Classic Gold Wedding Bands for Every Type of Bride

You can't go wrong with a ring made from this classic metal.

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Sometimes, simple is better, and this notion certainly applies to your wedding band. After all, it is a piece of jewelery you intend to wear for the rest of your life, so choosing a timeless, classic, goes-with-everything style is usually a smart idea. Whether you're a minimalist at heart, are looking for a more practical ring, or admire sleek simplicity, gold wedding bands are an excellent choice. Just because you're opting for an all-metal wedding band doesn't mean that your ring has to be boring—from even the slightest etching to more out-there sculptural designs, there are plenty of fun ways to make a classic style all your own.

Let's start with what we found for the traditionalists: Pretty much any jeweler will offer a classic gold wedding band in a variety of sizes, widths, and finishes (from polished to matte), and our favorites include Tiffany & Co.'s classic band, Cartier's 1895 style, and Blue Nile's simple gold option. If you're enamored with the idea of a textured look, try finding something with milgrain etching or a hammered finish, like Cathy Waterman's hammered ring or Ila's delicate ridged gold band. Grace Lee offers an ultra-unique "lace" band, with scalloped milgrain gold forming a lace-inspired design that is sure to stand out on its own.

Size can also make a big difference when it comes to ensure your gold wedding band feels unique to you. If you're on the market for something delicate and dainty, there are plenty of ultra-thin styles, like Bario Neal's "Aldine" braided band. On the flip side, you can also go extra wide, with Zoe Chicco's 8mm wide flat ring.

Looking to tie the knot with a gold wedding band? Read on for even more of our favorite gold wedding rings, perfect for every type of bride.

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Cartier

Courtesy of Cartier

Cartier 1895 Band, $690,

cartier.com

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Bario Neal

Courtesy of Bario Neal

Bario Neal "Aldine" Band, $209,

bario-neal.com

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Tiffany & Co.

Courtesy of Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co. Classic Band, $650,

tiffany.com

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David Yurman

Courtesy of David Yurman

David Yurman "DY Unity Cable" Band, $575,

davidyurman.com

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Trumpet & Horn

Courtesy of Trumpet & Horn

Trumpet & Horn "Lyon" Ring, $225,

trumpetandhorn.com

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Van Cleef & Arpels

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Van Cleef & Arpels "Perlée" Ring, $900,

vancleefarpels.com

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Catbird

Courtesy of Catbird

Catbird Flat Band, $310,

catbirdnyc.com

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Single Stone

Courtesy of Single Stone

Single Stone "Brinly" Ring, $1,200,

singlestone.com

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Reinstein/Ross

Courtesy of Reinstein/Ross

Reinstein/Ross "Half Round" Band, price upon request,

reinsteinross.com

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Zoe Chicco

Courtesy of Zoë Chicco

Zoe Chicco Flat Band, $1,150,

zoechicco.com

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Anna Sheffield

Courtesy of Anna Sheffield

Anna Sheffield "Sheaves" Band, $795,

annasheffield.com

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Bittersweets New York

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Bittersweet New York "Cowboy" Ring, $900,

bittersweetsnyc.com

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Grace Lee

Grace Lee "Beaded Marquise" Band, $335,

gracelee.com

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Tiffany and Co.

Courtesy of Tiffany's

Tiffany and Co. Milgrain Wedding Band Ring, $850, tiffany.com

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Brilliant Earth

Courtesy of Brilliant Earth

Brilliant Earth "Findlay" Ring, $890,

brilliantearth.com

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Rebecca Overmann

Courtesy of Rebecca Overmann

Rebecca Overmann "Water" Band, $835, rebeccaovermann.com

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Tara Sugden

Courtesy of Twist

Tara Sugden Milgrain Band, $880,

twistonline.com

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Todd Pownell

Courtesy of Twist

Todd Pownell Hammered Band, $572,

twistonline.com

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Anna Sheffield

Courtesy of Anna Sheffield

Anna Sheffield "Delicate Curve" Band, $450,

annasheffield.com

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Marla Aaron

Courtesy of Greenwich St. Jewelers

Marla Aaron "Di Me" Ring, $1,020,

greenwichjewelers.com

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Blue Nile

Courtesy of Blue Nile

Blue Nile Classic Ring, $210,

bluenile.com

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Single Stone

Courtesy of Single Stone

Single Stone "Eden" Ring, $1,600,

singlestone.com

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Digby & Iona

Courtesy of Digby & Iona

Digby & Iona "Petite Chevron" Ring, $440,

digbyandiona.com

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Ila

Courtesy of Trabert Goldsmiths

Ila Ridged Band, $350,

trabertgoldsmiths.com

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Lauren Wolf Jewelry

Courtesy of Lauren Wolf Jewelry

Lauren Wolf Jewelry "Sea Urchin" Ring, $350,

laurenwolfjewelry.com

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Manon

Courtesy of Manon Jewelry

Manon "Ocean" Ring, $925,

manonjewelry.com

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Cathy Waterman

Courtesy of Ylang 23

Cathy Waterman Hammered Band, $2,200,

ylang23.com

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Mociun

Courtesy of Mociun

Mociun "Etched Lines" Band, $300,

mociun.com

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Blair Lauren Brown

Courtesy of Love Adorned

Blair Lauren Brown Heat-Treated Ring, $1,200,

loveadorned.com

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Grace Lee

Grace Lee "Lace" Band, $385,

gracelee.com

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Classic Gold Wedding Bands for Every Type of Bride

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Cartier

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Bario Neal

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Catbird

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Single Stone

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Anna Sheffield

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Grace Lee

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Tiffany and Co.

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Brilliant Earth

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Rebecca Overmann

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Tara Sugden

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Todd Pownell

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Anna Sheffield

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Marla Aaron

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Blue Nile

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Single Stone

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Digby & Iona

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Ila

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Lauren Wolf Jewelry

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