Wedding Ring Guide

You'll be wearing your wedding bands for the rest of your lives. Carefully choose the perfect ones, taking into account your budget, lifestyle, personalities, and any time constraints. To help you get started, here are some important things to keep in mind.

Prong Set Bands

Diamonds on the band are held up by shared
prongs. Prong settings use less metal and
show off more diamond.

Channel Set Bands

Diamonds are held in place between a
metal channel.

Designer Match

Most designers will readily have an exact
match to your engagement ring. We can
easily find this for you.

Eternity Bands

An eternity band is one that has diamonds,
either prong or channel set, that go all the
way around.

Endless Options

There are no set rules except that you should
follow your heart.

Men's Wedding Bands

CLASSIC, COMFORTABLE, TRADITIONAL

Metals

Any style ring you see on our site (both
men's and women's) can be made in any
metal. Platinum is the most sought after
metal material. It is a white precious metal
that is heavier than gold and will never
change color. Other popular options include
gold– white, rose, and yellow– and palladium.
Today we also carry alternative metals like
Titanium and Tantalum.

Finishes

Generally, rings will either be highly polished
or matte. Examples of matte finishes are
brushed, glass blasted, or sand blasted. For
the more fashion-forward man, there are also
more elaborate designs to choose from.

Coming In For Sizing Is A Must

  • Most common size for men: 10
  • Most common size for women: 6 ½

Will you be wearing your wedding band with your engagement ring? Will it have diamonds too? Stacking certain sizes, shapes, and settings of rings can put your diamonds at risk of scratching each other. Our experts will help you choose from a wide selection of styles that are compatible with your ring and teach you how to care for them.

Will Our Wedding Rings Be Ready In Time?

The earlier you get your rings, the better. Some say 3 months before the wedding – why not shoot for 6 months and enjoy stress-free shopping and more time for adjustments. Our designers will ask for 5-6 weeks for custom sized rings. While it will probably fit after the first try, they’ll need another 4 weeks for further adjustments. Remember to take into account if you’re going out of town.

Mervis Experience

If you have any questions or want to schedule a time to come visit, just give us a call

Tysons, VA:703-448-9000
Rockville, MD:301-231-0030
Washington, DC :202-293-0600

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