Wedding ring, engagement ring, engagement ring - call it what you want, but make it special! Choosing the perfect wedding rings, not just for the wedding day, but as a radiant bond for eternity, is a significant decision for soon-to-be-married couples. The question often arises: Should the rings have the same design, or can they differ? In this blog post, we want to inspire you to follow your own path – whether classic or modern. To that end, we'll present some advantages of both styles that you can consider when making your decision.
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Classic look: identical wedding rings for both partners.
Many couples deliberately choose the same design for both rings. A shining, visible symbol of their deep bond as a married couple. This set is quite traditional and remains very popular.
Advantages of identical wedding rings
- Symbolism of unity
- Timeless look
- Easier decision
Design tips
Simple rings in 585 or 750 yellow gold, white gold, or rose gold without diamonds are a wonderful choice, as they are timeless and classic and suit almost any style. They are easy to combine, for example, with an engagement ring or other jewelry, or they look elegant and sophisticated worn alone.
A personal engraving on the band of your wedding rings adds a special touch. You can choose the same engraving, for example, the date you met, your first date, or your wedding day. Alternatively, you can select different engravings, such as each other's names or birthdates, or a loving message for one another, expressing your individuality in a stylish and minimalist way.
We would like to recommend our narrow wedding ring Fine Wedding Band and our slightly wider wedding ring Classic Wedding Band - both rings can be fully personalized by choosing the alloy (14k to 18k yellow gold, white gold, rose gold) and an individual engraving.
Modern style: Individual wedding rings
For couples who desire more individuality in their wedding rings, different designs are the perfect choice. While some prefer a simple and traditional wedding ring and choose a classic gold band, others appreciate a bit more brilliance and sparkle and opt, for example, for a wedding ring set with diamonds. Choosing different wedding rings makes it clear that each partner has their own personality and style, which can also be expressed in the ring design.
Advantages of different wedding rings
- Personal style
- More freedom in design
- modern symbol of connection and individuality
Design tips
There are no limits to your personal taste here! You could choose different materials, such as yellow gold and white gold, or different ring widths. Narrower designs are perfect for a minimalist look, while wider rings make an elegant statement.
Wedding rings with diamonds are also particularly popular, especially eternity or memory rings. These are either half or fully set with small diamonds, creating a unique charm and breathtaking sparkle. Our Half Eternity Diamond Ring LEYA and our Eternity Ring SKY are simple, elegant wedding rings featuring sustainably sourced lab-grown diamonds. Each ring is lovingly handcrafted in our partner workshop in Spain.
Shared design, individual details: The stylish compromise for wedding rings
Couples who find matching outfits too simple and individual styles too extravagant can opt for a stylish combination of both. The goal here is to symbolize togetherness and connection while simultaneously highlighting the individuality of each spouse.
Advantages of the style mix
- Symbolizing unity and emphasizing individuality
- Stylish, harmonious look
- the perfect combination of classic and modern
Design tips
This style can be achieved, for example, by choosing a similar basic design, which is then complemented by small, personal touches such as engravings, gemstones, or different surface finishes. This creates a harmonious overall look that still allows room for the uniqueness of each partner.
For example, you could choose the same material, such as recycled gold, and then finish the rings differently – perhaps polishing one and giving the other a matte finish. Another option would be to keep both rings simple, but adorn one with a subtle diamond setting while the other remains classic and minimalist. This way, you combine a sense of unity and individuality in a harmonious overall design.
Our conclusion (& bonus tip!)
Choosing the perfect wedding rings is as individual and special as you are. Some couples prefer the unity of a matching design, while others want to express their individuality through different ring designs. There is no "right" choice, only the one that feels right for you as a couple.
How far in advance should we buy our wedding rings?
Give yourselves plenty of time before your wedding—at least 8-10 weeks, or ideally a little more—to define your vision for the ring design you'll wear for a lifetime. Most couples buy their wedding rings between two and six months before the wedding. Find out which vendor can perfectly realize your ideas and how long the production of your rings will take. This can vary significantly depending on the brand! The earlier you start, the better—that way you can check off an important chapter of your big day before the stressful party planning begins.
When planning your wedding – including all aspects – we strongly encourage you not to compromise on your wedding rings and not to cut corners. Your wedding rings will accompany you for a lifetime – through thick and thin – and should be durable, of the highest quality, and above all: perfectly reflect your style.