Pam Ponders

Custom wedding rings are growing in popularity every year. The days of “cookie cutter” bands and designs are coming to an end. The choice of custom wedding bands is part of a growing trend toward personalized jewelry of all kinds. A wedding is a unique event that leads to a life together. Couples are choosing custom wedding bands that are uniquely theirs, and that fit the occasion as enduring symbols of lifelong love and commitment. Not only will brides and grooms enjoy a “one of a kind” design, these rings can be customized to fit any budget.

Custom wedding bands come in styles limited only by the couple’s imagination. The choices in materials for the custom wedding rings, and a wide variety of stones and engraving options, mean that each couple is able to create the perfect rings to reflect their personal taste. In terms of metals, gold continues to be the most popular. Gold comes in various colors and carats. Yellow gold continues to be the traditional standard. White gold and rose gold are also attractive choices for custom wedding bands. Many rings are made from a combination of colors, producing greater options for an exclusive design. Other metals being used in custom wedding rings, and personalized jewelry in general, are titanium, platinum, and silver. In choosing a metal, appearance and cost will become the primary factors.

Many custom wedding bands are being made with stones as a crucial part of their design. Engagement rings have traditionally featured a diamond, but increasingly, couples are selecting stones for their custom wedding bands, too, whether for him or for her. Diamonds remain popular, of course, but gemstones are being used with regularity, too.

A final personalizing touch to any custom wedding rings is the engraving, which can be done on either the inner or outer surface. Given the wonderful array of choices, couples today can enjoy custom wedding bands that are as special as their relationship.