Engagement vs. Wedding Rings: Here's everything you need to know

If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between an engagement ring and a wedding ring, or why some people wear two rings on their left hand, we have all your questions answered here!

The difference between an engagement ring versus a wedding ring is that while both rings are symbolic symbols of love and commitment, the former represents your proposal - a promise you're making before tying yourself down with someone else legally for life - while the latter signifies your vows taken together as wife and husband through ceremony rituals during the wedding.

Engagement rings can be any ring. The most important thing is choosing a style that your partner will enjoy wearing and pairs well with their personal style. Some people prefer the classic look of a pave diamond engagement ring (check out our full guide on choosing the best pave engagement rings here), while others choose a more old school approach with a more vintage look.

Diamond wedding rings/bands can fall into two categories: standard and eternity bands. A standard band has a continuous loop around the finger without any breaks throughout its length while an eternity band contains wider gaps between each bead in order to accommodate larger diamond pieces.

Both of these rings can also be customized to fit the style and size of your partner’s ring finger, just keep in mind that rings featuring larger stones will require alterations so they can comfortably fit on the finger without being too snug or loose.

Do You Need Both an Engagement Ring and Wedding Ring?

Whether you choose to wear your engagement rings or wedding ring (or both) are totally up to personal preference. You can stick with tradition, or go your own way, making a choice that better suits your taste and priorities.

In whatever way possible, make your choice about style symbolic of how committed you are to each other as individuals and as a couple. There are no hard and fast rules.

You can wear your engagement ring and wedding band on the same hand, or you could choose to have them each be an individual part of one complete set. The choice is up to you!

Wedding Ring vs. Wedding Band

Wedding rings and wedding bands are the same: a ring given at the wedding ceremony that symbolises marriage. The two terms can be interchangeable, but typically men wear a simple metal band, whilst women have more variety in style from classic to eternity with different materials like rose gold and platinum.

Engagement and Wedding Ring Combinations

Pairing an engagement ring with a wedding ring can be tricky. Not only do you need to find the perfect style for both rings, but they also have to match in metal type and colour as well as fit perfectly together without rubbing against each other. Just like finding your spouse-to-be before asking them this question “will you marry me?” it's important that the person who provides these two precious pieces of jewellery is experienced enough so that one mistake doesn't spoil all others efforts!

Both engagement rings and wedding rings play an important role in every couple's love story. Here at 28 Diamonds, we can help you write that perfect story; get in touch with us and we can help create a beautiful engagement ring she will say yes to, and make the perfect complimentary wedding ring.