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A plain wedding ring is a band of solid gold or platinum with no stones: just the metal, its width, its profile and its finish. Savoir-Faire Jewellery makes plain bands to order in our Melbourne workshop in 9ct, 14ct or 18ct gold or platinum. Here you'll find three men's plain bands and two slimmer women's bands.
Choosing a setting? Read our guide to the 4Cs of diamonds.
Buying guide
With no stones to choose, a plain band comes down to finish, profile and metal. Those three decide how it wears, how it fits and what it costs.
A plain wedding band is a ring of solid metal with nothing set into it. Plain bands are the most durable kind of wedding ring and the easiest to resize and engrave, because there are no stones to loosen and the whole band is workable metal.
What separates one plain band from another is its finish, its profile (the shape of the band in cross-section) and its width. Our five plain bands show the range:
Marcel, Louis and Laurent are men's bands. For diamond-set bands to wear beside an engagement ring, see all our women's wedding rings.
Satin hides everyday scratches better; polish shows them but buffs back to a shine. Neither finish is permanent. Over the years a satin band softens towards a polish where it rubs, and a polished band picks up a haze of fine marks. Both can be refreshed in the workshop.
The metal matters as much as the finish. A scratch on platinum moves the metal rather than removing it, so a polished platinum band slowly develops a soft patina but doesn't thin. Gold sheds a tiny amount each time it scratches and thins very slowly over decades.
Our verdict: if you work with your hands, choose satin, or platinum in either finish. If you love a bright shine and don't mind a polish every few years, choose polished gold.
Yes, and by more than most people expect. A court (comfort fit) band is rounded inside, so it slides over the knuckle more easily and feels looser at the same size; many people size down about half a size for it. A flat-inside band fits snugly. A wider band feels tighter at the same size, because more metal grips the finger.
Assuming your usual size carries over to a different band width or profile is the most common sizing mistake we see. Get measured for the band you're actually buying. If you've never worn a ring before, a court profile is the forgiving choice. We'll post you a free ring sizing kit, or start with our ring size finder.
Match the metal if the two rings will be worn together. When two rings of different hardness rub, the softer one wears faster where they touch, and gold beside platinum wears differently over the years. White gold is also rhodium plated, and a daily-worn white gold ring needs re-plating roughly every 12 to 18 months.
Check the engagement ring's setting too. A low, flat or bezel setting sits flush against a straight plain band. A raised setting, such as a high solitaire or a halo, leaves a gap above a straight band, and a curved or contour band closes it.
A plain band's price is almost all metal, so purity and weight decide it. The same design costs least in 9ct gold, more in 14ct, and most in 18ct or platinum, which we price the same. Yellow, white and rose gold cost the same. The price shown on each design is its starting price in 9ct.
Weight explains the rest. A men's band carries about three times the metal of a slim women's band, and the same men's band in 9ct costs less than half its 18ct price. Gold prices have risen sharply, so wide, heavy bands cost more than they did a few years ago, while lab-grown diamonds have become far cheaper. On our bands, choosing 9ct or 18ct moves the price far more than adding diamonds does, so if you're torn between plain and contemporary diamond-set bands, compare them in the same purity.
Start three to four months before the wedding and aim to have both rings about a month out. Our bands are made to order in around three weeks; engraving, which we quote per piece, adds time. Our wedding ring guide covers matching your band to your partner's, and you can book a free consultation in person or by video.
Straight answers from our Melbourne jewellers.
No. Plain bands suit anyone. Men's plain bands are usually wider and heavier, often 7mm or more, while women's plain bands tend to be slimmer so they sit neatly beside an engagement ring. Savoir-Faire Jewellery makes both, in gold or platinum.
Yes. A plain gold or platinum band is the easiest kind of ring to resize, because the whole band is workable metal. Our bands include one complimentary resize within 12 months.
Yes. Plain bands are the easiest rings to engrave, inside or out. Engraving is quoted per piece and adds time, so allow for it when you order before the wedding.
Customise
Every ring on this page is a starting point. A few considered changes — metal, setting, stone, band — and it becomes unmistakably yours, without starting from scratch.
Pick any ring on this page as your starting point. Change the metal, restyle the setting, swap the stone, adjust the band — keep what works, change what doesn't.
Pick any ring on this page as your starting point. Change the metal, restyle the setting, swap the stone, adjust the band — keep what works, change what doesn't.
Customer Reviews
Every piece is made to order, so we take feedback on fit, finish, and service seriously. Here's what recent clients have told Google.
“Amazing service. Our engagement ring is stunning. So reliable and always making sure that they get everything right. Now we’re organising for them to start making our wedding rings. Thank you so much.”
Narrow bands of 2-4mm sit neatly beside a delicate engagement ring. Men often choose 7mm or wider. A wider band feels tighter at the same size, so get measured for the width you're buying.
Platinum is naturally white, never needs plating and wears to a soft patina without thinning. Gold has the richer colour and 14ct is about 10% harder than 18ct. At Savoir-Faire Jewellery, platinum bands cost the same as 18ct gold.
About three weeks from payment, made to order in our Melbourne workshop. Engraving adds time, so start three to four months before the wedding.
Work one-on-one with a diamond specialist. Live 3D renders, no revision limit, no handovers — approved when you say it's approved.
Work one-on-one with a diamond specialist. Live 3D renders, no revision limit, no handovers — approved when you say it's approved.
Made to order by master jewellers in our Melbourne workshop. Insured shipping, signature box, in your hand in around three weeks.
Made to order by master jewellers in our Melbourne workshop. Insured shipping, signature box, in your hand in around three weeks.
Andrew Nanai
a week ago · Google review
“Fantastic experience with Tom and Conor. I needed an engagement ring urgently and they delivered beyond expectations. The ring is absolutely stunning, the craftsmanship is exceptional, and the whole process was smooth and professional. Couldn’t be happier with the result, highly recommend.”
Liam Cox
5 months ago · Google review
“Conor was an absolute pleasure to deal with.He has tremendous attention to detail. He crafted a 1.5 carat diamond in 18ct gold solitaire, which I absolutely love. He spent a lot of time with me ensuring that he understood exactly what I wanted. I would absolutely recommend his business and I will definately be purchasing from him again. He is a testament to when you love what you do,and you treat people well, success is a given.”
Sharon Morrissey
8 months ago · Google review
