Since the ancient Greeks began making their wedding rings from iron, these symbols of everlasting love and commitment have evolved into beautiful pieces of jewelry that are expected to be passed down though generations.

There are a lot of precious and alternative metals on the market for wedding rings, and although it was not the first metal used, gold wedding rings have long been the traditional approach for the bride and groom.  Do you prefer the classic look of a gold wedding ring, but would like a little extra uniqueness added to your band?

Consider a gold wedding ring that has been hand carved or etched with a pattern.  You would still be wearing a traditional yellow gold wedding ring, but with some added personality that sets it apart.  These rings below are great examples of hand carved wedding bands.

Textured hand engraving adorns this bold ring. High polish adds to the attraction of this heavy gold ring.

A wide 8.5mm band with a center high polish band bordered by milgrain and two bands of hand engraving make this ring special. This band style ring is available in 14k yellow or 14k white gold.

This beautiful 6mm band is deeply carved by hand. The scroll work is a combination of high polish and texture with a smooth comfort fit inner surface. Heavy gold weight of 7.14 grams minimum makes this an ideal choice for women or men.

These traditional gold wedding rings have been spiced up with geometric pattern, take a look:

Fashionable Duo band with diamond pattern and milgrain. Band is available in 14k yellow gold or 14k white gold, edge is rolled for comfort fit.

This comfort fit gold wedding ring that boasts a center band inspired by the beveled edge repeating pattern of a gear. The ring features a center band whose top edges have been polished and accented with channels that retain the original as-cast appearance. The center band is flanked by two outer rings that have been rolled and polished for comfort. This unique ring must be seen to be appreciated and is available in 14K white or yellow gold.

This gold wedding ring is cut in diamond pattern with a beveled edge and rounded inner edge for comfort.

This gold wedding ring comfort-fit Duo design band is grooved around the center and finished with milgrain. The 14k yellow and the 14k white gold band have rolled edges for a great fit.

Prefer a gold wedding ring that doesn’t have a pattern?  Check out these two spins on the traditional gold band:

This is a A 14K gold wedding band with a timeless design influence, this classic 2.5mm textured rope ring has two bands woven together as one and is available in both yellow and white gold.

This is a 14K gold wedding ring with a modern design influence, this 3.75mm Octagonal ring shows it’s style in both yellow and white gold.

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