Men's Wedding Bands & Rings

How wide should a men's wedding band be?

Width is mostly taste. Narrow bands (2-4mm) read as understated; 7mm and wider is the common choice for men and shows more metal. As a rule of thumb, a wider band suits a broader hand, and a 5-6mm band looks more balanced on a slimmer finger.

What catches people out is the size. A wider band feels tighter at the same marked size, because more metal grips the knuckle, so wide bands usually need sizing up slightly. Never assume your usual size carries across to a different width.

What is a comfort fit wedding band?

A comfort fit band has a rounded, domed inside edge, so it touches less of the finger and slides over the knuckle more easily. That also makes a given size feel looser than a flat-inside band, and many people size down about half a size for comfort fit.

The names you'll see for band shapes describe the outside and the inside:

Profile	Outside	Inside	Feel
Court	Rounded	Rounded	The classic comfort fit
Flat court	Flat	Rounded	Modern look, comfortable wear
D-shape	Rounded	Flat	Traditional; sits closer to the finger
Flat	Flat	Flat	Clean lines; the snuggest fit

Our Marcel is a classic court band. Whichever profile you choose, get measured for that profile.

Platinum or gold for a men's wedding band?

• Platinum is naturally white and never needs plating. It scratches, but a scratch moves the metal rather than removing it, so it develops a soft patina and can be polished back again and again without thinning. Our platinum bands cost the same as 18ct gold.
• 18ct gold has the richest colour. 14ct is about 10% harder, which you notice over years of daily wear, so it's the better pick for hands-on work.
• 9ct is the budget option. Because men's bands carry far more metal than a slim women's band (about three times as much), the purity moves the price a long way: the same men's band in 9ct costs less than half its 18ct price.
• White gold is rhodium plated for its bright finish, and the plating needs redoing every year or two.

We make bands only in gold and platinum, which can be resized and repaired. Tungsten, titanium, ceramic and cobalt-chrome bands can't be resized at all: if the fit changes, the ring has to be replaced.

Shop by metal: platinum, yellow gold, white gold or rose gold.

Plain, textured or diamond-set?

• Plain polished bands, like our court and bevelled designs, are the most durable and the easiest to resize and engrave. See classic men's wedding bands.
• Satin and hammered finishes hide everyday scratches better than a high polish. Over the years the texture softens towards polish, and it can be refreshed in the workshop.
• Diamond-set bands range from a single stone set into a three-section band to a channel of baguettes. A channel setting holds the stones flush between two walls of metal, so nothing catches. See unique men's wedding bands and multi-colour wedding bands.

Getting the size right

Men often haven't worn a ring before, so their size is a guess. Measure at the end of the day, when fingers are largest, and not when you're cold, which shrinks fingers noticeably. We'll send a free ring sizing kit, or use our ring size finder. Most designs also include one free resize in the first 12 months.

How much does a men's wedding band cost?

For a men's band, the metal decides most of the price: how much there is, and which one. The same design costs least in 9ct, more in 14ct, and most in 18ct or platinum, which we price the same. Where a band is set with diamonds, they're included in the price shown.

Start looking three to four months before the wedding and aim to have both rings about a month out. Bands are made in around three weeks, but engraving adds time. Our wedding ring guide covers the rest, including matching his band to hers.