When to start looking for wedding rings and planning your budget?
Many couples discover that they left the topic of wedding rings too late, and along with the deadline, the time to calmly compare prices also slips away. Jewelry stores, especially during the wedding season from May to September, have extended lead times. Engagement rings and wedding bands are two separate purchasing decisions, each with a different budget and decision-making rhythm.
A good rule of thumb: start looking for wedding rings and setting a budget at least 2 to 3 months before the wedding. If you're choosing a custom model or one with engraving, do it even earlier, as pricing a custom project takes a moment. At BELLER, we deliver wedding rings within 10 business days for standard models, but during peak season, it's worth allowing some extra time.
14K or 18K gold, or what determines the price of a wedding ring
This is the first question that significantly impacts the cost of a wedding ring. 14-karat gold, marked with a 585 hallmark, contains 58.5% pure gold. 18-karat gold, with a 750 hallmark, contains 75% pure metal, so for the same weight, it is simply more expensive.
The price difference is not the only argument. 14K gold is harder and more scratch-resistant because it contains more alloy metals, which is important for jewelry worn daily for decades. 18K gold is softer, but its color is deeper and more intense, especially in the yellow version. In Poland, most wedding rings are sold in the 585 hallmark, precisely for practical and price reasons, but the final choice should be made after trying on both versions at the atelier.
What else affects the final cost of wedding rings?
Apart from the gold purity, the price of a wedding ring is influenced by: weight and width (a wider ring means more metal), gold color, type of finish, and potential personalization. Internal engraving at BELLER is available for every gold ring, and its scope is described in detail in a separate guide on engraving on wedding rings.
If you want to match both rings stylistically, by color and profile, we elaborate on this topic separately in the guide how to match wedding rings as a couple.
How to check the real price of wedding rings at BELLER?
We do not publish a single universal price list, because the final price depends on the gold purity, width, and personalization you choose. You will get the most accurate quote in our Soulmate wedding ring collection, where each model has an up-to-date price, or directly at the atelier, where we will select the purity and width tailored to your budget.
Visit the BELLER atelier in Warsaw and Krakow
The decision about wedding rings is best made after trying them on, not based on a photo. In both ateliers, BELLER in Warsaw and BELLER in Krakow, we will help you compare 14K and 18K gold live, choose the finish, and calculate the final cost according to the budget you have for this special jewelry. We invite you for a calm conversation, without sales pressure.
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