How Much Do Wedding Rings Cost in the UK?

Wedding rings in the UK typically cost between £500 and £1,500 per couple, with the overall average hovering around £1,057. At Paragon Diamonds, plain wedding bands start from around £645, with diamond-set options beginning from approximately £875.

Wedding rings are often the most overlooked part of the wedding budget, as most of the focus is on the engagement ring. But a wedding band will often be worn every day, so getting it right matters. This guide covers what drives the price, what Paragon Diamonds offers at each level, and how to budget for both partners without overspending.

What Affects the Cost of a Wedding Ring?

Various factors affect the price of a wedding ring: the metal, band width, whether diamonds are included, and the level of craftsmanship involved. One thing worth noting: white gold requires rhodium plating every few years to maintain its bright white finish, whereas platinum stays white naturally. Over a lifetime of wear, that maintenance factor is worth considering alongside the upfront cost.

Materials

Metal choice can have an impact on price. Platinum is the densest and rarest option. 18ct gold is available in yellow, white, and rose and costs slightly less than platinum. 9ct gold is the most affordable.

Design

Band width directly affects how much metal is used, so a wider band costs more than a narrower one in the same metal. Moving from a plain band to a diamond-set design adds cost depending on the number of stones and setting style. Because wedding band diamonds are small, the price difference between lab-grown and natural is less significant than it is for an engagement ring.

Workmanship

A standard polished band is the most straightforward and cost-effective option. Textured finishes, milgrain detailing, and personal engravings add a modest amount to the price. A fully bespoke band, designed one-to-one with Yalda, gives you complete control over every detail and takes up to five weeks from the confirmed final design.

Who Buys the Wedding Rings?

Traditionally, the couple exchanges rings that each partner has purchased for the other. In practice, most couples today buy their wedding rings together, choosing them as a pair at the same time, often at the same appointment.

There is no fixed rule about who pays for what. Some couples split the cost evenly. Others budget by preference. One partner may want a plainer band while the other prefers a diamond-set design, and they spend accordingly. What matters is that both rings feel right and fit comfortably within the overall wedding budget.

If you are buying rings together, a wedding band try-on appointment at 52 Argyll Arcade is the most efficient way to compare metals, widths, and styles side by side on the hand. Paragon Diamonds accommodates every budget and will always find the right option for both partners.

Bespoke Wedding Rings at Paragon Diamonds

If you cannot find what you are looking for in the existing collection, the bespoke design service at Paragon Diamonds lets you work one-to-one with Yalda to design a ring built to your exact brief.

The process begins with a design appointment, during which you discuss metal, profile, width, finish, and any diamond or engraving requirements. A 3D-printed wax model of the ring before you commit to the final piece, so you can see and feel the design before any metal is cast.

Bespoke rings are completed in up to five weeks from confirmed final design. If you are working towards a wedding date, book your appointment early to allow enough time.

Paragon Diamonds Wedding Ring Prices at a Glance

All wedding rings are available across a range of widths and with personal engravings. Prices shown are starting points and adjust with width and carat weight for diamond-set options.