The Other Ring That Means “Forever”

Apr 9

Because wedding bands can shine too

Traditionally, people dream of the perfect engagement ring while the wedding band, the ring that most often solidifies the commitment, sits quietly in the shadows. A simple gold band will always ring true in a bridal set, but you can dream bigger. Why not make both rings extraordinary? I love the idea of an interchangeable set that can be worn together or separately. You can even skip the set and just sport a band as your forever ring. The options are endless. Here are five stunning bands that can hold their own whatever you decide.

**Kiss Me**

Designer Trang Do's previous experiences working for iconic fine jewelry houses Graff Diamonds and Cartier propelled her to create Kimjoux, where she crafts pieces that are personal, powerful, and responsibly sourced. This ring (that comes in other gold color options) is a modern take on two souls' intertwining.
White gold and diamond “Kiss Me” ring, $820 at Kimjoux

**Open**

Van Atkins started as a department store in Arkansas in 1949. They grew to become two fine jewelry stores in Mississippi with impressive bridal and estate jewelry selections. This tri-band ring beautifully represents marriage: two baguette diamonds sit inside rows of pavé diamond rounds dancing around them, brilliant halos of ever-changing life.
ASHI diamond fashion open rose gold and diamond ring, $2,021 at Van Atkins Jewelers

**Diamond Line**

Minimalist and modern, this band can be worn alone as a statement wedding band or paired with an engagement ring. LA-based AURA Fine Gems’ designer Laura Gallon honors her craft with her French grandparents at heart. (They were both fine jewelers during the height of Paris' Art Deco period.)
Yellow gold and diamond “Diamond Line” band, $2,600 at AURA Fine Gems

**Rainbow Eternity**

Featuring an array of emerald-cut diamonds and colored stones, this rose gold eternity band can be customized with the stones of your choice. Stephanie Gottlieb's larger-than-life jewelry strives to inspire creativity, and she believes it should be worn for how it makes you feel, not based on what you're wearing.
Custom emerald cut rainbow eternity band in rose gold, diamonds, and sapphires, starting at $9,000 at Stephanie Gottlieb
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**Move Classic**

The Move collection is a signature of the Italian jewelry brand Messika beloved by celebrities—ahem, Beyonce. This unique band balances tradition and modernity, the floating diamond a fresh interpretation of love’s ebbs and flows.
“Move Classic” white gold and diamond ring, $2,750 at Messika

Editor: Samantha Durbin

Wordsmith: Livia Primo Lack

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