Finding the right wedding rings is about more than gold and gemstones.
It's about finding something that reflects you – a piece of jewelry that will accompany the life you will live together. A piece of jewelry that will stay with you, year after year.
Wedding rings that will work in everyday life
Many start by looking for wedding rings that look right, but what determines whether a ring is actually right only becomes apparent after it is put into use.
A wedding ring is worn every day. It is exposed to work, temperature, movement and time. Over the years, it will not only look different, it will also feel different on the hand.
The choice is not just about design, but about how the ring is made, how it functions in daily use, and how it will develop over time.
Material: why gold is still the most used
Gold has long been used in wedding rings, not only because of its appearance, but because it is a timeless material with excellent durability in daily use.
Gold is a soft material that is shaped by use. It can be resized, reworked, and remelted if needed. This allows the ring to last a lifetime and be passed down through generations.
14 and 18 karat are common because the alloy provides a balance between durability and color. Over time, the surface will also change with use, which is a natural part of the material's properties.
Fit: how the ring feels over time
A wedding ring is worn all the time, so comfort is essential.
The ring should fit securely without feeling tight, while also being easy to put on and take off. Finger size varies throughout the day, influenced by temperature, activity and season.
Therefore, it is important to choose a size and shape that allows for natural variations. A slightly rounded inside also makes the ring more comfortable to wear over time.
How wedding rings are made affects the expression
How the ring is made not only affects the expression, but also how it is experienced in use.
In handmade rings, the material is shaped through work in the workshop. In sand cast rings, slight variations occur when molten gold meets the sand mold.
These traces can be kept as part of the expression. Instead of being removed, they become part of the ring and give each piece of jewellery its own character. Perfect in its imperfection, just as life together develops over time.
Do you want to make your own wedding rings? With us you can also make your own rings through our workshops, where you can experience how the material is shaped in practice.
Do wedding rings have to be the same?
It's easy to think that wedding rings have to be exactly the same.
In practice, this is often not the case.
Through work in the workshop and meetings with couples, we see that many experience the same thing: even though you share a lot, it doesn't mean you have the same preferences when it comes to jewellery .
The shape of your hands and how used you are to wearing rings come into play. A ring that feels right for one person may feel completely different for another.
For example, some choose to combine a Mingle wedding ring with a Raw wedding ring, where the expression is different, but the basic shape is related.
See the full selection of wedding rings .
A piece of jewellery that will accompany you over time
Wedding rings often accompany a lifetime. They become a part of everyday life and gradually bear the traces of the passing of time.
When choosing wedding rings, it can therefore be useful to think less about how they look at the moment, and more about how they will function and develop over time.
A ring that is well-fitted, made of a solid material and shaped through good craftsmanship often becomes a piece of jewellery that you return to with the same feeling for many years.
Do you want help finding wedding rings that are right for you?
You are welcome to visit us in Tromsø or contact us for guidance .
Text by Ingrid Skaue Øines, Brand Director at Wabi Sabi
