Wedding Bands & Eternity Rings

Wedding bands are the rings exchanged at the ceremony, and they can be plain metal or set with diamonds. An eternity band carries stones all the way around the finger, so it shows sparkle from every angle. An anniversary band sets its diamonds across the top only, leaving the underside plain and smooth against neighboring fingers. Any of the three can serve as a wedding ring, and an eternity or anniversary band is also a common way to mark a later milestone.

The plain gold bands come in half-round, flat, knife-edge, and comfort-fit profiles, with widths from 2 mm to 5 mm named in many titles. For texture, look at the milgrain-edged and grooved bands, the rope twist, the woven design, the infinity motif, and the floral engraved band. Diamond options include French-set pavé, shared-prong, and bezel-set rows, plus stone-count bands from three stones up to thirteen.

Two kinds. Solid gold bands range from traditional half-round and flat profiles, including comfort-fit and heavyweight versions, to patterned designs such as hammer finish, basketweave, Celtic knot, scale pattern, wheat inlay, and a geometric pyramid. Men's diamond bands include channel-set, flush-set, star-set, and double-row designs, and an emerald-cut solitaire. Channel and flush settings keep the diamonds level with the metal, which suits hands that work.

Start with metal. A band in the same metal and color as the engagement ring keeps the pair consistent and avoids two alloys rubbing against each other every day. Next, consider profile: a slim pavé, shared-prong, or 2 mm plain band sits neatly beside a solitaire, while a bold shared-prong eternity band or wide plain band suits a simpler engagement ring or works well alone. If the engagement ring has a low halo, look closely at the product images to see how a band would sit beside it.

Choose the metal that matches your engagement ring, or the one you already wear daily. Designs come in 10K, 14K, and 18K yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold, with platinum on some. 18K holds more pure gold for a richer color, while 10K and 14K contain more alloy and resist dents a little better. Platinum is dense and naturally white. Options vary by design, so check each product page.

Both appear, and every product page states which you are buying; some bands let you choose either diamond type. Laboratory-grown diamonds are real diamonds, chemically and optically the same as mined ones, and both rate 10 on the Mohs scale. The difference is origin and price. The price shown includes every diamond in the band.

Every band is made or sized to the ring size you choose, so all wedding bands are final sale, and engraved and personalized pieces are final sale as well. That makes the size the most important decision you make. Use our sizing guide and measure at the end of the day, when fingers are at their usual size. Keep in mind that eternity bands, with diamonds all the way around, leave no plain metal for a jeweler to resize later.

Often, yes. A wide band covers more of the finger and can feel snugger than a 2 mm band in the same size, so many people choose a quarter size up for widths of 5 mm and beyond. Comfort-fit bands, rounded on the inside, slide over the knuckle more easily and can feel looser. Sizes run from 4 to 15 on many designs.

Metal, width, and diamond weight. A slim plain gold band sits at the gentler end, while a bold eternity band carries more diamonds and more metal and costs more. Natural diamonds generally cost more than lab-grown in the same design, and platinum and 18K gold cost more than 10K or 14K. The product page updates as you choose.

Each product page shows its own ship time, and every band is made to your size, so order well ahead of the wedding. Free, insured UPS Ground covers every US order; at $500 or more, the band ships free by UPS Express, and because that service needs a signature, send it where someone will be home.

The diamonds resist scratching; the settings deserve more attention. Pavé and shared-prong bands hold many small diamonds with fine metal prongs, so take the band off for heavy lifting, the gym, and gardening. Clean with warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush worked gently under the stones. Our lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects in the band itself.