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The Debate of Thin Versus Wide Wedding Bands for Women

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Picking out a wedding band sounds simple until you're actually standing at the counter, trying on rings, and realizing you have no idea whether you want something delicate or something with a bit more presence. It's a small piece of metal, sure, but it's also the one piece of jewelry you'll wear every single day for the rest of your life. So it's worth getting right. The debate usually comes down to two camps: Thin Wedding Bands and wide wedding bands. Let's break down speaking, anything under 2mm is considered a thin wedding band, while anything above 4mm starts  what actually separates them, so you can figure out which one is going to feel like you every time you glance down at your hand. What Counts as Thin vs Wide? Generally to read as wide. There's a middle ground too - the 2.5mm to 3.5mm range - which a lot of women find is the sweet spot between delicate and substantial. It's not just about the number, though. How a band feels on your hand has a l...

Anniversary Bands: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying

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There is a particular kind of pressure that comes with buying an anniversary band. It is not the same pressure as buying an engagement ring - that purchase has its own mythology, its own rules, its own set of expectations. An anniversary band feels different. More personal, somehow. You already know this person. You have built something with them. Hence, the jewelry you choose is supposed to reflect all of that, and most people have very little idea where to start. This Anniversary Band buying guide exists to make that process less overwhelming. It will give you all the information that actually matters before you walk into a store or start browsing online. Understanding an Anniversary Band The term gets used loosely, so it is worth being precise. An anniversary band is a ring - typically a band rather than a solitaire setting - given to mark a wedding anniversary. It is mostly worn alongside the original engagement ring and wedding band, though some women choose to wear it alone or o...