Where to buy wedding rings – how to get the right ring for you in 2024
GETTING married and wondering where to buy wedding rings? We've listed the best places to shop, whether you're after classic, affordable or antique bands.
Buying a wedding ring is a big deal (after all, you'll hopefully be wearing it for the rest of your life) so you'll want to get it right, and we're here to help.
After sorting the engagement ring, once you get on with planning the wedding the next thing you'll need to do is decide where to buy your wedding rings.
Wedding rings are exchanged during the vows as a symbol of your love for each other.
Typically both parties wear a wedding ring on the ring finger of their left hand, although sometimes people choose not to wear one day-to-day for practical or comfort reasons.
There are lots of different styles of wedding rings to choose from, from traditional plain bands to jewelled eternity designs – some may even decide upon a vintage or antique ring to symbolise your love.
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If you're starting to think about where to buy your wedding ring from we've got plenty of suggestions, from affordable high street finds to extra-special designer pieces.
Read on for our suggestions on where to buy the best wedding rings in 2024 for men and women, and for all budgets.
Where to buy wedding rings
Ernest Jones
Ernest Jones is one of the high street go-tos for wedding rings, selling a huge selection with something for every budget.
Shoppers can choose from wedding rings made from white gold, yellow gold and rose gold as well as platinum and silver.
White gold and diamond eternity bands appear to be the most popular, but of course, the choice is yours.
Prices start from £50 for a sterling silver band and go right up to £8,000 for a diamond-encrusted eternity band.
- 18ct White Gold 0.50ct Round Cut Eternity Ring, £750 (Was £1,500) - buy here
- 9ct White Gold Diamond Wedding Band, £250 - buy here
- Platinum 2mm Extra Heavyweight D Shape Ring, £450 - buy here
Goldsmiths
In addition to thousands of off-the-shelf wedding rings, at Goldsmiths you can also design your ring, selecting its metal, style, setting and gemstones.
For the eco-conscious bride or groom, Goldsmiths also sell a collection of rings made from recycled platinum, yellow gold or white gold.
Plus, because Goldsmiths knows that buying a wedding ring can be a bit of a minefield, there's also plenty of handy advice on the website too, from choosing between metals to picking the right size.
- Recycled 18ct Yellow Gold 3mm Court Wedding Band, £450 - buy here
- 5mm Plain Band Ring In Titanium, £100 - buy here
- 3mm Brilliant Cut Rub Over Diamond Set Wedding Ring In 18 Carat Yellow Gold, £450 - buy here
H. Samuel
Another high street favourite is H. Samuel.
It's one of the more affordable places to buy a wedding ring, with prices ranging from £25-£2,500.
The men's bands are all pretty simple, whereas the women's designs range from plain bands to intricate twists of gemstones.
There are also a few designs currently on sale, which may be worth checking out.
If you want, you can also buy the rest of your wedding jewellery from H. Samuel at the same time, including cufflinks, watches and bridesmaid gifts.
- 9ct White Gold Diamond Twisted Eternity Ring, £249 - buy here
- 9ct Yellow Gold Wishbone Diamond Ring, £229 - buy here
- Sterling Silver 0.03ct Diamond Three Stone Eternity Ring, £99 - buy here
Fraser Hart
We love the wedding rings at Fraser Hart.
You can choose between classic styles which include plain bands and something a bit more special, such as unique bands inlaid with gemstones.
Prices are very reasonable too, with a good number of men's rings under £100, and this bejewelled women's ring just £125.
There's currently up to 50% off selected items on the Fraser Hart website, so now's a great time to take a look.
- 9ct White Gold Pavé Set Cubic Zirconia Eternity Ring, £150 - buy here
- Tungsten Matte Diamond Cut Edge 6mm Men's Ring, £125 - buy here
- Ladies' 9ct Gold 2mm Superior Court Wedding Ring, £175 - buy here
Selfridges
If you want to browse several luxe jewellery brands all under one roof, then Selfridges is where to look.
This iconic department store is home to some of the jewellery world's biggest names, including De Beers, Cartier, Chopard and Tiffany & Co.
As you'd probably expect, buying your wedding ring from Selfridges doesn't come cheap, with pieces starting at £600 and going up to £8,400 for a statement diamond-encrusted De Beers design.
- De Beers DB Classic 18ct Yellow-Gold Wedding Band, £600 - buy here
- Chopard Ice Cube 18ct White-Gold Ring, £845 - buy here
- Cartier 1895 18ct Yellow-Gold Wedding Ring, £760 - buy here
Liberty London
While the Liberty Jewellery Hall is mainly known for its fashion-forward pieces, there are also several designs that we think would make gorgeous wedding rings for women.
Designers include popular names such as Dinny Hall and Astley Clarke as well as smaller independent brands.
We're particularly taken by this star-spangled design above,
- 9ct Gold Ianthe Star Diamond Band Ring, £650 - buy here
- 9ct Gold Plain Rainbow Ring, £255 - buy here
- Dinny Hall 9ct Gold Signature Double Ring, £475 - buy here
Beaverbrooks
Beaverbrooks is a great place to look for rings for both men and women.
There's a lot of choice but the website makes it easy to shop, allowing you to select by metal, style or price – or by Beaverbrooks' top recommendations.
You can even buy his 'n' hers matching rings, or the engagement ring and wedding ring together in a bundle (if you're certain she's going to say yes!).
Prices start from £175 and go up to £4,500.
- 9ct Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Ring, £520 (Was £650) - buy here
- 9ct White Gold Court Wedding Ring, £325 - buy here
- 9ct White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring, £595 - buy here
The Diamond Store
As its name suggests, The Diamond Store is your go-to for all things sparkly – including wedding rings, for men and women.
Unlike other sites, on The Diamond Store's website you select your design first and then your metal, which will determine its final price.
Plus, everything's set with lab-grown diamonds.
The Diamond Store also offers a five-year guarantee plus a 30-day returns/60-day exchange policy if you change your mind before the big day.
- Nova Matching Wedding Band 0.20ct H/Si Diamond In 18K White Gold, £459 (Was £869) - buy here
- Spinners Ring 0.25CT Diamond 9K Yellow Gold, £459 (Was £855) - buy here
- Genevieve Matching Wedding Band In 18K White Gold, £649 (Was £1,065) - buy here
Tiffany & Co
Tiffany is probably one of the first places you think of for engagement rings but it also has a gorgeous selection of wedding rings for men and women.
As you'd probably expect, Tiffany wedding rings aren't the cheapest, with prices ranging from £650 up to a whopping £19,100.
But as it's arguably the most important piece of jewellery you'll ever have to buy, it might be worth splashing out a little extra on.
There are plain bands but it's the gemstone designs that shine, set with Tiffany's quality-controlled diamonds.
- The Tiffany Setting V Band Ring, £650 - buy here
- Elsa Peretti Band Ring, £1,000 - buy here
- Tiffany Forever Wedding Band Ring in Platinum 2.5 mm Wide, £1,075 - buy here
Austen & Blake
We've been impressed by Austen & Blake's range of wedding rings.
There's a huge range of styles and prices listed, which vary depending on which metal, width and band depth you choose to buy your design in.
If you've got a strong idea of what you want you can even search by carat, bandwidth or stone profile.
There's currently 10% off everything on the website, so hurry if you want to snap up this deal.
Where is the best place to buy wedding rings?
When buying a wedding ring it's best to shop at a reputable jeweller or retailer to ensure that you're getting a quality product and that your purchase is protected.
Some of our favourite places to buy wedding rings include Ernest Jones, Beaverbrooks, H. Samuel and Tiffany.
Hopefully, the suggestions above will give you an idea of a place to start.
Of course, these are all if you want to buy a new wedding ring; if you're looking for a vintage or antique band instead, you're best to approach independent jewellers or retailers that specialise in sourcing older jewellery.
Where to buy affordable wedding rings
When buying such a special item of jewellery you will want to ensure it's high quality and long-lasting, but that doesn't mean it has to break the bank.
There are lots of great options at high street stores such as Ernest Jones, H. Samuel and Fraser Hart, and you can easily find a wedding ring for under £100 – especially if you're after a plain band, which will be cheaper than one set with stones.
Of course, affordable means different things to different people, so it's a good idea to think about what is a realistic budget before shopping.
Where to buy cheap wedding rings
If you're on a budget then the big high street retailers are your best bet if you're looking for a cheaper wedding ring – prices at Ernest Jones start from £50 and H. Samuel just £25, for example.
You also don't have to buy a specific wedding ring, in fact any ring can be a wedding ring, and you might find a design that takes your fancy from other affordable jewellery shops like Abbot Lyon, Lily & Roo and Monica Vinader.
Another way to save money on a wedding ring is to give a family heirloom; it might not cost you anything but will be full of sentiment and meaning.
Where to buy antique wedding rings
Rather than buying a brand new wedding ring, you may instead want to get married with an antique wedding ring. Maybe it suits your engagement ring or personal style better? Or perhaps you're looking for something with a bit of a story behind it.
If you want to see the ring in person you could start by searching for where to buy antique wedding rings near you – including local jewellers, auction houses and pawn shops.
Several national websites specialise in old jewellery, such as The Antique Jewellery Company and Cavendish Jewellers.
Alternatively check out Etsy, which has a huge array of unique antique designs from independent sellers.
Where to buy men's wedding rings
It can be tricky to know where to start looking for wedding rings for men, especially if the groom doesn't usually wear a lot of jewellery but we've found some great options at lots of the retailers above.
On the high street, stores such as H. Samuel, Ernest Jones and Fraser Hart have a great range of men's wedding rings for all prices, from plain bands to intricate or diamond-encrusted designs.
At the other end of the spectrum, there's Tiffany; you may think that Tiffany specialises in big sparkly engagement rings but it also sells a good selection of simple yet luxurious men's wedding bands.
And for the cool groom, we also know a few men who have bought their wedding rings from rock 'n' roll London jeweller The Great Frog.
Where to buy vintage wedding rings
Buying a vintage wedding ring is similar to buying an antique one — you may need to cast your net wider than the usual jewellery stores to find what you're looking for.
We love some of the designs at Fetheray and The London Victorian Ring Co.
Another option is to buy a new ring that has a vintage style – for example, this £300 wishbone design from The Diamond Store.
The H. Samuel website also has a whole section on vintage-style wedding rings, with over 50 designs to choose from.
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Again, Etsy is also a good place to look, selling a huge number of quirky vintage styles.
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