Every year, the US sees 17 tons of gold turned into wedding bands—which is testimony to the lasting symbolic power of this piece of jewelry. Regardless of your budget, finding the perfect band is always a tough choice, since your chosen rings have to be within your budget while also fitting with your and your fiancée’s senses of style. If you are just starting to make your selection and you’d like to pick bands that both of you will go crazy over, the following wedding ring trends may serve as inspiration.
Stacked Pave Wedding Bands
One of the hottest wedding ring trends is that of fine pave diamond bands, or diamond eternity bands, in other words, worn beneath the engagement ring. This trend strikes a perfect balance between tradition and fashion since pave rings look great worn with a bevy of ring styles and can be worn on any finger. Some brides and grooms are loving this trend so much that they are opting for more than one pave band. Two bands look beautiful beneath a classic solitaire but if you have the budget for just one, you can always gift the second one to your love for an anniversary or special occasion. After all, any time is a good time to receive diamonds.
Novel Metals
Just 10 to 20 years ago, wedding bands usually looked pretty similar—most were plain and cast in shiny yellow gold. Today, wedding bands are designed in a host of metals and textures—including brushed and polished white tungsten, black tungsten, matte platinum, and gray tungsten carbide. Couples are also going for mixed metal looks. For instance, solitaire engagement rings in yellow or rose gold are being paired with white gold or platinum bands, covered in delicate, sparkly pavé designs.
Vintage Rings
Brides and grooms are looking to the past for unique bands that are not mass-produced. Some of the most unique bands, for instance, hail from the Georgian era. These bands were covered in delicate engravings of wheat stalks, doves, flowers, acorns, and other nature-inspired themes. A band of this style goes beautifully with one of the biggest trends this year in engagement rings—pearls. Check out Emma Stone’s stunning engagement ring, which features a simple pearl design, surrounded by delicate accent diamonds. Vintage rings are also ideal if you prefer not to wear engagement rings. Many designs of old had gemstones such as rubies, sapphires, and emeralds set in silver. Others were embellished with mother-of-pearl, shell, and coral. If you like the look of silver but you want your ring to stand the test of time, simply replace this material with platinum for a similar look and superior sturdiness.
Wedding bands are much more exciting than in the recent past, with many couples no longer interested in sporting simple yellow gold bands. If you are looking for something special you can look to the distant past or to modern trends for inspiration. From pave diamond bands to vintage rings covered in precious gemstones, there are so many designs that can symbolize your love for unique craftsmanship and quality materials.
