Wegman and her team of artisans have coined the Whisper Thin model, which boasts the thinnest band on the market at a width under 1.5mm. While skeptics have said it's not possible to create a band this thin without sacrificing quality, each one is custom-made by a master bench jeweler who takes into account the exact dimensions of the stone and the client's finger size. The reason the look is so popular is because a super-thin band gives off the illusion that the diamond is floating on the finger, making it appear even bigger.
3. How to decide which metal color is right for your engagement ring
Wegman's top tips for determining metal color (platinum, yellow gold, rose gold, silver, etc.) are to take a cue from your current jewelry collection and consider what color will best flatter your skin tone. She suggests avoiding trends here, noting that the majority of the budget goes toward the stone, so brides have the option to update their setting in 10 years if metal preference changes. Of course, there are no rules, so even if your engagement ring is platinum, it's OK to mix in yellow-gold fine jewelry, too.
