The 10 Best Wedding Rings
This wiki has been updated 32 times since it was first published in March of 2015. If you’re busy planning your nuptials, make sure you and your betrothed are prepared for the moment in the ceremony when you exchange rings. Our selection of wedding bands includes options for the bride and the groom at a range of prices. You’ll find both simple and elaborate designs, either with or without gemstones, in metals like gold, platinum, and tungsten carbide. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. WeddingBands.com Platinum Plain
2. Oxford Ivy Comfort Fit
3. Vir Jewelers Pave
Editor's Notes
April 29, 2020:
Provide a lasting remembrance of your big day with one of these sturdy and beautiful wedding rings. Our selection features a wide variety of designs in a range of price points to suit every budget. Many models, like the DazzlingRock Enhancer, are designed to be placed around a solitaire engagement ring to create an elegant, three-band look. Others, like the Diamond Delight 1/4 Carat and the DazzlingRock Stackable, are made with a straight design that’s great for stacking with other rings. The same applies to a couple of new additions to our list, including the WeddingBands.com Platinum Plain, which fits nicely next to other rings and also looks elegant all by itself. It’s got rounded edges for comfort and is hard enough not to chip or scratch. It comes with an appraisal certificate as well as a 30-day money-back guarantee.
For a simple, straight design, but with a row of sparkling diamonds, look to the newly added Vir Jewelers Pave, which is from a family-owned New York company that’s been around for three generations. It crafts its wares from conflict-free materials and tests each piece for quality. This particular one contains 13 gemstones in a shared-prong setting. We also added in a timeless choice designed for men, the Oxford Ivy Comfort Fit, which measures a generous five millimeters in width and bears an elegant, understated design. It’s made in the United States and is available in your choice of yellow or white gold, with a 14-karat stamp on the interior.
Our list offers several truly unique models, including the Thorsten Quasar, which boasts a colorful blue-green opal inlay that appears different from all angles as the light hits it. It’s sold in six widths and is made of high-strength tungsten carbide. The Edward Mirell Tension Set is for anyone who prefers a colorful gemstone, and it actually features an entire inlay of amethyst with a solitaire purple stone in the center that appears to be suspended in air. If you prefer a handsome, rugged model with bright metal with an inlay of dark colors, look to the PCH Jewelers Deer Antler, no two of which are exactly alike. Its tungsten carbide construction can stand up to a lifetime of heavy wear without problem.
Special Honors
Tiffany Embrace Band This eye-catching ring holds round brilliant diamonds and round rubies in a platinum shared-prong setting that virtually disappears between the gemstones. Its width measures 3 millimeters, with a total diamond carat weight of .24 and a total ruby carat weight of .4. It’s made of responsibly sourced materials and is available in full and half sizes from four through eight. tiffany.com
Zales Diamond Twist Contour Band Made to be worn alone or to fit nicely around an engagement ring, this shimmering, polished band is crafted in 14-karat rose gold with a contoured ribbon of diamonds that twists along its top edge. The diamonds are connected in a shared-prong design. zalesoutlet.com
Kay Jewelers Diamond Enhancer Ring Add some enchanting sparkle to her solitaire engagement ring on your wedding day with this 14-karat gold enhancer ring which features curves of milgrain petals embellished with shimmering round diamonds. Its total diamond weight is 1/8 carat. It’s part of the Now & Forever bridal collection, and coverage is available for purchase that provides free repairs and resizing for life. kay.com
Blue Nile Satin Finish Wedding Ring Available in yellow or white gold with a center band of lightweight titanium, this ring features a smooth, polished finish that balances nicely against the black center. It’s designed for men and is available in ring sizes between 6-1/2 and 13. It sports a height of 1.9 millimeters and a height of 7.0 millimeters, and is made to last for a lifetime of everyday wear. bluenile.com
4. Thorsten Quasar
5. DazzlingRock Enhancer
6. Edward Mirell Tension Set
7. PCH Jewelers Deer Antler
8. Diamond Delight 1/4 Carat
9. D-Gold Sterling Silver Twisted
10. DazzlingRock Stackable
Karen Bennett lives in Chicago with her family, and when she’s not writing, she can usually be found practicing yoga or cheering on her kids at soccer games. She holds a master’s degree in journalism and a bachelor’s in English, and her writing has been published in various local newspapers, as well as “The Cheat Sheet,” “Illinois Legal Times,” and “USA Today.” She has also written search engine news page headlines and worked as a product manager for a digital marketing company. Her expertise is in literature, nonfiction, textbooks, home products, kids' games and toys, hardware, teaching accessories, and art materials.