Wedding Rings: Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands

Welcome to Ocarat's wedding space - your online jewelry store specializing in wedding rings and engagement rings. Whether you're planning a proposal, choosing your wedding rings for the big day, or looking for jewelry to complete a special occasion outfit, you'll find over 1,500 carefully curated styles here to celebrate every moment of your story. Our wedding rings are crafted in gold, silver, platinum, palladium, titanium, and steel, and we offer free engraving on all our customizable styles.

Why Choose Ocarat for Your Wedding Rings?

For over 15 years, we have helped soon-to-be-married couples choose their engagement rings and wedding rings. This experience has allowed us to build one of the most comprehensive catalogs on the market, with over 1,500 styles available to suit every taste and every budget.

In addition to this exceptional selection, we offer a range of services and benefits:

• Free Engraving on customizable styles
• 4-Installment Interest-Free Payment to spread your budget with ease
• Free Shipping to metropolitan France and Belgium
• 30-Day Guarantee - satisfaction or full refund
• Our Stores: for our Parisian customers, you are welcome to visit our jewelry store in the 1st arrondissement to view our in-store models or discuss custom creations (by appointment).

What Is the Difference Between an Engagement Ring and a Wedding Ring?

These two pieces of jewelry are often confused, yet they serve different purposes and carry different meanings.

The engagement ring is given at the time of the wedding proposal. It is typically a jewelry piece set with a stone: a diamond solitaire, a sapphire, a ruby, or an emerald, mounted on a gold or platinum setting. It symbolizes the promise and commitment to come. Traditionally, it is offered by the man, but more and more couples choose it together. After all, it is a ring the woman will wear for life - so the choice truly matters.
Whether you prefer to make it a surprise or pick it out together, know that at Ocarat you benefit from an extended 30-day satisfaction guarantee or full refund - giving you time to return the ring if the style or size is not right.

The wedding ring, on the other hand, is exchanged on the wedding day during the ceremony. It typically takes the form of a precious metal band - plain or diamond-set - worn by both spouses. More understated than the engagement ring, it is designed to be worn every day, for life.

Women traditionally wear both pieces of jewelry together on the left ring finger. It is therefore important, when choosing an engagement ring, to plan ahead for the wedding ring style that will accompany it. Certain settings require a beveled or curved wedding ring to fit together harmoniously. On our jewelry store, you will also find engagement rings and wedding rings sold as sets, so you can be sure of getting the perfect combination.

Which Finger Should You Wear Your Wedding Rings On?

In France, tradition holds that the engagement ring and the wedding ring are both worn on the left ring finger. This custom traces its origins to a belief in ancient Rome that a vein ran directly from that finger to the heart. However, in some European countries such as Spain, Poland, and Russia, the wedding ring is traditionally worn on the right hand. There is no universal rule - what matters most is that the choice feels right for you.

Traditionally, the wedding ring is worn closest to the hand - beneath the engagement ring - to keep it symbolically closer to the heart. In practice, many women reverse this order based on their comfort or the design of their jewelry, with no issue whatsoever.

It can also happen that both pieces of jewelry cannot be worn on the same finger - particularly when the engagement ring features a large center stone. In that case, an elegant solution is to wear the engagement ring on the right ring finger and the wedding ring on the left ring finger.

What's the Right Budget for Your Wedding Rings?

The budget for an engagement ring or a wedding ring varies widely and depends primarily on two factors: the metal chosen and the quality of the stone. Here are a few benchmarks to help guide you.

The Metal

The choice of metal is crucial: it affects the ring's look, its price, and its long-term durability. At Ocarat, you can choose from several materials to find the one that matches your style and budget.

• 750/1000 Gold (18K): composed of 75% pure gold, this is the standard for high-end fine jewelry. Available in yellow, white, and rose gold, it is highly resistant to wear and does not tarnish.
• 375/1000 Gold (9K): composed of 37.5% pure gold, it significantly reduces the budget while remaining a precious and durable metal. Also available in yellow, white, and rose.
• Platinum: rarer and more durable than gold, it does not tarnish and is naturally hypoallergenic. It is the ultimate premium choice, with a per-gram cost higher than 18K gold.
• Palladium: a rare metal from the platinum family, it is lightweight, hypoallergenic, and delivers a look close to white gold - typically at a lower price than platinum.
• Titanium: exceptionally lightweight and durable, it is a contemporary material that is more affordable than gold and prized for its comfort.
• 925/1000 Silver: primarily used for wedding rings, it offers a clean, minimalist style at very attractive price points.

The Stone

The choice of stone is the other major factor driving the budget of an engagement ring or a wedding ring - from the most accessible to the most premium:

• Cubic Zirconia: the most budget-friendly option. Its brilliance closely resembles that of a diamond, making it a popular choice for cost-conscious shoppers.
• Semi-Precious Stones: amethyst, topaz, aquamarine... They offer beautiful colored options at mid-range prices, each with its own character and symbolism.
• Lab-Grown Diamonds: same chemical composition, same brilliance, and same hardness as a natural diamond - created in a laboratory. Significantly more affordable than a natural diamond while delivering equivalent quality.
• Precious Stones: sapphire, ruby, and emerald are increasingly popular choices for engagement rings. Each stone carries its own symbolism: sapphire evokes loyalty, ruby passion, and emerald harmony.
• Certified Natural Diamond (GIA, GSI): the benchmark in traditional fine jewelry, with strong symbolic and lasting value. Its price varies based on cut, color, clarity, and carat weight.

By combining 375/1000 gold with cubic zirconia or a lab-grown diamond, you can find beautiful engagement rings at Ocarat starting from 150 €. At the other end of the spectrum, a 750/1000 gold piece set with a certified natural diamond or a high-quality precious stone represents a more substantial investment.

Our online jewelry store offers 4-installment, interest-free payment starting from 100 € in purchases on our wedding rings, so you can spread your budget with peace of mind.

How Do You Find Your Ring Size and Measure Your Finger?

Not knowing your ring size is common, and it is not a problem. Several options are available to you:

• The plastic ring sizer: available to order, it lets you measure your ring size precisely at home.
• The printable ring sizer: we offer one on our website - print it at actual size to find your ring size.
• In-store measurement: the most precise option, performed with a professional steel ring gauge.

A few things to keep in mind: for a wide or domed wedding ring, go up half a size from your usual ring size. Measure your finger in the morning, at room temperature, as fingers tend to swell slightly with heat. If you have any doubts, our advisors are available to guide you before you place your order. Don't hesitate to reach out!