Unique details engraved on your wedding band are trending right now. From hidden “Easter eggs” (thanks Swifties) to special engravings, we’ve gathered 10 ideas that will give your wedding rings a personalized flair.
Some examples and ideas to engrave on your wedding band include:
1. The Traditional Date And Initials
Once considered the “gold standard” – we love a good jewelry joke around here – engraving wedding dates and initials on the inside of wedding bands is making a comeback. Why did it go out of style? Maybe because when guys were choosing non-precious metal bands, that option wasn’t available.
Today, most of our grooms are picking out 14k gold bands over stainless steel or black carbon bands. And engraving dates and initials help it to feel more bespoke, just like their fathers’ rings. Whatever the reason, we are here for it!
2. Special Messages
While there isn’t room for a manifesto, a fun phrase or special message engraved on the inside of a wedding band is a beautiful gesture. We love it when the spouse makes the message a secret, revealed only after the wedding!
Some of the best messages we’ve seen over the past 97 years as a family jewelry store include, “Always & Forever,” “We are one,” and our favorite, “Put your ring back on”!
3. Fingerprint Designs
One of the coolest things we’ve been able to cast on a wedding band is the spouses fingerprints. With CAD (computer aided design) technology, we can scan fingerprints and reproduce them onto the ring. We’ve even used it as a fun textured pattern on the outside of a ring!
4. Gemstones
Some religions and cultures require a gemstone to be set on the inside of a wedding band. In some cultures and religions, it’s believed that a ruby will nurture love and passion within a relationship and keep the marriage strong.
But other gems can also be flush set on the inside of a ring. The couple’s birthstones are another very popular choice that will give a plain wedding ring a personalized touch.
5. Embedded Family Or Promise Rings
One of the coolest wedding band we’ve made include the promise ring given to a young lady by her beau, cut and embedded into the inside of her husband’s plain wedding band. It was a simple woven ring, made of silver, and we fit it into his band, only visible from the inside. She surprised him with this beautiful gesture, and showed him it after the ceremony.
And adding family bands – maybe from a beloved grandparent – to the ring design is also a wonderful, meaningful way to make your wedding ring extra special.
Not everything engraved on a wedding band needs to be secret. Some examples of details added to the outside of a band include:
6. Landscapes Of Special Places
Mountain ranges, bridges or even maps can add a very personalized touch to a wedding band. Adding a special landscape or even the place where your love began is a great way to make your wedding ring unique.
7. Add A Curve
Something as simple as a line or a curve engraved onto a wedding ring can make a plain band pop! We love the look of an offset line or a sine wave that is bright and shiny against a sandblasted finish.
8. Include The Family
Perfect for blended families, engraving the kids’ names onto the outside of a wedding band is a wonderful way to include them in the festivities. Or setting a gemstone for each person in the family (like a diamond or sapphire) around the ring is a subtle nod and makes the ring even more special.
9. Religious Symbols
Adding symbols of faith to the outside (or inside) of a wedding ring is another way to personalize your commitment. Religious symbols like crosses or fish have always been popular additions, but some Indian faiths also use rubies set on the inside of a band, so that it touches the skin.
10. Add Texture To A Plain Band
Want to make a band pop? Try adding texture! Sandblasting, hammering, even scratch finishes are striking ways to jazz up a plain band.
Ideas To Engrave On Your Wedding Band: FAQs
What are some popular engraving indeas for the inside of a wedding band?
Traditional engravings like the wedding date and initials are always a classic choice. Special messages such as “Always & Forever” or “We are one” are also popular, adding a personal touch that only you and your partner will see.
Can I add my partner’s fingerprint to my wedding band?
Yes! With CAD technology, we can cast your partner’s fingerprint onto your wedding band, either as a subtle design inside or as a textured pattern on the outside.
Are there options to include gemstones inside a wedding band?
Absolutely. Some couples choose to include birthstones or other meaningful gems inside their wedding bands for a personalized and symbolic touch.
How can I incorporate family rings into my wedding band?
We can embed family or promise rings inside your wedding band, preserving the sentimental value while creating a unique and meaningful piece that honors your loved ones.
Find Your Perfect Style!
Engraving details on or inside a wedding band is a great way to show style, commemorate special occasions and honor the love! Ready to find the perfect wedding band that tells your unique love story? Schedule a custom design consultation with us today and let our expert jewelers bring your vision to life. Your dream wedding band is just an appointment away! Contact us now to get started.