If you’re a bride who doesn’t want to wear an engagement ring daily or want to save it for special occasions, you’ve come to the right place! A wedding band can be worn by itself for everyday wear, since it’s lighter and easier to have on while doing most tasks. Many brides don’t plan ahead for this, but it’s important to choose a wedding band that is lovely enough to be worn by itself. The wedding band should look fashionable and allow your individuality and style to shine! In this blog post, I’ll show you examples of wedding bands that are beautiful enough to be worn on their own.
Let’s get started, beginning with a recent Ask Emmaline question that inspired this blog article.
Bride-to-be, Jessica, asks,
“Hi Emmaline, I have a beautiful engagement ring but I don’t typically wear jewelry daily. Once we’re married, I plan to wear my wedding band by itself but the silicone bands aren’t really my style. I want something with sparkle and a unique style. I’m worried a plain wedding band won’t be bold enough to wear by itself. Do you have any suggestions for wedding bands that can be worn on their own?”
Great question, Jessica! Thanks for writing. I understand the desire to wear a wedding band without the engagement ring, so great planning ahead! I’ll help you find a wedding band that looks great solo. Read on for suggestions!
The Importance of Choosing the Right Wedding Band
Wedding bands are a symbol of love, worn for a lifetime to show your commitment. A wedding band doesn’t need to be boring and bland, but should look nice and reflect your own personal style. As you point out, not wearing jewelry that’s heavy daily is a concern to some brides-to-be. Others worry about losing a diamond, getting in the way of daily activities, work, or even worse – misplacing the engagement ring.
Here’s what to look for when choosing a wedding band.
Mixing and Matching Wedding Bands
Do your engagement ring and wedding band have to match? There’s no rule that says they must, although having the same metals and styles will create a cohesive and fashionable wedding band stack. However, if you plan to wear the wedding ring by itself on most occasions, it’s okay to experiment and mix and match different metals and textures for a look that’s entirely its own.
Finding the perfect wedding band that looks fashionable and shows off your individuality sounds like a big task, but it’s easy when you know where to look. For a wedding band worthy of taking center stage, check out Penelli Belle. She offers engagement rings and bands as stacking sets, as well as wedding bands that are beautiful enough to be worn on their own.
Finding a Wedding Band with Standalone Beauty
Here are some styles to consider, which have standout design and unique details that can be appreciated even without an engagement ring. You can see the full collection here.
The Delphine
A pretty curved diamond wedding band like this one will surely make your engagement ring jealous. :) Get it here.
The Dogwood
This dogwood flower wedding ring can be worn by itself. It shimmers and shines with four full-cut diamonds. Available here.
The Dot and Bubble
The Dot and Bubble band can be worn as a wedding ring by itself, with your engagement ring, or as an eternity band. See it here.
The Fig
Crave a nature-inspired look? Choose The Fig, a nature brand 14k gold satin finish band that is finished with .20 carats of natural diamonds.
The Elsa
Lovely on its own or paired with an engagement ring, the Elsa is a spectacular design featuring a vintage-inspired look. Find out more here.
The Penelope
Wear this platinum diamond wedding band by itself for the ultimate in shimmer and sparkle. Get the details here.
The Diana
Looking for a wider design? Check out The Diana, a stand alone ring worthy of pairing with or without an engagement ring. I love the way these Moissanites sparkle and shine! See more examples here.
Embracing Individuality in Wedding Band Design
In addition to these fabulous styles, further incorporate personalization with birthstones or engravings to add a personal touch to the traditional wedding band. See some examples here.
Wearing Your Wedding Band on Its Own with Confidence
Some people have doubts about wearing their wedding band on its own when the band isn’t big or bold enough. But as I’ve shown you in these examples, wearing a wedding band by itself that resonates your style and shows off a little sparkle is plenty! In fact, these examples are gorgeous enough to leave your engagement ring feeling all the envy. 😉
So go on, be proud and confident wearing your wedding band alone! Many are doing so and you shouldn’t be concerned about leaving your engagement band behind and rocking a wedding band alone when you need a break.
In this article, you learned how important it is to find a wedding band that reflects your style and individuality to wear with your engagement ring – and on its own. Wearing a wedding band by itself can be done so with confidence and pride, especially when you find just the right style. If you enjoy the rings in this feature, be sure to visit PenelliBelle.com or the Etsy shop for dozens of wedding bands and engagement ring pairings.
Thanks so much to Jessica for writing. I hope it helps you find a style you love!
If you’re struggling to find your own perfect wedding band, let me know in the comments below or on Instagram and I’ll help you find what you’re looking for.
xo
Emma
Penelli Belle is a Featured Artist at Emmaline Bride.
