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The wedding rings budget

Le budget des alliances

The Wedding Band Budget

In France, engaged couples spend an average of €1,000 on a pair of wedding bands, or €500 per band. This is, of course, an average, with prices varying depending on the quality of the jewelry and the presence or absence of diamonds.

3mm Brushed Comfort Ribbon

3mm Brushed Comfort Ribbon

950€

Half-round comfort fit 2mm

Half-round comfort fit 2mm

590€

Classic half-hoop ring 1.8mm set with 5 diamonds

Classic half-hoop ring 1.8mm set with 5 diamonds

750€

 

Factors Affecting the Budget: Gold or Silver

The choice of metal and its quality will primarily influence the price of the wedding band.
Your wedding band is meant to accompany you throughout your life, so the properties of the chosen metal, such as its non-corrosive nature, resistance, and durability, will impact its price.


Let's therefore look at the differences between gold and silver.
Gold derives its prestige from its qualities: non-corrosive, malleable, and not very susceptible to corrosion. It is thus the benchmark metal for wedding bands.

 
However, it is rare in jewelry to use 100% pure gold to make a piece, as it needs to be worked into an alloy to ensure its robustness and durability. Thus, 18-carat gold is an alloy composed of 75% gold (750‰), and then the alloys vary depending on the chosen color:

  • 18-carat yellow: 750‰ + 12.5% silver + 12.5% copper
  • 18-carat white: 750‰ + 25% (silver; copper and palladium)
  • 18-carat rose: 750‰ + 5% silver + 20% copper


If you want to know more, feel free to read our article on 18-carat gold.
Silver is more commonly used to create so-called costume jewelry. Indeed, silver jewelry is less resistant and oxidizes more quickly.
Nor is 100% silver used to make jewelry. We speak of 925 silver or sterling silver, which means an alloy composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. To prevent silver from oxidizing, it is also alloyed with rhodium.

 
At Héloïse & Abélard, all wedding bands are made of recycled 18-carat gold and are available in yellow, white, or rose.

Discover our 3mm comfort half-round wedding band
 

 

Factors Affecting the Budget: With or Without Diamonds

Although wedding bands are traditionally imagined without diamonds, diamonds also have a say.

 
Indeed, there are no rules: if you want to combine an engagement ring with a diamond wedding band, anything is possible.

 
However, don't forget to consider the position of the wedding band relative to the engagement ring. The size of the diamonds can be constrained if the wedding band is intended to be worn on the same finger as the engagement ring.
At Héloïse & Abélard, we also offer diamond wedding bands while respecting the place they will take on your fingers according to your desires.

Discover our wedding band and engagement ring compositions

 

Payment Methods that Adapt to the Budget

At Héloïse & Abélard, aware that wedding bands represent significant budgets, we offer the option to pay for rings via a 2 or 3-installment payment plan without fees.

18K GOLD AND
RECYCLED DIAMONDS

18-carat gold certified COC and second-hand natural diamonds GVS - HSI.

140 YEARS OF
EXPERTISE IN PARIS

Made to order in 4 weeks in one of the best Parisian workshops, a century-old family manufacturer, RJC certified.

FREE DELIVERY AND
RESIZING

Free delivery and returns within 30 days, free resizing for 1 year.

PAYMENT IN INSTALMENTS
AT NO EXTRA COST

Installment payment available online or at the showroom.

WARRANTY
2 YEARS

All our jewelry is guaranteed for 24 months.

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