10 questions about wedding rings answered

10 Questions about wedding rings answered

1. Which hand do you wear a wedding ring on in the UK?

In the UK, it’s traditional to wear the wedding ring on the left hand, specifically the ring finger

2. What’s the difference between an engagement ring and a wedding ring?

Engagement ring: Usually has a prominent stone. This is most often a single ‘Solitaire’ Diamond but can be 2 or 3 stones. Some people choose a coloured stone for their engagement ring, but a Diamond is by far the most popular & traditional choice. Engagement rings are presented when one of the couple make a marriage proposal.

Wedding ring: Typically, a simpler band shape. This can be plain, Diamond set or engraved with a pattern. Wedding rings are exchanged during the wedding ceremony.

3. Do men wear wedding rings in the UK?

Yes, most men in the UK do wear wedding rings.

4. How much should you spend on a wedding ring?

There’s no fixed amount, but most UK couples spend between £200–£1,500 per ring. One factor that is often overlooked is that the choice of metal for the wider, heavier ring (usually a gent’s band) can affect the budget far more then whether one of the rings is Diamond set. The same design of gent’s band could range between £200 & £2000 purely on the metal choice.

5. Do wedding rings have to match?

No. Some couples prefer matching sets, but the vast majority choose rings that suit their individual tastes. Rather than an exact match many couples pick a detail from one ring & link it symbolically to their partner’s wedding ring ie a groove on one ring where there is a line of Diamonds on the other.