Curve Your Enthusiasm: A Closer Look at Curved Wedding Bands
Known for its fluid silhouette, the curved wedding band is designed to frame your engagement ring in the most flattering way possible. But why choose this particular style of the many, many different designs out there? Let’s delve into the origins and history of curved wedding bands, learn about their distinctive characteristics, and find out which style best suits you.
It’s been a long time coming
The concept of this style of wedding band dates all the way back to ancient Egypt where couples exchanged rings made of braided reeds and hemp. These early bands were used to symbolise commitment for eternity. Picture a couple in love, strolling hand in hand along the Nile, celebrating their engagement of sorts with these meaningful bands. Over time, the materials evolved, with ancient Romans and Greeks opting for more durable metals like iron and gold – it’s been a tradition a long time in the making.
But the curved wedding band, as we know it today, emerged much later. The idea of creating a band that curves to fit snugly alongside an engagement ring didn’t become popular until the 20th century. Jewellery design was evolving, techniques became even more advanced and driven by the desire to accommodate the many shapes and sizes of engagement rings, entered the curved band.
Magic in the curves and angles
Curved wedding bands are designed with a gentle curve or contour that’s meant to caress? the engagement ring in all the right places. This creates a seamless fit but can also add a delicious addition to the look of the set as a whole.
The curve of each ring can be subtle or pronounced, depending on the shape of the engagement ring itself. It can come in plain metal, be adorned with diamonds or be presented in even more creative ways. The main requirement is that it fits comfortably alongside the accompanying engagement ring without creating gaps or being uncomfortable.
You better shape up
Curved wedding bands are particularly well-suited for engagement rings with prominent settings or unique shapes. Solitaire rings are complemented by the curve of the band which fits seamlessly around the central stone. The curved band can also follow the contour of a halo engagement ring, custom–frame the intricacies of a vintage-style ring and perfectly pair with custom shaped curved bands. It’s also a goes together like birds of a feather with a trilogy style, with the curve making ample space for the three gemstones.
