Men and women have always worn a wedding ring. It is a symbol of romantic love, as well as showing the world that the wearer is, in fact, spoken for. While a woman would always wear her wedding ring, not all men have a wedding band and some prefer not to broadcast to the world that they are taken.

Here are the major differences between men’s and women’s wedding rings.

Men prefer wedding bands

Most men prefer a simple gold or platinum wedding band with no gemstones; that said, some men do have small pavé diamonds set into the band, which is becoming more popular. Matching wedding bands are also popular, with both rings custom made by a master jewellery maker, which is no more costly than choosing the rings from the shelf.

Inlaid wedding bands

Some couples want something entirely unique, which you can achieve with inlaid wedding bands using either gold or platinum, or both. The range of materials that can be incorporated into a wedding ring includes pearls, timber, shells and other semi-precious stones. Talk to a custom jeweller about inlaid wedding bands and he can show you some amazing designs and help you choose the perfect inlaid wedding ring.

Girls prefer diamonds

The 1940s advertising slogan, ‘diamonds are forever’ was one of the most successful ad campaigns ever launched and even today, the vast majority of women have diamonds set into their wedding ring. The solitaire diamond ring is probably the number 1 design, with a range of setting that include smaller stones. Other gemstones are often mixed with the central diamond, such as emeralds, rubies and sapphires, which add colour and contrast to the ring. The Art Deco period is very popular.

Matching trinity rings

Why not approach a leading Brisbane custom jeweller about designing a pair of matching trinity wedding rings; this style has a large central diamond with a smaller stone on each side. The setting would likely be different, as men prefer a bevelled setting which keeps the stones secure. An experienced jeweller handcrafts custom mens wedding rings according to the client’s specifications, and he can make a pair of matching wedding rings. 

Women prefer elaborate setting and designs

Men tend to be more practical than women and regarding wedding ring designs, they usually choose a setting that best shows off the diamonds. While a few men have diamonds in their wedding ring, the majority prefer plain gold or platinum in a band design.

Men’s wedding bands are thicker

As you would expect, for the ring to be in proportion to the wearer, men generally wear a thicker wedding band than women. Whether gold or platinum, a thick wedding band is the most popular design as far as the guys are concerned. Some might have pave diamonds inset, but most prefer a plain gold or platinum band. Many Australian couples commission both wedding bands from a leading custom jeweller, which is no more expensive than choosing from a jewellery store and you have a unique design that is truly a one-off.

The benefits of custom-made wedding rings

There are many benefits when you have your wedding rings made by an experienced jewellery maker; the rings will be unique and most people don’t know that custom solutions are on a par price-wise with choosing a wedding ring from a jewellery store shelf. Of course, you know your partner’s taste in jewellery better than anyone, therefore you can create a design that she will love. One of the reasons why custom-made wedding rings are affordable is that a custom jeweller can acquire the diamonds at wholesale prices, saving as much as 30%, which is a significant amount.