Congratulations! You’re engaged!! Finally, all that imaginary planning becomes real, and you actually have a wedding to plan. Amidst that excitement, we’re sure there’s overwhelming moments. We hate to remind you (not really) but your ring-picking journey isn’t over yet - you and your future spouse are going to need wedding bands! Don’t even know where to start? Well, look no further! In preparation for our annual spring Wedding Band Event, we put together a short list of your foundational wedding band options. Once you know these four styles, we’re sure wedding band shopping will be a breeze.
Classic Gold
Is there anything more classic than a gold wedding band? Going all the way back to the Roman Empire, brides were given a gold band to wear for public outings. Now, the gold wedding band is one of the most known symbols of marriage. Thankfully, today’s brides and grooms have quite the variety of gold bands to choose from. Whether going with a thick or thin band, there’s the classic half round shape, or the modern Euro style flat band. You can choose the shiny high polish look or a matte satin finish. Add some spice with an intricate engraving or milgrain border. But wherever your heart leads you, know that you can’t go wrong with the gold band.
Diamond Bands
Another classic style, the diamond band is part of what we here at VMB Jewelers call the Six Essentials. Why? A diamond wedding band is an effortless way to dress up any outfit and an easy gift idea for a wedding day or a 50th anniversary. It can be as simple or as extravagant as you want: whether it's a thin spacer band or an eye-catching two carat anniversary band, a diamond band is an easy way to add sparkle and luxury to your wedding stack at your perfect price point. With many new, modern designs, you can use your diamond band to add some creative shapes or unique setting styles to your stack. Whether you decide on the classic single row of diamonds or an emerald and oval bezel-set band, a diamond wedding band will make the perfect companion to your engagement ring.
Contour Bands
Do you have a lower set engagement ring? Or want a ring that perfectly accentuates your engagement ring’s center diamond? We have just the thing for you. Contour bands are just as the name sounds; these bands feature a dip or point that is designed to fit around your engagement ring. They can have an intense point to add definition to a marquise or a soft bend to hug a pear. These bands can feature sparkly diamonds and gemstones that add some glamour to your stack or polished gold to fit with a classic look. With endless customizable options, you are guaranteed to find the perfect match for your wedding stack.
Insert Bands
If you know that one band isn’t going to be enough, look no further than an insert band. These rings are two matching, connecting bands that form a space for an engagement ring to be inserted between them (get the name now?). One of the easiest ways to start to build a stack, insert bands instantly add depth and intensity to your engagement ring. These rings can be created with contour bands to tailor seamlessly to your engagement ring or straight gold and diamonds to create a stack that will never look uneven.
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither was your wedding band! When choosing the ring that is going to represent your lifelong love for your spouse, we recommend starting early, looking at plenty of photos, and trying on everything. When you’re ready, our talented sales associates and custom vendors are sure to find a way to turn your inspirational photos into the band(s) of your dreams. There’s no better time than our annual spring wedding band event coming up March 19-22, 2026! And if you’re reading this in the summer, fall or winter, don’t stress - we’re open 7 days a week! We’ll always welcome the chance to help see your visions through.
