Elevate Your Oval: A Guide to Choosing the Ideal Wedding Band
Discover wedding bands for oval rings that fit seamlessly together. Consider popular styles, metal types, and more, finding customized, one-of-a-kind pieces.
Pairing your oval engagement ring with a wedding band signifies a complete partnership and marks the beginning of a beautiful marriage. The classic appearance of an oval engagement ring looks stunning with various bands, making it a delightful challenge to find the perfect wedding band. This article will help you make the best choice. We’ll also discuss the unique aesthetic advantages of an oval-cut center diamond and the best way to care for your new rings.
Understanding the Oval’s Elegance
Whether you’re looking for a minimal, timeless, or vintage-inspired engagement ring, an oval-cut diamond is an excellent option. This stone shape is considered to be a “fancy shape” and can be thought of as a round brilliant diamond that’s been elongated or as a softer, rounded version of the cushion cut.
Its elongated shape not only creates a flattering look on the finger but also makes the diamond appear larger than its actual carat size, adding to its popularity in a variety of settings. Oval engagement rings feature an oval-cut diamond, moissanite, or other gemstones, such as rubies or sapphires.
Before pairing an oval engagement ring with a band, consider the aesthetic of your particular engagement ring and the type of band that could most complement it.
Popular Wedding Band Styles for Oval Rings
Olive Ave Jewelry bands are designed with the utmost precision and aesthetic attention. Our jewelry designers are ready to help you sort through the most popular and unique bands to find the one that will complement your engagement ring flawlessly. Below are the primary band categories you can easily view in our online store.
- Classic Bands: This timeless wedding band style features a straight, complete circle and creates a classic wedding look.
- Contour Bands: A contour band follows the natural curve of your oval-cut gemstone. Each contour band is uniquely designed to complement the size and shape of your specific oval engagement ring, ensuring a personalized and harmonious look. This attention to detail creates a truly one-of-a-kind combination that reflects your individual style and the beauty of your engagement ring.
- Gap Bands: A gap band has a section of ring cut out, allowing the band to sit flush with your engagement ring. It’s modern and sleek, appearing as though your rings are custom-designed for one another.
Gap bands are generally not recommended if your engagement ring is raised, as this can create a less visually appealing effect. For engagement rings with exposed edges, a full-circle wedding band may be a more suitable choice.
Elegant Wedding Bands to Complement Your Ring
Choosing the Perfect Metal
It’s traditional to choose a wedding band that matches the metal type of your engagement ring. However, mixing metals can give your wedding set a fresh, modern look. Regardless, there are no rules for metal pairing, and each metal is gorgeous in its own respect, offering qualities that cater to your unique tastes.
At Olive Ave Jewelry, we offer three gold options for engagement and wedding rings.
- 14k yellow gold remains a timeless favorite, cherished for its natural warmth and luxurious appearance.
- 14k white gold offers a sleek, modern look, similar in tone to stunning silver.
- 14k rose gold creates a soft, romantic hue and adds a touch of vintage charm.
Do you dream of a band made of alternative metal? Our experts can create a custom design using different metals, including platinum.
Diamond or No Diamond?
Debating between a simple metal band or a diamond wedding band involves your personal style and aesthetic goals. A minimalist may adore an all-metal band's simplicity and clean lines paired with a solitaire oval ring. Meanwhile, an art-deco fan will love the vintage feel of a diamond-decorated band with a halo oval ring.
Here are the other features to consider when picking your dream band:
- Shapes: The lab-grown diamonds or natural diamonds on your wedding band can be cut in different shapes that complement your oval ring. Choose between stunning marquise, elegant baguette, classic emerald cut diamonds, and more.
- Gemstones: You can adorn your band with alternative stones like sapphires, emeralds, or moissanite. These contrast beautifully with your diamond engagement ring or compliment a colored engagement stone.
Olive Ave Jewelry ethically sources all of its gemstones from only the most trusted vendors worldwide. Our talented and experienced goldsmiths make all of our fine jewelry from the finest quality materials.
Creating a Harmonious Stack
A ring stack is made of multiple bands worn together as a cohesive set. This includes your engagement ring and several wedding bands, which can be added or swapped to reflect your style and commemorate special occasions.
The classic stack typically includes two or three bands, depending on their thickness and how comfortable you are wearing multiple rings. Wedding ring stacks allow you to express your creativity and mix metals, styles, and gemstones.
Follow these tips to create a harmonious stack that you’ll adore.
- Choose Your Bands Wisely: Select wedding bands that complement your engagement ring. Focus on the size, shape, and metal of each band. Popular styles like pavé bands, bezel-set bands, and baguette bands are known for their smooth edges and versatility.
- Mix Metals and Stones: Don't hesitate to mix different metals and stones to match your personal style. Combining metals or incorporating various stone colors can create a unique and personalized stack. For instance, pairing a distinct emerald baguette band with a solid white gold band can create an alluring look.
- Opt for Odd Numbers: Odd numbers of rings often create a more visually appealing arrangement. Three rings may look better than four in terms of balance and style.
- Start with Three Rings: To build a well-balanced stack, begin with three rings, including your engagement ring. Gradually add more rings until you achieve your desired look, ensuring you can still comfortably bend your finger.
Remember that wider bands can fit more snugly. If you plan to stack multiple wider bands, consider sizing up your engagement ring by a quarter or half size for optimal comfort. An online consultation with Olive Ave's jewelry team will help narrow your options, whether through photos or an appointment.
The Olive Ave Jewelry experts are standing by, ready to help you design a stack that perfectly reflects your individuality and radiant love story.
Caring for Your Wedding Bands
Each piece in the Olive Ave collection is crafted with the highest quality materials and designed to last a lifetime with proper care. Follow our expert tips to care for your new band and keep it in excellent shape.
- Clean your ring frequently, ideally every 3-4 weeks, to maintain its shine.
- Always remove your ring during activities that heavily use your hands, such as cleaning, working out, swimming, or similar activities.
- Store your rings in secure locations when not wearing them to keep them safe.
- Protect your ring from harsh cleaning agents or chemicals to prevent exposure and damage.
Our at-home cleaning kits are specially designed to safely clean your jewelry.
Find Your Perfect Pairing at Olive Ave Jewelry
Your dream band and gorgeous pairing await you at Olive Ave Jewelry. We’ll help you sort through your style choices, pick between metals, consider alternative gemstones, and create a stack you’ll love forever.
Explore our collection of wedding bands and oval engagement rings for your perfect set. Enjoy the process and discover your dream wedding band with Olive Ave Jewelry.
