Pear cut diamonds’ unique shape means that you’re likely to need a wedding ring that’s specially made in order for it to fit snugly next to the engagement ring. This isn’t always the case though and it depends on both the size of the stone and the design of the ring. You may be able to choose a band from one of our collections that just happens to fit snuggly next to your engagement ring, you can view our selection here.
In most cases, with a pear cut ring, the wedding ring will go underneath the engagement ring, next to the curved end of the stone. This isn’t to say that you couldn’t have a ring made to fit on the other side, the pointed end, but it does make it a little bit more complicated and there would probably need to be some kind of gap in the middle or a have rather pronounced V-shape.
Normally, the wedding ring will need to have a gentle curve to it, in order to account for the shape of the stone. The bigger the stone, the more pronounced this curve may need to become in order to fit around it.
The diamonds and the width of the engagement band in the diagram below, are the same size. However, the diamonds are positioned differently on the band. One is in the centre, whereas the other is placed higher up, and this affects the curve that is required on the wedding band.
Metal
In terms of the colour of the metal used, you can go for whatever suits your taste. For example, yellow gold, white gold, or platinum. However, it’s always a good idea to have the same metal used for both the engagement and the wedding ring. This means that if you have a platinum engagement ring, then it’s a good idea to have a platinum wedding band. This is because platinum is harder and denser than white gold, so if you have a platinum wedding ring next to a white gold engagement ring, the former will wear the latter away.
There’s no limit to the width of the band, though a really thick band will push your engagement ring higher up your finger. Normally a wedding band will be between 1.5 and 3.5mm wide.
Diamond wedding band
Having diamonds set into your wedding ring is more popular than ever, and there’s nothing stopping you from having diamonds set into a band that’s custom made to fit your pear cut engagement ring.
All kinds of diamonds can be used, though round diamonds are the most popular ,and there are various different types of setting styles. Again, you may be able to select a ring from our collections however there’s a fair chance you will need to speak to a designer about having something custom made.
Diamond set shaped wedding bands
Yellow gold
Traditionally, diamonds have been set into white gold or platinum, to enhance their white colour. However, the trend for yellow gold has seen more diamonds set into yellow gold. The extent to which setting diamonds in a white metal enhances their colour is debated and, in practice, when rings are being worn, you won’t notice. So if you prefer yellow gold, then go for a yellow gold diamond set wedding ring.
Shaped wedding band with sapphire and diamonds
Comfort fit custom shape wedding ring
To make rings more comfortable to wear, the inside will be slightly curved instead of completely flat. This means that there are no sharp edges and your finger will only ever be in contact with a smooth, curved surface.
Sapphire wedding rings
Diamonds aren’t the only gemstones that you can have set into a shaped wedding band, there is of course a whole plethora of coloured gemstones to choose from. Some are better than others for wedding bands, as these items of jewellery need to stand up to daily wear and tear given that most people wear their wedding rings every day.
Rubies and sapphires are the next most suitable stones after diamonds, as they are the next hardest, measuring 9 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. Luckily, sapphires come in a whole range of colours, so you’re not limited in the colours you can choose from.
Emeralds are also sometimes used in wedding rings, however they need a little extra care.
Alternatively, you can have coloured gemstones set alternately with diamonds.
How it’s made
In order to get the shape of the wedding ring to match perfectly with your engagement ring, the goldsmith making it will need to take your engagement ring for a short time. This is so they can match the curve exactly, or file in the shapes required to accommodate the claws and bezels on your engagement ring.