Wedding rings / Buying guide
Men’s wedding rings: choose your metal and fit
A good wedding band suits your hand, your routine and your budget. Start with the colour you like, then try different widths, profiles and weights on your hand. Once you know what feels right, compare the metals that suit your budget and care preferences.
See the colours in our collection
These examples come from our wedding band listings. Compare the warm gold tones, bright white finish and darker alternatives.
The rose-gold example combines a tantalum centre with rose-gold borders and an inner band. Catalogue images show the design; your chosen material and finish may look different.
For platinum, sterling silver, titanium and Silver Plus, ask us to compare the actual materials with you. A shared catalogue image cannot show their individual differences reliably.
Custom made at Anny’s
Silver Plus: a useful middle ground for a white wedding band
Silver Plus gives you another choice if you like the look of white gold but want to spend less. It is our name for Continuum sterling silver, an alloy containing palladium that offers improved strength compared with standard sterling silver. Its price sits between ordinary sterling silver and comparable 9ct white gold designs.
Continuum’s bright white colour does not require rhodium plating. It is useful for a substantial-looking white band on a smaller budget, though it can still mark with wear and needs appropriate care. Read Stuller’s Continuum alloy information.
Your Silver Plus ring is custom made by Anny’s at our Frankston workshop. We design the ring on screen using computer-aided design (CAD) and print a model. A specialist casting house casts it in metal, then we hand-finish it at our bench. This lets us work through its proportions with you, including the width, thickness and inside shape.
Explore our custom-made jewellery process, or email us about a Silver Plus wedding band.
Choose the width on your hand
Try a few widths together. 5 mm, 6.5 mm and 7 mm make useful starting points: a slimmer band, a middle option and a broader look. These are examples, not limits; available widths depend on the design and metal.
Width is only one dimension. A thick 5 mm band can feel more substantial than a thinner 7 mm band. A heavier ring is not automatically better; choose a weight that feels comfortable for your routine. Try closing your hand, holding something and moving your fingers naturally. The ring should feel comfortable between neighbouring fingers.
Understand the profile and comfort fit
The profile is the shape of the band in cross-section. The inside and outside can be shaped differently:
- D-shape: a domed outside with a flatter inside.
- Court: rounded on both the outside and inside.
- Flat: a straighter outer surface; the inside can be flat or rounded, depending on the design.
- Comfort fit: describes a rounded inner surface. It can be combined with several outside profiles.
Comfort fit is worth trying, particularly on wider bands. It does not mean one shape will feel best for everyone, and manufacturers use their own profile names.
Think about finish, fit and future care
A polished band reflects light clearly. Brushed and satin finishes have a softer appearance; hammered surfaces add texture. Every finish changes with wear: polished metal picks up fine scratches, while some textured areas become smoother or shinier. Discuss what refinishing is possible for your chosen ring.
Have your finger measured with the intended width and inside profile in mind. A good fit should pass over the knuckle with some resistance and feel comfortable at the base. If your knuckle is much wider than your finger, discuss the fit with us in person. Wider bands and temperature changes can affect the fit; there is no automatic half-size increase rule.
Ask about resizing before ordering. Many precious-metal bands can be altered, while mixed metals, stones, patterns and specialist materials can restrict the options. GIA’s ring-material guide
Remove your band before activities that could catch or crush it, and follow workplace jewellery rules. Take it off for household cleaning and chlorinated swimming. Mention known metal allergies so the proposed alloy can be checked. GIA’s jewellery-care advice
If your band cannot be resized
Our wedding ring partner offers a remake option. The original ring is returned, its metal is credited towards the replacement, and a new band is made in the correct size.
Labour typically costs around A$150–A$200, plus any increase in metal value. Ask us for a current quote for your ring. This gives you a way to change the fit even when the existing band cannot be resized.
Compare prices for the same ring
Compare the same size, width, thickness, profile and finish, noting the alloy in each quote. Confirm whether engraving or stone setting is included.
For example, on 20 September 2026, Anny’s Original Comfort Wedder in 5 mm, size O, polished, with its built-in comfort profile was listed at these prices, including GST:
| Metal | Example price, including GST |
|---|---|
| Silver | A$413.39 |
| 9ct yellow gold | A$1,470.27 |
| 9ct white gold | A$1,870.74 |
These are complete-band catalogue examples, with prices subject to change. They do not set a price range for Silver Plus, which Anny’s quotes separately for your chosen design and dimensions. There is no fixed amount you need to spend.
A few common questions
Can we personalise the band?
Yes. Names, dates or a short message can make a simple band personal. Ask about suitable placement and available space, and confirm the engraving cost. See our laser engraving service.
Do our wedding rings need to match?
No. You can choose different metals, widths or finishes so each ring suits its wearer. A shared engraving or small design detail can connect the two.
Is Silver Plus white gold?
No. It is a sterling silver alloy containing palladium. It is worth comparing if you want a similar white-metal appearance, improved strength over standard sterling silver and a lower price than a comparable 9ct white gold band.
Find a band that feels right
Bring your ideas, budget and wedding date to 92 Young Street, Frankston so we can confirm the making and fitting schedule for your design. Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment is required. We are open Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm, and Saturday, 10am–3pm.
For a bridal consultation at Level 3, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne, appointments are strictly required. Email info@annys.com.au to arrange a time or ask about Silver Plus.