Wedding band profile
The profile, or the shape, of a wedding band s determined by looking at the cross section of a ring. The idea is that if you were to cut through a wedding band, the profile is the shape that you would see. If the inner or outer surface is curved, then the band is known as a court profile, whereas those with flat surfaces and a straight appearance are simply known as flat. But the options don’t stop there, there’s a small selection of other profiles you can consider.
The profile also has a strong emphasis on the band style of an engagement ring, such as the shape, colour, size and overall aesthetic and feel. If you are looking to nicely pair your engagement and wedding rings, then these are all important factors to consider. Your choice of profile for your wedding ring is a completely individual decision, and ultimately comes down to personal style, comfort and price range.
Traditional Court
Traditional court shaped wedding rings are renowned for their comfort, which is a result of them being slightly rounded on both their outside and inside. This tends is a classical ring profile, displaying timeless class, and style
Flat profile
The flat profile is popular with both men and women, and is flat-sided for a clean, crisp and contemporary look. It is practical in shape and lends itself to many stone set and decorative designs, pairing nicely alongside engagement rings.
Bevelled
Bevelled rings is quite a contemporary styled wedding band. It creates a sleek, angled surface. Their design is similar to the way that mirror and glass tabletops are finished, making the edges less susceptible to damage, so is perfect for active lifestyles.
Flat court
The flat court has a curved, comfortable interior surface with a modern-looking flat top and side. It is a great choice if you are looking for a thicker, more contemporary look, whilst maintaining class and timeless design. If you are not used to wearing rings, then the flat court will ease you into this change as it is designed to fit snugly and comfortably on your finger.
D shape
A D shaped profile ring, as with a court profile, is an extremely comfortable ring to wear. Like the court profile a D profile ring is curved on its outer surface but its inner surface sits flat against the wearers’ finger. The flatness of the inner surface produces a snug fit which is less likely to cause the ring to snag if caught on anything. If a D profile wedding band is to be set with gemstones, then a flush setting best suits this particular style. Additionally, if the wedding band is to sit next to an engagement ring then a D profile band looks best when matched with a complimenting D profile engagement ring.
Round profile
Rings with a halo profile are completely circular, much like a tube. One of the oldest profiles, due to its simplicity to make, the halo profile dropped out of popularity during the early to mid 20th century, with people favouring the more distinctive designs of the court, flat and D profile rings. However, it has started to see a resurgence in recent years. For those wanting a thinner wedding band it works really well.
Most of the profiles can be used to create your unique wedding band. Discover our Bespoke Jewellery Service at Svendsen Jewellery , where we can create your dream pieces, such as wedding band and engagement ring sets in all sorts of diamond settings, shapes and styles. Learn more about our bespoke process here