The mixed metal wedding band look, combining white gold or platinum engagement rings with a yellow or pink gold bands is a booming trend. While some may prefer a more traditional look, the mismatched wedding set look can not be denied! Here are some of today's trend setters showing off their bridal sets as well as a closer look at how yellow gold is impacting various subcategories of wedding bands including straight vs. curved wedding bands, diamond vs plain wedding bands, ring guards or single bands.Simple Straight Wedding BandsIn a world of glitz and glamour a subtle new trend has emerged, replacing 'blinged' out curved diamond bands with understated symbolic plain gold bands that wrap straight around the finger. Not only do they make a bold statement but they can be worn on their own, paired with the engagement ring, or as a stackable wedding band. Here are some trend setting examples:
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Isla Fisher
Isla Fisher created the perfect eye catching contrast in her wedding set by pairing her antique inspired engagement ring with a classic gold band. We love the chic look of stackable bands created with the addition of her diamond wedding ring.
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Kate Middleton
On April 29, 2011 the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton gave a number of wedding styles a giant nudge; including fine gemstone jewelry for engagement rings, wedding gowns with sleeves and mixed metal wedding sets of white gold or platinum mountings with yellow gold wedding bands.
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Keira Knightley
A beautiful fashionista with a conscience! Keira Knightley's subtle styling is clear with her use of a plain gold band to complete her wedding set.
Zoe Saldana's wedding set is pure romance! Her hybrid gemstone three stone/halo engagement ring featuring a chic pear shape emerald with diamond side stones is perfectly paired with an understated plain gold wedding band.
Diamond Ring GuardsWhere once ring guards were reserved for follow up wedding anniversaries or bridal set add-ons, today, the ring guard is a highly fashionable choice. Select from straight ring guards, angle ring guards, diamond ring guards or plain ring guards.
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If you are deciding between diamond ring guards or wedding band, look to Kaley Cuoco for inspiration! She chose two antique style wedding bands in pink gold to act as diamond ring guard. By framing the top and bottom of her halo diamond engagement ring in a contrasting metal color it creates depth and balance.
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Aisha Tyler
Its hard to tell from the picture, but it appears she elected two diamond eternity bands in white metal (either white gold or platinum) to frame her yellow gold baguette and round diamond band. Not only did she superbly mix metals, but she perfected the stackable wedding band look too!
Classic Diamond BandsClassic, shinny and elegant! While the plain gold band, ring guards, and eternity bands are growing in popularity a classic diamond wedding band is always a smart choice!
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Joanna Newsom
When you have an engagement ring as impressive as this, but still want some sparkle on your band, follow Joanna's style and select a classic common prong wedding band.
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Desiree Hartsock
The lovely mixed metal enagement ring is complimented by what looks to be a delicate yellow gold diamond band. I love Chris Siegfried's wedding band. Two tone wedding bands are a great way to introduce mixed metal jewelry into your jewelry wardrobe for both men and women.
Many of these new weddding trends are not only beautiful but affordable (thank you Hollywood). Here are some Jabel die struck wedding band options available at any of our fine jewelers to help you create a hollywood look on your wedding day too!
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