- 1). Determine the type of metal you wish to use for the wedding set. Traditionally, engagement and wedding rings are made with yellow gold, white gold or platinum. Depending on the jeweler you choose to design your wedding set, other materials may also be available. Occasionally, wedding sets are made with palladium, silver, titanium, tungsten, ceramic or stainless steel. In most cases, all three rings in the wedding set are made from the same type of metal. However, feel free to select different metals or colors if desired.
- 2). Select the setting for the engagement ring first. A variety of settings are available, including solitaire, sidestone, pave and tension settings. A solitaire setting features one single gemstone (typically a diamond) and a plain band. The sidestone setting also features the single gemstone as the main focus of the ring, but this setting includes smaller stones on either side of the center diamond. The pave setting features a band encrusted with small diamonds either halfway or all the way around. A tension setting features a diamond that is held in place by pressure or tension, rather than a traditional prong or mount.
- 3). Choose the stones for the engagement ring. Select the center stone first, as this will set the foundation for any other stones that are used. Select the shape of the stone first. Shape options include round, princess, oval, radiant, pear, emerald, marquise, radiant and cushion. Once the shape has been determined, select the carat size, color, clarity and cut. A professional jeweler can help you select a quality stone in your preferred price range. If the ring features side stones, select those as well.
- 4). Select the overall style of the bride's wedding band. Depending on the shape and style of the engagement ring, the wedding band may need to be designed to curve around the center diamond. The metal and color used for the bride's wedding band should match the engagement ring. Determine whether you want any stones or diamonds included in the wedding band. While some women prefer a simple wedding band with no stones, other women prefer adding diamonds to the wedding band for extra sparkle. Popular wedding band styles include the diamond eternity setting, channel setting and pave setting.
- 5). Select an overall style for the groom's wedding band. Traditionally, the men's wedding band matches the woman's wedding band. However, the bride and groom should feel free to design rings based on their own personal preferences, rather than worrying about designing matching rings. For the men's wedding band, select the desired width of the ring, along with the metal type, color and finish. The most popular finishes for men's wedding bands are the high polish and brushed looks, although some men prefer a unique pattern or design.
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