Oval engagement rings have become increasingly popular in recent years. This is partly due to their timelessness and their brilliance, and partly due to their surge in popularity with celebrities, including Hailey Bieber, Lady Gaga, and Blake Lively.
One challenge some people find themselves with is how to best pair a wedding band with an oval engagement ring.
What Wedding Bands Look Best with Oval Engagement Rings
An oval engagement ring pairs well with many different bands. To get the best look for you, you’d need to ask yourself:
How would you like your engagement ring and wedding band to fit?
Some people want a flush fit, where the bands almost look seamless. The engagement ring would sit flush against the wedding band, giving a neat, polished look.
Other people want a non-flush fit, where there is a gap between the engagement ring and wedding band. This look is often intentional and can appear more relaxed or natural.
What look you decide best is ultimately up to your own personal style and preferences. That being said, here are a few wedding band styles that are popular for oval engagement rings:
Curved Wedding Bands — A curved wedding band will give you a very seamless look. The band will gently wrap around your oval diamond, giving it the illusion that it looks like one piece. It fits together almost like a puzzle piece and can seem as if it’s almost custom, even when it is not a custom design. Along the same lines, you can choose a v-shaped band that makes for a more geometric feel. This also will frame the band, but may give a little more space between the oval diamond and the wedding band.
Open Wedding Bands — An open wedding band can be a great option for those wanting a little more artistic look to their ring stack or for those that want to have an extra space for a three-ring stack. It helps your oval diamond sit flush with the band, and can adapt to swelling fingers well.
Straight Wedding Bands — There’s nothing wrong with a simple straight wedding band. This classic option is perfect for someone who prefers a non-flush fit, but also wants the diamond to be the main focus on their finger.
Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Band
When it comes to pairing a wedding band with your oval engagement ring, the best way to see what you like is by going down to your local jeweler and trying on different styles. Start with some curved, open, and straight wedding band styles before branching out.
Once you have the stack on your finger, look at the stack from multiple angles and ensure you like how it looks and fits together.
Other things to consider:
- When wearing both a wedding band and your oval engagement ring together, do they rub against each other? If so, it may not be the right pairing as they could damage one another.
- Consider everyday comfort with the rings. If they feel uncomfortable, it’s not the right fit.
- Standard bands just not fitting your oval engagement ring well? Consider getting a custom design wedding band.
Find the Perfect Wedding Band at Levy Jewelers
Stop by Levy Jewelers in Savannah, Georgia, located in the historic downtown area and the Oglethorpe Mall, and we’ll help you find a wedding band that is the perfect match for your oval engagement ring.
Frequently Asked Questions
What wedding band goes best with an oval engagement ring?
Curved, straight, and open wedding band styles are great options that pair with oval engagement rings.
Does a wedding band need to sit flush with an engagement ring?
No! That is entirely up to you. Some people prefer a flush look, while others intentionally have a gap between their rings to let each ring shine.
Can I mix metals in my wedding ring stack?
Yes! Mixing metals intentionally can make it look more dimensional and contemporary.