The Distinction Between Gentle, Medium & Heavy Marriage ceremony Rings
A comparability of lightweight, medium-weight and heavy-weight wedding ceremony rings.
We create most plain wedding ceremony ring types in a number of totally different thicknesses. Needless to say we confer with thickness (depth) relatively than width.
We create every plain wedding ceremony ring type in a selection of sunshine, medium and heavy weights.
Depth and metallic weight
The depth of a hoop impacts the general weight in any given finger dimension. The gram weight of most valuable metals influences the associated fee. For that reason, a heavy-weight band prices way over a lightweight band.
| Profile | Gentle Weight | Medium Weight | Heavy Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widths | 2mm-8mm | 2mm-8mm | 2mm-8mm |
| Depth | 1.3mm | 1.7mm | 2.1mm |
| Finger Sizes | F-Z+ | F-Z+ | F-Z+ |
| Metals | All | All | All |
| Fingerprint Engraving | No | Sure | Sure |
| Customary Engraving | Sure | Sure | Sure |
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Lightweight wedding ceremony rings
Instance – Mottistone RWD002 mild courtroom wedding ceremony ring
Our light-weight band is often known as a low-profile band. In a typical courtroom lightweight wedding ceremony ring, this type has a depth of 1.3mm, making this the thinnest choice. A slim wedding ceremony ring has two most important benefits. Platinum wedding ceremony bands present a lighter, extra comfy and extra reasonably priced choice. Secondly, the shallow profile on the finger is much less noticeable and extra relaxed when the hand is closed. Lighter profiles make wider males’s wedding ceremony rings cheaper in comparison with different heavier designs. However, if you happen to’re contemplating an engraving similar to a fingerprint design, we advise a heavier design.
Medium-weight wedding ceremony rings
Instance – Osborne RWD001 medium-weight courtroom wedding ceremony ring
Heavy-weight wedding ceremony rings
Instance – Alverstone RWD014 heavy-weight courtroom wedding ceremony ring
Heavy-weight wedding ceremony rings go well with giant fingers, particularly when made in widths over 6mm. Based mostly on our courtroom ring design, they provide a chunky really feel with a depth of sometimes 2.1mm or extra. Heavier weight bands with deeper partitions make appropriate bands for setting diamonds, typically used as eternity rings. Princess-cut diamonds require a heavy ring profile on account of their depth. Diamonds set into lighter profiles could protrude by means of the underside of the ring. By measuring each the depth of the ring and the depth of the meant diamonds, a jeweller can assess the suitability of a band for including diamonds.
Making certain the right finger dimension to your wedding ceremony ring
The most typical dilemma confronted by purchasers must be finger dimension. Most plain bands are appropriate for dimension changes, however patterned, engraved or customised wedding ceremony rings require the right dimension. For that reason, we created an ideal dimension service alongside any buy. Our video under explains how this works, accessible in our showroom or to order on-line.
The right way to get a heavy-weight wedding ceremony ring at a fraction of the associated fee
We now have two solutions if you need a heavy-weight wedding ceremony ring with out the price of a heavy ring (owing to the additional gram weight of the metallic).
Contemplate 9-Carat Gold
Firstly contemplate 9-carat gold as an alternative of 18-carat gold. This lighter choice makes a extra reasonably priced valuable metallic selection, accessible in white, yellow and rose gold colors.
Contemplate a Titanium wedding ceremony band
We additionally counsel reasonably priced Titanium wedding ceremony rings in an thrilling vary of types. Most Titanium designs measure 7mm width in heavy-weight designs. We by no means value Titanium wedding ceremony rings by gram weight, in contrast to valuable metallic rings. For that reason, heavy, large designs make an reasonably priced selection of ring. Furthermore, any engraving and customized impact might be utilized.
Greatest wedding ceremony rings for engravings
In case you are contemplating engraving, we advise a medium-weight wedding ceremony band. As talked about already, fingerprint rings require at the very least a medium depth. A medium-weight wedding ceremony band permits loads of depth for any sample lower into the ring by laser engraving.
View examples under or discover out extra on our devoted fingerprint wedding ceremony ring web page explaining how we flip a marriage ring right into a fingerprint ring.
Medium-weight bands engraved with fingerprints as a part of our bespoke wedding ceremony ring service.
Continuously Requested Questions
Wider rings really feel snugger, however thicker rings really feel no tighter because the internal diameter stays the identical as a hoop with much less depth. Nonetheless, some ring profiles really feel looser owing to the interior form—for instance, flat courtroom bands.
Rings can really feel looser over time, however that is normally as a consequence of weight reduction or seasonal fluctuations, similar to a drop in temperature. Hotter seasons end in a tighter match by comparability.
Sure. Check this by closing your fingers whereas carrying a shallow ring. By comparability, a deep ring feels much less comfy.
Referring to weight, Titanium is the lightest metallic for a hoop. This non-precious metallic gives a low-cost various to heavier valuable metals. We create Titanium wedding ceremony rings in varied widths, types and finger sizes.
In case your ring might be shaken off your hand, it’s too giant. To make sure the right finger dimension, be sure your wedding ceremony ring can solely be eliminated when your hand is outstretched and the ring must be slipped over the knuckle. Guarantee your ring dimension is cosy. In any other case, you threat loss throughout on a regular basis put on.
About Mark Johnson
My title is Mark and I am founder at Serendipity Diamonds. I’ve 30 years or expertise in polished diamonds and jewelry. At present, I work with an professional crew in our Isle of Wight jewelry showroom situated in Ryde. Most of my work includes serving to purchasers in our showroom, engaged on our two web sites and photographing jewelry commissions.
