Most people wear the wedding band on the inside, closer to the hand, with the engagement ring stacked on top. The practical version is whatever sits more comfortably on your finger. A plain band sits alongside almost any engagement ring without adjustment. If the engagement ring has a high setting or prominent side stones, the band width and profile may need to be chosen with that in mind. Come in with the engagement ring and we will show you how different widths read against it before anything is made.

Price depends on the metal, the karat, and the width. A wider band uses more metal and costs more than a slim one in the same alloy. Platinum costs more than gold at both the material and production level. A 14k gold band in a standard width is the most accessible starting point. We quote specific options clearly once the metal and width are decided. Come in and we will tell you exactly what a given combination costs.

Yes. A single flush-set diamond sits level with the surface of the band and adds no height or catch risk. A line of pavé or channel-set stones requires enough band width to accommodate the setting properly. We will look at the specific band before advising on what is possible and what the work involves. If you already own the band, bring it in.

For most of history, a plain metal band was the standard. The materials and techniques for stone-setting were expensive, and a band of metal was what most people could make and afford. The plain band stayed because it works. It ages better than most styles, sits alongside almost any engagement ring, and lets the quality of the metal and the finish speak for themselves. A well-made plain band in the right width is one of the more considered choices in the category, which is part of why we take it seriously.