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How to Build a Wedding Ring Stack You’ll Never Want to Take Off 

by Amelia Perrin
June 9, 2025

How to Build a Wedding Ring Stack You’ll Never Want to Take Off 

The wedding ring stack has officially become the new standard. More than a single band, it’s the story of your love — one layer at a time. 

If you’re dreaming of a stack that feels meaningful, intentional, and totally you, here’s how to build it. 

1. Start With the Foundation: Your Wedding Band 

The wedding band. This is your anchor piece. Whether it’s plain, pavé, curved and wedfit or engraved, this ring sets the tone for the rest of your stack. 

What to consider: 

  • Will it sit flush with your engagement ring? 
  • Do you want contrast or cohesion? 
  • Will your metals match?
  • Is it versatile enough to pair with future bands? 

2. Add an Eternity Ring for Major Milestones 

Traditionally gifted for anniversaries or after a child is born, eternity rings add a continuous band of diamonds, and meaning. 

Design tip: 

  • Choose a full or half band depending on your lifestyle and budget
  • Opt for contrasting metal for a modern twist 
  • Want more unique sparkle? Go for baguettes or mixed shapes 

3. Consider an Enhancer or Contour Band 

These bands are designed to frame your engagement ring with extra shape and sparkle. Think of them like a custom accent piece. 

Why they work: 

  • Great if your engagement ring has a unique shape 
  • Adds drama without needing a whole new ring 
  • Can make your ring’s diamond appear bigger
  • Changes the appearance of the stack if you want to switch things up
  • Creates symmetry in your stack 

4. Mark Moments with Stackable Rings 

Not every ring needs a label. Use stacking rings to celebrate moments big and small, from job promotions to personal milestones. 

Ideas include: 

  • Slim pavé or plain bands 
  • Mixed textures or metals 
  • Coloured gemstones to mark meaningful dates with birthstones
  • Engraved pieces 

Find your Dream Stack

A wedding ring stack isn’t built in a day — it grows with you. Want to find your dream wedding band or engagement ring to start off your stack? Chat to our advisors here, who would love to help you find ‘the one’.

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