Buying Your Classic wedding bands : Everything You Need to Know

Choosing Classic wedding bands is one of the most enjoyable phases of wedding preparation. Gorgeous, high-end rings explicitly tailored to you can be found here.

The process is exciting, but it may be overwhelming for some couples. Compared to shopping for other types of jewelry, finding the perfect wedding band is a different experience. Because you'll wear your wedding ring every day for the rest of your life once you say "I do," the weight of responsibility increases.

Here are some helpful hints below to ensure you make the proper choice and have a positive wedding band purchasing experience.

Bands with complimentary frequencies should be chosen

The bride and groom's Classic wedding bands often match or complement one another. As you and your fiance begin searching for the perfect wedding jewelry, it's essential to remember that modern wedding etiquette is becoming increasingly clear as time goes on and as couples build their traditions. Every one of your wedding-related choices should reflect the best of who you are. You and your significant other may use the same metal or a similar design, but your jewelry must also remember who you are and how you complement each other.

Wedding Bands: A Variety of Materials

These days, yellow gold, rose gold, white gold, and platinum are the most popular metal choices for Classic wedding bands. Each option for wedding band material has its advantages and disadvantages.

Yellow Gold: Of all the different varieties of gold, yellow gold is the purest and simplest to care for. That's not all: it's also the least likely to cause allergic reactions. Maintenance on yellow gold includes frequent polishing and cleaning.

White Gold: Gold in its purest form, known as white gold, is exceptionally hardy and resistant to wear and tear. Its price is lower than platinum's, but it requires annual dipping to maintain its shine.

Rose Gold: Compared to the other Classic wedding bands options, rose gold stands out for its durability and low price. It is not an allergy-free metal.

Platinum: It is longer lasting than white gold and is not allergic to human skin. It's more expensive than other wedding bands and quickly becomes scratched and dulled.

Pick the right one for you

It's essential to consider the wedding band's thickness and height while deciding on a design and general style. Bandwidth is another factor to consider when trying on rings for fit. Go to a jewelry store together and have the ring fingers measured. This may be done in very little time and is provided for free by any jeweler. The inner diameter of the ring may be the same regardless of the width of the band.

Men's and women's wedding ring styles

How do I know what kind of Classic wedding bands to buy? Options are many for both sexes.

Classic wedding bands for a woman are typically chosen to go with her engagement ring. You can obtain them as a matching set, sometimes called a "bridal set", for the big day. Whether you're looking for something elaborate, like a pavé eternity ring, or something simple, like a white gold band, there's a wedding band for you.

As a rule, men's wedding bands are more understated than their female counterparts. White gold, tungsten, titanium, and yellow gold are the most popular choices for Classic wedding bands for men. Regardless of culture, wedding bands are displayed on the ring finger of the dominant hand. The wedding band should always be worn closest to the heart, even if an engagement ring is simultaneously worn.

Prices for Wedding Bands

How much do engagement and Classic wedding bands cost? Depending on the design and quality of the metal, wedding bands can cost anywhere from $150 to $25,000.

Yellow Gold: The average price of a yellow gold wedding band set with pavé diamonds for a woman is around $1,000. Wedding bands for men are available in a wide price range, from $225 to several thousand dollars for yellow gold.

White Gold: Women's white gold wedding bands can cost anything from $150 to $16,500. Male jewelry is typically understated and inexpensive (less than $500).

Rose Gold: Wedding bands of rose gold can cost anywhere from $250 to $1,000. Men's bands range in price from roughly $225 for a more traditional design to $2,000 or more.

Platinum: Platinum wedding bands can be purchased for anywhere between $225 to $5,000.

Conclusion

Monica Jewelers is the only place to go in Kansas City if you're in the market for Classic wedding bands. We carry a wide selection of wedding bands and can make one just for you and your future spouse.