Do You Wear Wedding Band Above Or Below Engagement Ring

It’s the moment every newlywed reaches for her jewelry box, slips both rings on, and pauses for just a second:

“Which one goes first — the engagement ring or the wedding band?”

At Nazar’s & Co. Jewelers, we’ve had this conversation hundreds of times — and it always comes with a smile. Because while there’s tradition, there’s also a story. And every story is different.

The Traditional Way

Traditionally, the wedding band sits below the engagement ring — closest to the heart.

It’s the way generations before us wore them, symbolizing the bond of marriage being protected by the promise that started it all.

Why It Works:

  • Symbolic and sentimental

  • Fits beautifully with matching bridal sets

  • Ideal for classic solitaires and contoured bands

The Modern Way

Today, many brides prefer to wear the wedding band on top.

Sometimes it’s for comfort. Sometimes it’s style. And sometimes, it’s just because it feels right.

This modern choice often suits bolder, wider bands or designs where the engagement ring needs to stand free of pressure.

Why It Works:

  • Perfect for statement bands or low settings

  • Practical for comfort and balance

  • Fresh, confident, and easy to wear every day

Mixing Tradition and Personal Style

Of course, not every love story follows one pattern. Many couples blend both worlds beautifully:

  • Split Stack: A band above and another below for perfect symmetry.

  • Separate Hands: Common in European traditions — wedding band on the right, engagement on the left.

  • Anniversary Layers: Add bands over time, marking milestones and memories.

Style Note: Don’t overthink it. Your ring stack is yours to design — a reflection of your rhythm, your story, your comfort.

How to Make Them Sit Just Right

Rings that sit beautifully together don’t just happen — they’re crafted to do so. Here’s how to get that seamless, graceful fit:

  • Match Metals: Platinum with platinum, gold with gold. It keeps the glow consistent.

  • Mind the Setting: High settings (like cathedral designs) often need a contoured band.

  • Balance the Proportions: If your engagement ring is bold, a slimmer wedding band balances it perfectly.

  • Custom Fit: Nazar’s & Co. Jewelers can shape a band to your engagement ring for a flawless match — like two puzzle pieces that belong together.

From Our Jewelers: When we design a custom stack, we think about how the rings will move together — not just how they look. They should feel like one.

Choosing What Feels Right

There’s really only one rule: it should feel natural.

Try both ways. Look at your hand in natural light. Move it. Let the rings find their rhythm.

Some days you’ll wear one. Some days you’ll stack both. It’s your story — wear it the way that feels true to you.

Visit Nazar’s & Co. Jewelers

At Nazar’s & Co. Jewelers, we love helping couples create the perfect pairing — whether you’re choosing your first wedding band, adding an anniversary layer, or designing something entirely your own.

Come in, try the combinations, feel the fit, and see which one feels like home.

5925 Westheimer Rd., Suite D, Houston, TX

(713) 952-1111

nazarsandco.com

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Final Thought

Whether you wear your wedding band above or below your engagement ring, what matters most is the story those rings tell when they’re together on your hand.

At Nazar’s & Co. Jewelers, we don’t just sell fine jewelry — we help you shape the symbols that stay with you for life.

Discover your perfect pairing — and let your rings tell your story, your way.

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