Platinum Rings top row left to right: Ritani, Brilliant Earth, Single Stone. Middle Row: Ritani. Last row left to right: Ritani, Single Stone

The Ultimate Gift for Engaged Couples: exchanging platinum wedding bands

Choosing wedding bands to be exchanged during the wedding ceremony is a fun activity for most couples to engage in (no pun intended). What we love about today's engagement ring and wedding band style is that you no longer feel the need to be so matchy-matchy as days in the past! Some wedding ring sets look absolutely stunning as a matching set and some look phenomenal with something different, just depends on your style and what you want on your hand at all times! Start the wedding band process by first selecting the metal, and we recommend platinum. Platinum is pure, rare and eternal. It is a naturally white metal that will complement your engagement ring and other jewelry perfectly, and will hold your stones securely if you choose a diamond set band.

For your last holiday season as a non-married couple, it is a sweet idea to exchange platinum wedding bands as your holiday gifts. How you approach the gifting is up to you! You can either make a day-date of it and go shopping together and then share a glass of bubbly over dinner, you can drop hints now so your favorite band is waiting for you to unwrap, or you can surprise gift one another a band you chose with the other in mind. The options for gifting are endless these days and so are the wedding band styles.

For her, consider how your wedding band will pair with your engagement ring. If the engagement ring has lots of pave diamonds around the band, perhaps a simple band would be a great addition. If the engagement ring is a solitaire diamond, we love the idea of having a micro-pave diamond wedding band... or even incorporating birthstones for a pop of color! Platinum's naturally white color and strength pairs perfectly with your engagement ring.

For him, we've seen it all lately. Some traditional, simple bands and some with a little masculine bling - both that we love! There is no right or wrong in general, but just keep in mind the style of your fiance. Consider platinum to be his other perfect match.

Even if your wedding isn’t soon after the holidays, be sure to plan for your wedding bands early! Spend the time determining your style, and ensure that you have budget set aside for your bands, after all… your wedding jewelry and memories are the only things that last past the actual wedding date!

Discover your dream wedding band now!