Matching a wedding ring to your engagement ring

It has become more and more popular to buy engagement rings that are not part of a matched set of rings. Not that bridal sets are not beautiful with the often intricate design of two rings that mesh perfectly. Couples just have more choice today, and enjoy mixing and matching FIFA 16 Coins engagement and wedding rings.

One very important design parameter when pairing separately designed rings is that they must fit together and be comfortable. The styling of both rings must complement and enhance each other. For example, the beauty of a simple solitaire setting will be overshadowed by a wide wedding band with a complex design. A successful pairing would involve a wedding ring that does not distract the eye from the beauty of the engagement ring.

The shape of the engagement ring must be considered when choosing an appropriate wedding band. Engagement rings either have a straight edged band or a unique shape where a curved wedding band will be preferable. Nothing stops you from using a straight band wedding ring with this engagement ring design, but the rings will not fit well together. This can create a look that is unpleasing to the eye. A uniquely shaped diamond engagement ring will fit well with a straight wedding band if the setting is high and can allow the wedding ring to nestle under it. Princess Diana's, and now Kate Middleton's engagement ring allows the plain wedding ring to sit under the massive center stone.

With rings that both have straight bands, neither of them should protrude nor stand above or outside the other ring FUT 16 Coins. With a simple solitaire you might want to look at plain bands or wedding rings with flush channel settings.

Always take into account the coloration of your engagement ring. While tone-tone engagement and wedding rings look well together, a mix of solid different colored metals is more likely not going to "work". Also, matching the type of metal is important, especially as the rings age. A white gold engagement ring coupled with a white cobalt wedding band may look attractive when the rings are new. But white gold can scratch, and lose some of its shine. With a white gold wedding ring this is not as noticeable. However white cobalt is very strong and brilliantly white and the rings will acquire a mismatched look over time.

18k white or yellow gold and platinum are currently the standard metals for engagement and wedding rings.

A cohesive look is what you want to achieve in choosing a wedding band to wear with your engagement ring. Your rings must look good, and feel good together.