Fine jewellery should always reflect the wearer, and if one meaningful ring feels like enough, let it be. An engagement ring can absolutely serve as both your engagement and wedding ring. We’ve worked with clients who choose a single, beautifully made piece, whether that’s a gold diamond wedding band or a solitaire sapphire, to honour both moments. 

Some prefer to stack, some prefer simplicity. It’s a personal decision, and there are no rules, just craftsmanship, sentiment, and the story it carries. 

While it’s common to wear a wedding band and engagement ring together, it’s not a requirement. Many of our clients opt for one ring to do both. especially when the design is striking enough to stand on its own. Think of a signet ring with a single stone, or a bespoke design that blends the symbolism of both rings into one. 

Choosing just one piece can also allow for higher quality materials, such as a higher karat gold or a salt and pepper diamond, without compromising on budget. 

To us, the difference lies more in convention than in creativity. A wedding set typically includes an engagement ring and matching wedding band, often designed to interlock. A bridal set may include an additional band or coordinated jewellery, like earrings or a necklace, to wear on the day. 

At Black Finch, we design pieces to work beautifully together, but also to hold their own. If you’re building your own set, we can help you pair a solitaire with a contour band, or guide you in choosing a handmade jewellery Melbourne piece that complements your style. 

Traditionally, a wedding set includes two rings: one for the engagement, one for the ceremony. Some add a third for the anniversary, or choose a stacking band to wear later. But tradition is just a framework, we invite you to shape it to suit you. 

Whether you wear one, two, or three, we believe each piece should feel personal. And if you’re starting from scratch, we’d be honoured to create something entirely your own, something that sits beside a modern unique engagement ring or frames a diamond ring in gold with intention.