Style Guide for Simple Wedding Bands
The exchange of bands during a wedding ceremony has been a custom of cultures around the world for millennia, from the time of the ancient Egyptians. While wedding bands were once quite basic in design, countless designs and details for wedding bands have evolved over time. However, despite the seemingly unlimited stock of wedding band designs, traditional and simple wedding bands still remain a popular choice for many couples. For those who want sleek simplicity for their symbolic wedding band design, simple wedding bands can be found in many metals with minimalistic details that keep the look classic and refined. And just because a wedding band is simplistic in style doesn’t mean it’s boring! Find your inspiration in these amazingly simplistic and elegant styles.
Metals Matter: Warm vs. Cool Tones
The most important step in finding the ideal wedding band is to decide on the metal. Some complexions are flattered by warmer hued metals like yellow or rose gold, while others look best in cool metals like platinum, white gold, silver or palladium. You may even look great in both warm and cool toned metals…so the ultimate decision lies in your personal preference. You can even choose a band that mixes metals within the ring design.
Two and Tri-Tone Metals
There are several options for mixed metal looks, including...
- A band with strips of a contrasting metal along the top and/or bottom of the ring, such as in this Two-Tone Bezel Accent Solitaire and Matching Band.
- A solid metal band with a diamond or gemstone in a contrasting metal setting, such as this His and Hers Curled Heart Diamond Wedding Ring Set.
- Mokume Gane wedding bands, which feature multiple metals swirled together for an amazing band design.
To keep mixed metal looks as simplistic as possible, select a thin band width. Band width greatly affects the look and style of a ring. Not only could a wider band overwhelm the finger, but wider widths also naturally command more attention than a simple wedding band may need.
Toned Down Details
Yes, simple wedding bands can still include designs within the band. These details, however, should be understated, not boisterous! Think curving elements—like rope details. Milgrain beadwork along the top and bottom edges also adds a hint of design work without overwhelming the ring. Keep the band sleek and smooth, or you can choose to do a brushed surface. While you may add dainty dots of diamonds or gemstones, keep these details to a minimum. Opt for a simple row of gemstones or diamonds…and keep carat weight very small. Think tiny and delicate, not big and bold.
Simple = Budget Friendly?
Many buyers assume that choosing a simple ring naturally translates to a lower cost. This may be true, if the ring doesn’t feature diamonds or pricy gemstones. Simple wedding bands that are thinner in width and set in tungsten, ceramic or gold will be a cheaper and more budget-friendly option, however. If you choose a simple band crafted in platinum, your cost will not be so budget conscious. Platinum is the most expensive metal, so even if you choose the most basic band the cost will still exceed that of even a more detailed gold band. Metals matter!
Simple Wedding Bands for Him
Men’s wedding rings that feature understated styles abound in many stock collections. Simple rings can translate to plain gold or silver bands, or you can discover bands with details that keep the ring understated—in a cool way, such as sleek ceramic settings or inlays like wood. While many couples love to include amazing designs and fiery diamonds in their wedding bands, simple wedding bands remain a popular choice. A simple band looks perfect next to any style of engagement ring—from bold big solitaires to more intricate designs. Simple bands are sleek, refined and effortlessly chic for a symbolic statement that radiates timeless Brilliance.