring and you're shopping for a wedding band, take a moment to look at your ring from the side.

See how low the center setting comes down toward your finger.

Then try the two rings together.

Don't just ask:

“Do they look beautiful together?”

Also ask:

“Do they fit naturally together?”

Sometimes that small question makes all the difference.

From My Bench

After 27 years setting diamonds, I've learned that the best jewelry isn't only beautiful when it's new.

It is designed to be lived in.

And when two rings are going to share the same finger for many years, they deserve to be considered together from the beginning.

For a deeper bench-level explanation, read Should Your Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Sit Flush?, explore our engagement rings, or browse our lab-grown diamond wedding bands.

— Mr. Mello, Master Diamond Setter
LAMOR&CO | Boca Raton, Florida