Classic Gold Wedding Bands for Every Type of Bride

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.

Cartier 1895 Band, $690,

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Bario Neal "Aldine" Band, $209,

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Tiffany & Co. Classic Band, $650,

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

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Trumpet & Horn "Lyon" Ring, $225,

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

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Catbird Flat Band, $310,

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

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

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Zoe Chicco Flat Band, $1,150,

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Anna Sheffield "Sheaves" Band, $795,

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Bittersweet New York "Cowboy" Ring, $900,

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Grace Lee "Beaded Marquise" Band, $335,

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

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Brilliant Earth "Findlay" Ring, $890,

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

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Tara Sugden Milgrain Band, $880,

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Todd Pownell Hammered Band, $572,

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Anna Sheffield "Delicate Curve" Band, $450,

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

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Blue Nile Classic Ring, $210,

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

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

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Ila Ridged Band, $350,

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

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Manon "Ocean" Ring, $925,

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Cathy Waterman Hammered Band, $2,200,

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Mociun "Etched Lines" Band, $300,

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

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Grace Lee "Lace" Band, $385,

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