Wegman recommends at least a 1.5mm band stacked between the engagement ring and wedding band for protection. This will prevent the two pieces from continuously hitting one another, while also adding visual interest — potentially even a pop of color, if you mix metals — to a stack. The only time you should skip a stacking band is if you're wearing a bezel band, since each diamond is protected with a thin gold rim around it.
8. The best place to store your engagement ring is not in the box
Wegman says small baggies are actually the best way to store jewelry, especially when traveling. Stowed separately, this prevents tangling and scratching. Plus, the clear bags make it easy to see which pieces you're grabbing. "When I'm at home, I love laying out my jewelry on a tray," she says, mentioning that she always reminds clients to never wear their engagement rings while working out, sleeping, or swimming in the ocean.
