Engagement rings tend to steal the spotlight when it comes to marriage-related jewelry, but the wedding band shouldn’t be overlooked. After all, this is the only part of the wedding that you’ll be looking at every day for a very long time. We suggest thinking of a wedding band as a piece of jewelry you love while worn solo, that isn’t necessarily made to be so matchy-matchy with your engagement ring and that can potentially stack with your engagement ring and other bands down the road.
Your wedding band is not only a symbol of your love and commitment to your spouse, but it’s also a piece of jewelry you’ll wear every day. We suggest thinking about whether you gravitate toward more subtle or statement-making jewelry in your everyday life than consider your lifestyle, too. If you’re super-active, you’ll need a more durable band. If you do want stones, bezel or flush settings offer the most protection and since it’s a ring you will wear and treasure for the rest of your life, the gems or materials you select should be durable.
Fit and comfort are extremely important factors, too. Always look for style and quality, but never compromise on comfort. When a ring doesn’t fit well, it’s obvious and doesn’t look good. We also acknowledge the importance of knowing if your ring can be resized over time — if not, go up in size for something like an eternity band, which often can’t be resized. Fingers do change with time, so be sure to take the weather into account, too. With heat, we tend to swell and in cold weather, our fingers tend to shrink.
Our team at Padis Jewelry is here to help guide you in selecting a band that matches your style and lifestyle. Join us March 26th and throughout the month of March as we host our Wedding Band Faire featuring expanded designer collections and the Bay Area’s largest and finest selection of wedding bands! We will have wedding band specialists on hand for you to connect with. Browse thousands of bands at prices too good to publish.
You can RSVP to our March 26th Wedding Band Faire by contacting us at concierge@padisjewelry.com or 415-861-5388. Mention that you saw us in this magazine and receive a special piece of jewelry as one of our neighbors!
By Steve Padis, Padis Jewelry and The Forevermark Boutique at Broadway Plaza