Combining engagement rings and wedding rings

Height and width of the rings

A rule of thumb that often makes the combination look stylish and well thought out is to choose both rings with the same height and curvature on the rail. This gives the rings a uniform look and is a good starting point for a perfect match.

When it comes to the width of the rings, it is more a matter of taste; some prefer rings of the same width, while others like the contrast between a narrower and a wider ring – there is no right or wrong here! 

This design combines Vildlin, a slightly narrower solitaire ring, with a slightly wider alliance ring from the Lobelia collection.

Combination of the side stone ring Kornell and the alliance ring Norna, here both rings are the same width.

High or low setting

In our experience, many people are concerned about choosing a ring that ‘sticks out’, as they are afraid of it getting caught on clothing and feeling that the ring is in the way both at work and at leisure. In most cases, however, this is a completely unfounded fear and after just a few days you will usually get used to your ring and how it feels on your hand!

That said, you can of course choose a ring with a slightly lower setting if you feel more comfortable with that. It is also possible to combine two alliance rings or an alliance ring and a plain ring if you do not want the ring to stick out at all.

Ek together with Norna – an example of a ring combination where the settings do not protrude at all.

Another detail to keep in mind when choosing rings is whether you want them to lie flat against each other or not. If you choose an engagement ring with a low setting and then want to combine it with a wedding ring that lies close to it, there will usually be a gap between the rings. Whether you like the gap or not is, of course, a matter of taste, but a popular alternative in these cases is to combine it with a customised ring where the band is bent to follow the shape of the engagement ring.

Zinnea is one of the rings with a slightly lower setting, which creates a small gap between the rings if you combine it with a straight wedding band such as Lobelia.

Here, Zinnea, which has a low setting, is combined with Månviol, which has a curved rail so that it can lie close to the base.

Some of our most popular rings are Liljekonvalj and Viol, both of which have a low setting and are often combined with the curved rings Vingloka or Månviol. Other low ring models that can be matched with a customised/curved ring include Zinnea, Brudspira, Ängsvide, Dunört and Gullviva.

The Three-stone ring Viol (with low setting) together with the curved alliance ring Vingloka, a very popular combination!

Our popular Liljekonvalj, also with a low setting, beautifully matched with Månviol.

More than two rings

The most common way to wear engagement rings is to combine them with a wedding ring and wear two rings together, but there are of course other options. Some choose to focus all their attention on a single ring and wear it alone even after the wedding, while others choose to wear three rings together. The third ring could be a morning gift, a push present or a gift to celebrate an anniversary – or why not add an extra ring simply because it looks good! Feel free to combine narrower rings with wider ones for a more exciting look.

A beautiful combination of Ek, Nonnea and Alm. On the finger next to it is the two-stone ring Snödroppe.

Trendy or timeless?

Many people feel that they want to choose something classic and timeless when it comes to engagement and wedding rings. We understand that feeling, and in this case, classic is definitely not boring! You simply can't go wrong with a beautiful solitaire ring that lets the diamond take centre stage, combined with an eternity ring for an extra sparkle or a plain gold ring for a more minimalist style.

Wild lin and verbena, a beautiful and timeless combination.

Our popular side stone ring, Kornell, in a beautiful combination with the smooth ring, Ek.

While traditional designs have a place when it comes to choosing rings, it is also fun to be inspired by trends and the times we live in. For many, it is also important that rings feel personal and reflect the style they like. Here, you can go a long way just by choosing, for example, an oval or emerald-cut centre stone, or perhaps an alliance ring that stands out a little with a more elaborate design or stones of a different shape.

Blåklint is perfectly on trend with its oval centre stone, here combined with the Norna alliance ring.

Rosenskära and Ängsvingel, a romantic and beautiful combination.

Sandklint has an emerald-cut diamond and goes beautifully with Strandråg.

The perfect combination

Combining an engagement ring and a wedding ring is very much about finding the right balance between tradition and personal style. It is important to bear in mind that you will be wearing the rings for many years and hopefully appreciate them just as much later in life. At the same time, our experience is that it often feels right in the long run if you dare to follow your gut feeling and choose the ring combination you like best right now!

Would you like to know more about how to find the perfect ring combination? Please contact us for personal advice or borrow some of our rings to try out different combinations at home before you decide. We are also happy to help you customise one of our ring models or create a ring with your own design to match a ring you already have. You are always welcome to contact us with your thoughts and ideas!