If you’re looking to find the best wedding band to pair with your engagement ring that features an emerald cut gemstone, here is our guide to matching wedding bands with emerald cut engagement rings.
An emerald cut gemstone may be square or rectangular, with a large surface table and deep clarity offering reflections of colours and white light. They tend to appear larger than other stones of a similar carat weight and will usually be less expensive than a round cut diamond engagement ring.
Selecting a contemporary wedding band allows for the incorporation of current design trends and being made with the use of modern technologies in various metals such as yellow gold, white gold, sterling silver, platinum and titanium.
Understanding the Emerald Cut
The emerald cut diamond is a square or rectangular shaped based on the cut that was used to showcase the high clarity of the green emerald gemstone. Now used for diamonds too, the large open facets appear to allow the viewer to look right into the stone. The cut provides a ‘hall of mirrors’ effect which offers subtle flashes of light.
There are a few things to consider when choosing a wedding band to pair with your emerald cut engagement ring such as whether to include diamonds on the band to further enhance the engagement ring stone or keep it more understated without extra diamonds. If you want a bold appearance, you may choose a thicker width for your wedding band or a slimmer band to let the stone be centre of attention. The most important thing of course is your comfort and what sits best with your engagement ring.
Popular Wedding Band Styles for Emerald Cut Engagement Rings
Find the right match for your emerald cut engagement ring with one of the many wedding band designs available.
Classic Bands
The classic band is a timeless choice. It’s plain and simple allowing the engagement ring to take centre stage creating a sophisticated and elegant look.
Eternity Bands
An eternity band consists of half, full or multiple rows of diamonds, symbolising never ending love. Pairing this style of band with an emerald cut engagement ring will provide some extra sparkle as the emerald cut isn’t as intensely sparkly as a round cut for example.
Contoured and Notched Bands
A contoured wedding band follows the shape of your engagement ring, shaped at the front to fit the curvature of the stone. Notched wedding bands are completely straight but feature a notch that allows the two rings to slot together. The benefits of these designs with the engagement ring is that it directly compliments the elongated shape of the emerald cut stone so the two rings together make a for a snug fit.
Vintage-Inspired Bands
Vintage style bands will often include intricate designs, such as Art Deco inspired geometric patterns, they may also include engravings or milgrain details which is the use of tiny metal beads that create texture and ornate details. These stunning details compliment the timeless design of the sleek emerald cut stone.
Mixed Metal Bands
Whilst it’s perfectly fine to match the metals of the two rings its also a great idea to mix metals of the rings. If you’re engagement ring is set in one metal and the shank is another, why not try wearing a wedding band of a different metal. For example, a yellow gold engagement ring with a platinum setting and a platinum wedding band. Try matching a rose gold wedding band with a white gold engagement ring. If you have a wedding band that is mixed metals for example a white and rose gold twist design, try it with a white gold engagement ring.
Customising Your Wedding Band
Personal Engravings
If you’re looking to add an extra element to your wedding band you can always get your ring engraved. This could be with a loved one’s initials or name, a significant date such as when you first met your partner or the date of your nuptials, a symbol such as a heart, the name of an important place, a short quote you like etc. Having this added personal touch on your ring set makes it uniquely yours and will spark extra sentiment whenever you look at the ring. It also makes it easier to identify if you ever lost it.
Gemstone Accents
You don’t just have to have diamonds on a wedding band, if you love another gemstone consider incorporating that too. Consider the symbolism behind the gemstone as each represent different things for example rubies are considered one of the most romantic stones representing passion, for an emerald cut emerald ring the emerald can signify love and rebirth and in an emerald cut aquamarine ring the aquamarine can symbolise hope, health and fertility. You could also consider you and your partners birthstone for example a turquoise is synonymous with December. You could always combine multiple stones for example your favourite gemstone alternating with diamonds.
It’s important to consider the durability of the gemstone as some will be better for everyday wearing than others. Refer to the Mohs scale of hardness where the higher they score, the more durable they will be. Diamonds are the hardest stone measuring a 10, rubies and sapphires are good option each coming in with a score of 9.
The style of your band should be kept in mind as some metals will combine better than others, for example diamonds pair well with yellow, white, rose gold and platinum whereas coloured stones work well with yellow gold. Rose gold bands flatter pink hued stones well.
Practical Considerations
Your comfort is the most important thing, especially with how much you wear a wedding band so consider this when choosing your wedding band. Narrow rings are unobtrusive and flatter bands with rounded edges will have comfort. Make sure the fit is correct for it to sit comfortably that it goes over your knuckles but is snug on the finger. Those with sensitive skin may want to avoid certain metals or engravings, as well as straight, wide, thick bands as they may pinch at the skin.
Durability and Maintenance
To ensure that both rings beauty is preserved throughout time there are a few ways to care for them. Keep them cleaned regularly using warm soapy water and gently scrub using a soft bristled tooth brush. Avoid harsh chemicals such as bleach and if unsure take the rings to a professional jeweller. Jewellers can also check the prongs and settings to see if any of the stones are loose. Don’t keep touching the stones as the oils and pressure from our hands will gradually loosen the stone. Remove your rings before showering, going swimming or doing exercise or sports that may risk damaging them. When not wearing your rings ensure they are safely stored in a jewellery box and keep separate from other pieces.
Budget-Friendly Options
Weddings can be an expensive ordeal so consider the following tips where you can save some of your wedding budget when buying a wedding band. Make sure you know your ring size so that you can search accordingly and save on having to pay for a resizing unless of course the provider offers it for free. Simplistic designs will often be less expensive and lack of precious stones will bring the cost down. Silver wedding bands or a lower carat of gold won’t be as durable but wont cost as much. Thinner bands are less expensive as are those that lack engravings or customisations. You could also consider an antique or vintage ring, pre loved rings can be more affordable and have unique character and history to them. Try negotiating a discount as some jewellers will be willing to reduce the price.
In conclusion, when it comes to pairing your wedding band with an emerald cut engagement ring you should consider the metals, the thickness of the band, additional gemstones, details and your personal style and comfort. Emerald cut engagement rings can work with many wedding band designs so explore the vast range of wedding bands to find the perfect match for you and your engagement ring.
