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A curved or contour wedding band is shaped to follow the outline of your engagement ring, so the two sit flush with no gap between them. Savoir-Faire Jewellery makes curved bands to order in our Melbourne workshop in 9ct, 14ct or 18ct gold or platinum, either with a ready-made curve or fitted to your ring.
Buying guide
A curved band solves a fit problem, not a style one. Here's how to tell whether you need one, and whether a ready-made curve will do or your ring needs a band of its own.
A contour wedding band is a band with a curve or notch shaped to hug the profile of an engagement ring, so the two rings sit flush. You'll also see them called curved, contoured or shadow bands. They're the same idea.
The curve exists because of a fit problem. A raised engagement ring setting leaves a wedge-shaped gap above a straight band, and the straight band rocks against the finger because only one edge touches the engagement ring. A contour band fills that gap and lets the pair sit as one.
Only if your engagement ring's setting is raised. This is the most useful thing to check before you shop:
| Engagement ring | Band that sits flush |
|---|---|
| High-set solitaire, halo, prominent claws or side stones | Curved or contour band |
| Low solitaire, bezel or other flat setting | Straight band |
If your setting is raised, don't assume a pretty straight band will work; it usually won't. If your setting is low or bezel-set, don't let anyone sell you a curved band you don't need. Bring your engagement ring to a consultation and we'll tell you which you need. See halo engagement rings and bezel engagement rings for the two ends of that range.
Manon is our ready-made curved band: a gentle chevron curve with a continuous line of round brilliant diamonds following it. It sits flush against engagement rings whose profile its curve happens to match.
A fitted band is cut to your specific engagement ring. That's the answer for an oval, pear or marquise ring with a halo, or any centre stone that sits at a height or angle a ready-made curve doesn't follow. If we made your engagement ring, we keep its 3D model on file, so a fitted band is designed to the exact ring rather than guessed from a photo.
Our verdict: if Manon's curve sits flush against your ring, it's the quicker choice. For anything else, have a band fitted.
Yes. Our curved bands come in 9ct, 14ct or 18ct yellow, white or rose gold, or platinum. Match the band to your engagement ring's metal. A contour band touches the engagement ring along the whole of its curve, not just at one edge, so the usual rule applies with more force: when two rings of different hardness rub together, the softer one wears faster where they meet.
White gold is rhodium plated, and a daily-worn white gold ring needs re-plating roughly every 12 to 18 months. Platinum is naturally white and never needs plating. Our wedding ring guide compares the metals side by side.
Metal decides most of a band's price, and any diamonds are included. The same design costs least in 9ct, more in 14ct, and most in 18ct or platinum, which we price the same. Yellow, white and rose gold cost the same. A band fitted to your own ring is quoted for that ring, because the shape is made for it.
For other slim bands to sit beside an engagement ring, see our women's wedding rings and pavé wedding rings, or book a free consultation in person or by video and bring your ring.
Straight answers from our Melbourne jewellers.
Nothing important. All three names describe a wedding band shaped to follow the outline of an engagement ring so the two sit flush. Jewellers use the terms interchangeably.
No. A ready-made curve only sits flush against rings whose profile it matches. For other rings, especially ovals, pears and marquise with a halo, the band needs to be cut to that specific engagement ring.
Yes, but it's designed to be worn with its engagement ring. On its own, the curve leaves a visible dip. If you often take your engagement ring off, keep that in mind.
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.”
For a band fitted to your ring, yes, unless Savoir-Faire Jewellery made your engagement ring. We keep the 3D model of every ring we make, so we can design a fitted band from it.
A ready-made curved band takes around three weeks from payment. A band cut to fit your engagement ring can add a week to a month, so start three to four months before the wedding.
Usually, and our bands include one complimentary resize within 12 months. Bands set with pavé diamonds may be limited, so get your size right before ordering.
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
