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A Guide on How to Stack Wedding Bands

Couples today have a lot of options when it comes to their engagement and wedding band styles. That can make it hard to choose between metals, designs, or even what gemstone to feature. Luckily the layered jewelry trend has made its way to the wedding world with stunning stacked wedding band styles. We’ll show you how to create your own custom wedding band stack from sizing to stunning designs. 

 

How to Size a Wedding Band Stack

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Get Your Measurements

Before you start stacking it up, you should find out your true ring size. You can use online tools like KAY’s Ring Size Chart to figure out your ring size at home. If you want one-on-one assistance, we’re happy to help when you stop by your local KAY Jewelers.

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Pick Your Band Size

When you wear a ring stack of three or more, really pay attention to band size. If you’re wearing rings wider than 2mm in your stack, you may need to size up to give your fingers some flexibility. We recommend going up a half size to get that perfect fit.

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Sizing Midi Rings

Topping off your look with a midi ring? These rings, typically worn above the second knuckle and below the nail, are several times smaller than your true ring size. Make sure to get accurate measurements by following KAY’s Ring Size Guide.

 

Picking Stacked Wedding Ring Styles

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Mixed Metals Wedding Band Stacks

Mixing metals is a great way to bring together a spectrum of styles. Make your own gradient, from vibrant yellow gold to soft rose gold and radiant white gold. The mixed metal approach is great for layering in sentimental pieces like family heirlooms seamlessly into your wedding band stack. 

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Mixed Gemstone Wedding Band Stacks

Celebrate every facet of your style with an array of glittering gemstones. Incorporating unique gemstones into stacked wedding ring styles is a great way to add vibrance to your wedding look. Try out styles dotting gemstones all around the band, perfect for pairing with a solitaire engagement ring centerpiece.  

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Matching Wedding Band Sets

Looking for wedding bands sets meant to be together, by design? Explore wedding band sets, in beautiful yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold metals. Or go designer with on-of-a-kind wedding rings from Neil Lane and Monique Lhuillier.

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Growing Your Stacks for Anniversaries and Celebrations

With so many ways to mix, match, and style, stacking rings make great gifts for any occasion. Create a timeline of your relationship with stacking ring jewelry by anniversary year. Or go for a personalized birthstone stacking rings as an extra special way to mark milestones and celebrations.  

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