Matching Rings & Wedding Bands

Traditionally, two rings are given to celebrate a union: the engagement ring and the wedding band. For centuries, the wedding ring took the place of the engagement ring at the wedding, but this trend is evolving more and more. Many women now want to wear their wedding band and engagement rings on a daily basis. Valérie Danenberg gives you her advice on how to harmonize your jewelry.

The main difference between a wedding ring and engagement ring focuses on the significance of each of these rings. The engagement ring is used to propose marriage, is often given as a surprise to the bride and is synonymous with a promise of union. The most common engagement ring is the solitaire, a ring with a central diamond.

The wedding ring is exchanged between the couple at the wedding ceremony. It is the symbol of their eternal union. Traditionally, the wedding ring took the form of a soberly designed ring in white or yellow gold. Today, this ring. can be more elaborate, with the addition of a diamond setting for example.

It's important to think about the combination of an engagement ring and wedding ring beforehand.You need to work with your jewelry designer to ensure that the two pieces are a perfect match. It is advisable to choose jewelry in the same style or with complementary designs: an Art Deco piece of jewelry and a more sober wedding ring, for example. The color of the metal is also important: while mixing yellow and white gold is trendy, it's best to opt for a single metal. The same applies to the coloured stones that will adorn your rings.

Renowned for her talent, Valérie Danenberg puts her creative eye at your service to design an engagement ring and wedding band set. She creates two exceptional pieces, personalised according to your wishes, so that you can wear your two rings together.

As a rule, the wedding ring should be put on the ring finger of the left hand first. It is customary for the wedding ring to be the ring closest to the heart. The engagement ring is therefore placed more towards the end of the finger. However, the bride is free to do as she wishes.

To make sure your engagement ring and wedding band stay together for years to come, it's essential to look after them properly. You can remove dust from the basket by soaking your ring in soapy water and wiping it with a cloth. However, for proper, thorough maintenance, we recommend using the Danenberg cleaning kit..