How to Choose The Perfect Anniversary Band For Her

Anniversary bands are the perfect way to celebrate another year together, a milestone or just as a symbol to remember your wedding day. There is no set time on when you should give one, but typically are gifted after 1, 5 or 10 years and marriage. There also are no set rules in what an anniversary band should look like, just select one that suits her personal style.

So, how do you go about finding that perfect diamond anniversary ring for your better half again? We have pinpointed a few key aspects before you make a purchase. Follow our guide for tips to make it easy to pick the perfect anniversary ring for her.

Which finger?

The first step to picking her an anniversary ring is to know how she would want to wear it. There's no rulebook when it comes to anniversary rings but traditionally, the ring is to be worn on top of the engagement ring to appear as a flush set. The key is to avoid spacing between the two rings. Other women such as trendsetters, contemporary or non-conventional might wear the anniversary ring on the opposite hand or on a different finger other than her wedding ring.

Metals, Settings & Proportions

It's good to coordinate all three rings by metal, style, and colour. If you love your engagement ring, your wedding band and your anniversary ring, you can flaunt them all together!

Also, there are no rules saying the anniversary band has to be diamonds. You can place different gemstones in your anniversary ring to personalize your wedding month or children's birth months. You can also consider a different metal for the anniversary ring. For instance, if you have a white gold wedding ring, you can pick a vintage eternity band in yellow or rose gold for a stylish contrast.

We do recommend matching the setting style. Whether it's a channel setting, four-prong setting or another style, it's best to pick a ring that sits perfectly flush together with the rest of the rings.

As we stated earlier, anniversary rings can be gifted after any year but traditionally 1, 5 and 10 years spent together are the most common milestones. Here's why:

Gold for 1 Year

The first year of marriage is full of lovely memories. Gold is the perfect way to celebrate the first year of togetherness. Take your pick from yellow, white or rose gold. Yellow and white are traditional while rose gold is popular for vintage or contemporary styles.

Sapphire for 5 Years

Historically, sapphires symbolize loyalty and truth. They are the traditional gemstones of fifth year wedding anniversaries. Sapphires complement many styles and come in a variety of colours such as pink, blue or white. Sapphires are classically feminine and a perfect gift to adorn her with.

Diamond for 10 Years

There is no better way to mark your tenth wedding anniversary than with diamonds. They are considered symbols of eternity and love.

Eternity bands are one of the most popular choices for diamond anniversary rings. This features diamonds completely encircling around the finger.

Choosing a diamond anniversary band with the same number of diamond accents as the years you've been married is a good idea too!

When selecting an anniversary band purchase, your partner's style and years together are important but also consider their lifestyle. If she is active, an eternity band or paves may not be suitable but a channel setting may be more appropriate.

It's also important to figure out your budget and how much you can comfortably afford to spend.

Anniversary rings represent the perfect gift to remind partner of all the special memories of the years past and to look forward to the many more ahead. Re-experience the excitement of that special day and buy anniversary rings that are as timeless as your love. Happy shopping!