A straight band
Works when the engagement ring’s setting sits high enough for a band to slide beneath it. The simplest, most versatile choice.
Look for: classic, shared-prong, and channel-set bands
Wedding bands · In Falls Church or virtually
A ring you’ll wear every day deserves a closer look.
Your wedding band is the piece you’ll wear most. The right one depends on your engagement ring, your hands, and the way you live. Narrow down styles, metals, and fit here, then try your favorites on together with one of our advisors.
- Bring your engagement ring and try bands right beside it
- Choose both bands in one private appointment
- Complimentary resizing within six months of purchase
Start where you are
Which band are you choosing?
Four common starting points. Each leads to the bands most likely to suit you, with notes on what to compare.
Women’s bands
A band to wear with your engagement ring
Classic metal and diamond bands, including curved styles shaped to sit close to the ring you already wear.
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Men’s bands
A men’s band built for every day
Gold, platinum, and tantalum, typically 4 to 8 mm wide, in polished, satin, brushed, and hammered finishes.
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Anniversary bands
A band to mark a milestone
Multi-row and full-circle diamond bands for an anniversary, a new chapter, or a fuller stack.
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Custom design
A band made to match
For an unusual engagement ring, family stones, or a pair designed together, made by our on-site master jewelers.
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Band finder
Narrow it down in three questions.
There’s no single best wedding band, only the best one for your ring, your hands, and your taste. Your answers suggest a starting point and what to ask about at your appointment.
How will you wear it?
How much sparkle?
How do your hands spend the day?
Where we’d start
A classic polished band
With no stones to catch or loosen, a plain band is the most carefree choice, and a high polish shows off the metal. 18K gold has the richest color; platinum stays white without plating.
Worth knowing
The profile changes the look more than you might expect. Try half-round, flat, and comfort fit side by side.
Where we’d start
A comfort-fit band in platinum, 14K gold, or tantalum
No stones to knock loose, and a rounded inside edge slides over the knuckle more easily. 14K gold is harder than 18K, and platinum and tantalum both stand up well to daily wear.
Worth knowing
A satin or brushed finish softens the look of everyday scuffs. Gold and platinum bands can be refinished later.
Where we’d start
A shared-prong or pavé diamond band
Fine prongs hold each diamond with very little metal, so light reaches the stones from every side and the band sparkles at every angle.
Worth knowing
Small prongs deserve a periodic check. Bring the band in with your engagement ring for cleaning and inspection.
Where we’d start
A channel-set or bar-set diamond band
The diamonds sit inside walls of metal, protected from knocks, with a smooth surface that won’t catch on gloves, knits, or hair.
Worth knowing
You trade a little sparkle for peace of mind. Seeing both styles together makes the difference easy to judge.
Where we’d start
A full-circle anniversary band
Diamonds circle the entire band, so it looks the same however the ring turns on your finger.
Worth knowing
A full-circle anniversary band generally can’t be resized later, so we take extra care to confirm your size.
Where we’d start
A three-quarter anniversary band
Diamonds where they’re seen, with a plain section underneath that takes the knocks of daily life.
Worth knowing
That plain section means the band can usually be resized later, unlike a full-circle anniversary band.
Bring your engagement ring. If its center stone sits low or has a halo, a straight band may leave a gap, so we’ll try straight and contoured bands against it.
Worn on its own, a band can carry a little more width. Try two or three widths on your hand; the difference is easier to feel than to see on screen.
Anniversary bands are often stacked with the rings you already wear. Bring them so we can see how a new band sits beside them.
A starting point, not a rule. Your advisor will show you alternatives side by side.
Pairing with your engagement ring
How will your two rings sit together?
It’s the question we hear most, and the hardest one to judge on a screen. Most pairings fall into one of three approaches.
A contoured band
Curves around a low, wide, or halo setting so the two rings sit flush, with no gap between them.
Look for: curved and fitted bands, or a band shaped to your ring
A band on each side
A ring jacket, or a second band, frames the engagement ring from both sides for a fuller, balanced stack.
Look for: ring jackets, slim spacer bands, and anniversary bands
- Engagement ring
- Wedding band
- Shown from above
Bring your engagement ring in and we’ll try all three against it. If no ready-made band sits quite right, we can shape one to match.
Browse the collection
All wedding bands
309 designs, from slim 1 mm spacers to bold 8 mm men’s bands. Filter by what matters to you, then compare your favorites in person.
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Diamond band
0.50ct Princess-Cut Diamond 14K White Gold Band
Platinum · Channel Set
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Men’s band
14KY "Regular Dome Comfort Fit" Man's Wedding Band
14K yellow gold · Plain
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Women’s classic
Platinum 1mm Minimalist Spacer Wedding Band, Sleek & Modern
Platinum · Plain
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18K Rose Gold 1mm Half Round Spacer Ring
18K rose gold · Classic
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Women’s classic
Platinum Women's 3.10mm Curved Wedding Band, High Polish
Platinum · Plain
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Women’s classic
Platinum 4mm Squared Comfort Fit Band
Platinum · Plain
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Women’s classic
18K Yellow Gold Classic Flat Wedding Band 3mm
18K yellow gold · Plain
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Women’s classic
3mm 18K Yellow Gold Classic Women's Wedding Band
18K yellow gold · Plain
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Women’s classic
Wide Domed 2.4mm High Polish Platinum Band
Platinum · Plain
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Women’s classic
Yellow Gold Comfort-Fit Wedding Band
18K yellow gold · Plain
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Women’s classic
2.0mm Half-Round 18K Rose Gold Wedding Band
18K rose gold · Plain
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Men’s band
7mm Tantalum Band, Beveled Edges & Wire-Brushed Center
Tantalum · Satin
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7mm Platinum Satin Mirror-Edged Men's Wedding Band
Platinum · Brushed
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Platinum Center & 18K Yellow Gold Edge Milgrain Detailed Wedding Band
18K yellow gold · Beveled
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6mm Platinum Double-Line Men's Wedding Band
Platinum · Grooved Ribbed
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6mm Platinum Wedding Band with High Polish & Milgrain Edges
Platinum · Milgrain & Rope
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Show More BandsKnow what you’re comparing
Metal, profile, and width.
Three details decide how a band looks on day one and how it wears for decades. Here’s what each choice means, in plain terms.
Wedding band metals compared
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| Naturally white, so it never needs plating. | Dense and durable. Develops a soft satin patina that can be polished back to a high shine. | Heavier on the hand, and a secure choice for holding diamonds. | |
| Yellow, white, or rose, with the richest color. 75% pure gold. | Softer than 14K, so it shows fine scratches a little sooner. | White gold is rhodium plated for brightness and re-plated every so often. We do it on site. | |
| Yellow, white, or rose, a shade softer in color than 18K. 58.5% gold. | Harder and more scratch-resistant than 18K, and usually lower in price. | A practical choice for hands-on work and active lives. | |
| A dark, gunmetal gray. | Highly resistant to corrosion, and made for an active life. | Often paired with gold edges in two-tone men’s designs. Ask about sizing before you order. |
Band profiles
The shape of the band in cross-section changes how it looks from the side and how it feels on your finger. Shown with the finger side down.
Half-round
Domed on top and flat inside. The traditional wedding band shape.
Flat
Straight sides and a flat top for a crisp, modern line.
Comfort fit
Rounded inside, so it slides over the knuckle more easily. Many people prefer it for wider bands.
Beveled
Angled edges frame the top, often around a brushed or satin center.
Width
Our classic women’s bands run from slim 1 mm spacers to about 4 mm; men’s bands are typically 4 to 8 mm. Wider bands make more of a statement; narrower ones read understated and stack easily.
Natural or lab-grown diamonds
Both are real diamonds that look the same to the eye. The differences are origin and price, and we’ll explain the tradeoffs honestly. If you’d like to see lab-grown options, tell us when you book.
Compare natural and lab-grownQuestions
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Should my band match my engagement ring’s metal?
It doesn’t have to. Matching metals look seamless and wear at a similar rate. Mixing metals is a deliberate look many people love; if you mix, we’ll explain how a harder metal can wear against a softer one over time.
Do our two bands need to match?
Not at all. Many couples choose bands that share one detail, such as the metal, the finish, or an edge, rather than identical rings. If you’d like a true matching pair, we can design one.
Can an anniversary band be resized?
It depends on how far the diamonds go. A full-circle anniversary band generally can’t be, because diamonds circle the whole band. A three-quarter anniversary band has a plain section underneath that can usually be adjusted. That’s why we size these bands with extra care.
When should we start shopping for wedding bands?
Give yourselves time for sizing and any engraving or custom work. When you book, tell us your wedding date and your advisor will suggest a timeline.
Can we engrave our bands?
Yes. A date, initials, or a few words inside the band is a detail that lasts a lifetime. Ask about engraving at your appointment, or browse 130 wedding band engraving ideas for inspiration.
Is resizing included?
Washington Diamond customers receive complimentary resizing within six months of purchase. Our master jewelers do the work on site.
What if we’re not near Falls Church?
Book a virtual consultation by phone or video. An advisor will walk you through bands and answer every question, with the same guidance you’d get in the studio.
Your wedding band appointment
Try them on together, with an advisor who works for you.
Bring your engagement ring, your questions, and each other. We’ll help you compare and decide without pressure, in the studio or virtually.
- We reply within one business day to confirm your time.
- Your appointment is private. The studio is yours for the visit.
- Our team does not work on commission, so there’s never any pressure.
Appointments Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM, at 1245 W Broad Street in Falls Church.
What happens at your appointment
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Bring your rings, and each other
Your engagement ring, links to bands you’ve saved, and your partner if you’re choosing both bands in one visit.
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Compare side by side
Try straight and contoured styles against your ring, feel different widths and profiles, and see metals next to each other.
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Size, engrave, and decide
We size you carefully, talk through engraving, and you take whatever time you need. No obligation, no hard sell.