Design Details

Wedding bands have become more individual as new designs, personal touches, and creative possibilities are made available. The following is a guide to some of the elements you may want to consider when choosing your own unique wedding bands.

Finishes

Combinations of several finishes, applied to the surface of your wedding bands, are used to create the texture and look perfect for you and your significant other. Here are six basic finishes to consider.

Polished: a high shine finish			Matte or Brushed: a smooth but less shiny finish
Satin: a brushed finish that is finer in texture than matte			Stone: a coarse brushed finish with a more rugged look than matte or satin
Hammer/Repouse: a hand-wrought texture			Cross Peine/Florentine: textured lines flow around, across, or diagonally

Craftsmanship Details

The creation of your wedding band can be further personalized with intricate designs, engravings, or diamond accents. Here are some basic detailing terms.

Milgrain: a raised, beaded line.			Weave/Braid: a raised design that resembles strands of metal woven together.
Beveled Edge: an angled edge with a contrasting or complementary finish.			Filigree: an antique look using fine wire to create elaborate patterns such as rosettes, spirals or vines.

Engraving

Wedding jewelry can be engraved by hand, machine, or laser. Hand engraving is the most traditional and the quality varies depending on the engraver’s skill. Machine engraving is more precise but is limited to one row or words of 20 characters. Laser engraving has recently become very popular due to its crisp, clear quality and the ability to engrave text up to 220 characters. This allows complete messages such as vows, poems, or personal thoughts to be placed directly onto the wedding bands, creating a uniquely romantic sentiment between you and your partner.