WEDDING BAND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Wedding Band Frequently Asked Questions

Buying bridal jewelry can be overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers. These luxurious symbols of love and commitment involve a lot of maintenance, industry jargon, and options. We at Huntington Fine Jewelers are asked many questions about wedding bands. Here are some of our most frequently asked questions to make things more expedient for everyone. If you want to know anything more specific, feel free to call or email us.

How Do I Clean My Wedding Band?

Wedding bands will naturally accumulate dirt, dust, and grime. Since they are worn so often, it’s inevitable. We recommend bringing the band to a jeweler twice a year, so as to have a thorough and extensive cleaning. However, you should also clean it at home at least once a week. It’s easy to do – you only need soap, water, a soft-bristled toothbrush, and a microfiber cloth. There are no harsh chemicals needed.

Just concoct a warm water and soap solution, soak the ring for about 45 minutes, and give the piece a gentle scrub with the brush. Once it’s nice and pristine, dab it dry with the cloth.

How Do I Find My Ring Size?

It is vital for a wedding band to fit properly, as you’re likely going to be wearing it daily. A tight ring can cause discomfort, while a loose ring can slip off. Your fingers can change in size over time. This makes occasional resizing essential. To find the right size, head to a jeweler. Alternatively, do it at home with a tape measure, marker, and online ring chart.

Wrap the tape measure around your ring finger and mark where the ends meet. Correspond it with an online ring chart. You can also use a thin string or piece of yarn.

What are The Different Types of Diamond Settings?

There are many varieties of diamond settings for wedding bands, each exhibiting their own unique characteristics. They include:

• Pave: Gemstones set into the band very closely together via tiny spheres of metal creating the appearance of a road “paved” with gems, hence its name. 
• French pave: Set in a v-shaped groove, this setting allows for more light to pass through the stones.
• Micropave: This pave uses extra-tiny diamonds, often stacked on each other for an especially radiant shine.
• Channel: Gems are placed in a crease in the band’s metal.
• Prong: Tiny metal spokes that secure the gemstones and allow for larger jewels.
• Bezel: The gems’ perimeters are surrounded by a band of metal that produces a sleek, modern effect.

Where Do I Wear My Wedding Band?

Most people wear their wedding band on the left ring finger underneath the engagement ring. This comes from an ancient Roman tradition that asserts that the ring finger has a direct vein to the heart. Some people ignore the engagement ring altogether, instead preferring the band's comfort.

Find Wedding Bands at Huntington Fine Jewelers

At Huntington Fine Jewelers, we devote ourselves to keeping Oklahoma fashionable. We strive to make Sooner State couples stay in love through the power of our high-end engagement rings and wedding bands. Find them at Oklahoma City, Shawnee, Midwest City, and Stillwater. Every showroom is staffed by the industry's most passionate, talented experts. Want to know more? Contact us today at one of our fantastic locations.