4 ways to wear a wedding and engagement ring set

 There are a number of ways to stack your wedding and engagement rings on your finger. Here are the most popular ring placements:

Initially, during the wedding, the bride wears the engagement ring on her right hand’s ring finger. After the ceremony, she slides it back to her left hand, on top of her wedding band.

Therefore, this placement is considered more appropriate and is the most popular way of wearing engagement and wedding rings together. Most newlyweds follow this order.

This option, however, may not work with all ring styles. For example, if you have a really big diamond engagement ring, you won’t be able to properly stack it with a wedding band that has intricate details. Thus, you want a thinner band in this case.

Engagement ring first, wedding ring on top

In some cultures, women wear their wedding rings on top of their engagement rings. There are several reasons for it.

One is that the engagement ring comes first. Logically, you want to wear things in the order that you received them. 

Two, this placement symbolizes the importance of a couple’s promise to love one another. The wedding band strengthens such promise, for “better or for worse.” 

Engagement ring on one ring finger and wedding band on the other

If you don’t feel like wearing both of these rings on one finger, you can actually wear them separately. This option is very popular in countries like Germany and Netherlands.

It’s an unconventional approach but works well for people who have a very active lifestyle (stacking two rings together can be uncomfortable sometimes, making it hard for your fingers to move).

This placement is also great for people with short fingers or those who don’t like wearing too many rings on one finger. 

Lastly, wearing the rings separately is a great option if both your engagement and wedding rings have elaborate or conflicting designs. If your wedding band has a different band metal or color, or if it features intricate details that the ring looks great on its own, give it all the space and attention it needs by wearing your engagement ring on your other hand’s ring finger.

If you’re choosing this placement style, wear your wedding band on your left hand’s ring finger and the engagement ring on your right hand’s ring finger.

Alternate between rings

While it may be tempting to wear those rings at all times, some people find it uncomfortable in some situations. 

Engagement rings have more detailed designs, which make them less suitable for daily wear, especially when you’re going to the gym or participating in strenuous physical activities. Also, diamond rings are prone to scratches and damage so most people only wear these precious jewelry pieces during special occasions. 

Since wedding bands have simpler designs, it’s perfectly fine to wear them all the time. Day-to-day activities are less likely to harm your wedding ring, so go ahead and flaunt your bauble. Of course, you should take it off if it will be exposed to harsh chemicals, like when you’re cleaning.

Other people choose to wear one ring at a time simply because they aren’t used to wearing too many rings.

Should you solder your wedding and engagement rings?

If you like wearing both your relationship rings at the same time, all the time, soldering these two pieces together is a good idea.

Lastly, if your wedding band doesn’t look good on its own, soldering the rings together might be a good option. 

Final thoughts

There are different ways to wear a wedding and engagement ring set. Again, the traditional approach is to wear your engagement ring on top of your wedding band, like the way it’s supposed to after your wedding ceremony.

You can also have it worn otherwise (the wedding ring is on top of your engagement ring) which highlights the order of these unforgettable events in your life.

If stacking both rings in one finger doesn’t suit you, go ahead and wear them on both your hands. Or, you can choose to alternate between rings, depending on the occasion.

You can follow the norm or become a trendsetter and choose to wear these rings your way.

After all, at the end of the day, it’s your personal style that matters most. As long as you’re comfortable and you feel great about it, then it’s the best possible way you could wear your rings.