bespoke wedding bands

Plain wedding bands, designed and made for you

A plain band is the simplest ring there is, which is why every detail matters. We design and make plain wedding bands to order, with the width, profile, fit and finish chosen around you.

COMMISSIONING A PLAIN BAND

Your plain wedding band

How we design a plain wedding band, worn alone or alongside an engagement ring.

WHY PLAIN

Why choose a plain wedding band?

Nothing to catch or loosen, and easy to resize for life.

A plain band has no stones to check, nothing to snag and nothing to come loose. It is the easiest ring to resize, repair and refinish, and it will look as right in forty years as it does on the wedding day.

Plain does not mean standard. The width, the profile, how it feels inside and the finish all change how a band looks and wears, and we design each of those around you.

For the full range of plain, textured and coloured options, see Wedding bands without diamonds. This page is about commissioning a plain band with us.

Four plain wedding bands in polished yellow gold, brushed white gold, polished white gold and rose gold

THE DESIGN

How we design a plain band

Width. Widths vary, so tell us what you have in mind. Slimmer bands suit slender fingers and sit neatly beside an engagement ring; wider bands suit larger hands and are often worn alone. Our wedding band width guide goes into detail.

Profile. A court profile is rounded outside and the most traditional. A flat profile looks modern and architectural. A D-shape is flat inside and domed outside.

Fit. A comfort fit band is rounded on the inside, so it slides over the knuckle easily and feels softer all day. Our article Comfort fit vs standard fit wedding bands explains the difference.

Finish. High polish, satin, brushed or hammered. Each wears differently, and each can be refreshed.

Plain yellow gold wedding bands in a range of widths from slim to wide

WORTH KNOWING

A plain band with your engagement ring

If the band will sit beside an engagement ring, we design it around that ring's profile: the setting height, the shank shape and anything on the shoulders. A plain straight band sits closest against a solitaire with a raised setting; other rings may need a slight curve or a gap.

We recommend the same metal as the engagement ring, so the colours stay matched and one ring does not wear the other.

You do not need to have commissioned the engagement ring from us. Read Can you commission a wedding band on its own? for how that works.

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Two plain yellow gold wedding bands

Why bespoke makes sense for a plain band

The details you will feel every day

A plain band is worn every day for decades, so small decisions matter: a fraction of a millimetre in width, a softer inside edge, a finish that suits your work. Designing to order means those decisions are made for your hand.

Every band is UK hallmarked, and nothing is made until you approve the design in writing.

Made to fit Width, profile and inside shape chosen for your finger and your engagement ring.
Built to last Solid gold or platinum, easy to resize and refinish.
Personal detail Engraving inside the band, a hidden stone or a mixed metal.
Why bespoke can cost less

Keep exploring

Plain bands and the rest of your wedding rings

These pages help you compare a plain band with the alternatives and plan it alongside your engagement ring.

All bands

Wedding bands

See every wedding band style we make, from plain to diamond-set.

View wedding bands

With diamonds

Eternity rings

If you want some sparkle, an eternity band is the next step on from plain.

View eternity rings

Guide

Wedding band styles

Every style of band explained, from court and flat to shaped and stacked.

Read the guide

Metal

All our metals

Compare platinum, yellow, white and rose gold for a band you will wear every day.

View the metals guide

Fit

Ring sizing

Wider bands often need a slightly larger size. Here is how to get it right.

Read ring sizing

Tradition

The plain band tradition

Why some ceremonies call for a plain, unbroken band.

Read the article

How do they compare?

Plain band profiles compared

How the four most common profiles compare in look, comfort and how they sit with an engagement ring.

Rounded outside · Classic

Court

The traditional wedding band, rounded on the outside and gently curved inside.

Wearability High

Comfortable and timeless.

Square edges · Modern

Flat

A flat top with crisp edges. Looks architectural and contemporary.

Wearability High

Edges soften slightly with wear.

Domed outside · Flat inside

D-shape

Domed on top and flat on the inside, for a substantial look.

Wearability Medium

Flat inside can feel firmer.

Rounded inside

Comfort fit

Any outside shape with a rounded inside, so it slides on easily.

Wearability High

Uses a little more metal.

Rounded outside · Classic

Court

The traditional wedding band, rounded on the outside and gently curved inside.

Wearability High

Comfortable and timeless.

Square edges · Modern

Flat

A flat top with crisp edges. Looks architectural and contemporary.

Wearability High

Edges soften slightly with wear.

Domed outside · Flat inside

D-shape

Domed on top and flat on the inside, for a substantial look.

Wearability Medium

Flat inside can feel firmer.

Rounded inside

Comfort fit

Any outside shape with a rounded inside, so it slides on easily.

Wearability High

Uses a little more metal.

Look

Traditional

Modern

Substantial

Depends on outside shape

Comfort

Very good

Good

Good

Best

Sitting with an engagement ring

Sits neatly

Sits closest along its edge

Sits neatly

Sits neatly

Hides marks

Moderate

Shows marks on flat top

Moderate

Moderate

Metal used

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

More

Best suited to

Traditional tastes, everyday wear

Clean, modern looks

A fuller band worn alone

Wider bands and larger knuckles

Look

Traditional

Modern

Substantial

Depends on outside shape

Comfort

Very good

Good

Good

Best

Sitting with an engagement ring

Sits neatly

Sits closest along its edge

Sits neatly

Sits neatly

Hides marks

Moderate

Shows marks on flat top

Moderate

Moderate

Metal used

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

More

Best suited to

Traditional tastes, everyday wear

Clean, modern looks

A fuller band worn alone

Wider bands and larger knuckles

The bottom line

Choose a court band for a traditional look that is comfortable from the first day.

Choose a flat band for a modern look, or to sit tight against a straight engagement ring.

Choose comfort fit for wider bands or if rings tend to stick on your knuckle.

Not sure which profile you will find most comfortable? We can help you choose at your consultation.

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DESIGN OPTIONS

Plain band design options

Every option below can be discussed at the design stage.

Any width

Available

From a slim stacking band to a wide statement band, chosen to suit your hand.

Comfort fit inside

Available

A rounded inside so the band slides over the knuckle and feels softer all day.

Finishes

Available

High polish, satin, brushed, hammered and more. See the finishes on our metals page.

Engraving

Available

Names, dates, coordinates or handwriting engraved inside the band.

Shaped to fit

Partial

A plain band can be curved to sit around an engagement ring, but it then becomes a shaped band.

Resizing later

Available

Plain bands are the easiest rings to resize, in either direction.

Any width Available

From a slim stacking band to a wide statement band, chosen to suit your hand.

Comfort fit inside Available

A rounded inside so the band slides over the knuckle and feels softer all day.

Finishes Available

High polish, satin, brushed, hammered and more. See the finishes on our metals page.

Engraving Available

Names, dates, coordinates or handwriting engraved inside the band.

Shaped to fit Partial

A plain band can be curved to sit around an engagement ring, but it then becomes a shaped band.

Resizing later Available

Plain bands are the easiest rings to resize, in either direction.

What to budget

A plain wedding band, designed around your brief. Pieces start from £600

The price of a plain band is driven by the metal, the width and depth of the band, the profile and finish, and any engraving.

Essential

Pieces start from £600

A classic court or flat band in 18ct gold, in a standard width and polished finish.

Court or flat18ct gold

Considered

Priced on design

A wider band, platinum, a comfort fit inside, or a textured finish.

Most popularPlatinum optionComfort fit

Statement

Priced on design

A substantial band, mixed metals, or a band shaped to sit around your engagement ring.

Mixed metalsShaped bandFull bespoke

Plain wedding band FAQs

Common questions about plain wedding bands

Practical answers on width, fit, metal, finish and timing.

Widths vary, so tell us what you have in mind. Slimmer bands often sit best beside an engagement ring; wider bands suit larger hands or a band worn alone. Our width guide explains how to choose.

A court band is rounded on the outside and gently curved inside. A flat band has a flat top and crisp edges. Court is more traditional; flat looks more modern.

A band that is rounded on the inside, so it slides over the knuckle more easily and feels softer when worn all day. Many people choose it for wider bands.

We recommend it. The colours stay matched over time, and a harder metal will not wear a softer one where the two rings touch.

Our standard making time is 5 to 6 weeks after you approve the design in writing and pay the 70% deposit.

Yes. If the band will sit beside an engagement ring, photographs, measurements or a video consultation are usually enough for us to design around it.

Not sure which width or profile suits you?

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bespoke plain wedding bands

Commission your plain wedding band

We will help you choose the width, profile, fit and finish, and design the band around your engagement ring if you wear one, before anything is made.
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