Men’s wedding rings
A plain 18ct gold men’s wedding ring typically costs about £1,700 in the UK, and platinum about the same.
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Buying his and hers wedding rings
Matching wedding rings don’t have to be identical. Most couples choose the same metal and finish in two different widths. Here’s what a pair really costs, and how to match them well.
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Parth KananiOctober 2026 · 5 min read
In short: A matching pair of plain 18ct gold bands, a women’s 2–3mm and a men’s 4–6mm, typically costs about £2,500 bought separately in the UK (about £775 + £1,700). Match the metal and finish; the widths can differ.
Prices
What his and hers wedding rings cost in the UK
Real prices from UK retail listings, October 2026, not estimates.
| Band | Listings | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Her band: 18ct gold, plain | 21 | £775 | £224–£1,650 |
| His band: 18ct gold, plain | 21 | £1,699 | £650–£3,500 |
We found no ready-made his and hers sets in gold or platinum with clear prices, only titanium sets online. Most couples buy two bands from the same jeweller, which also means one fitting appointment and one hallmark.
Knowing what you're paying for
How much of the price is metal?
Typical weight
12g
Metal value today
£915
Typical price
£2,474
A pair of 18ct gold bands (a 2.5–3mm and a 5–6mm) weighs about 12g (the middle of 19 weights published by UK jewellers). At today's price, the gold in it is worth about £915, roughly 37% of a typical £2,474 price. The rest is making, finishing, hallmarking, VAT and margin. A heavier band in the same style costs more for exactly this reason, and when the metal price moves, band prices follow.
Live metal price, updated every 10 minutes: today's gold price. Check the hallmark inside any band with our hallmark decoder.
Width and shape
Width: usually 2–3mm for her, 4–6mm for him
Matching rings don’t need to be the same width. The same metal, colour and finish in two widths reads as a pair, and suits two different hands.
The four band shapes, seen end-on
Court
Domed outside and curved inside, so it slides over the knuckle easily. The most comfortable.
Flat court
Flat outside, curved inside. The modern look of a flat band with the comfort of a court.
D-shape
Domed outside, flat inside. The traditional British wedding band shape.
Flat
Flat inside and out, with square edges. Modern and crisp, but the least comfortable to wear.
Before you buy
What to decide, and what to check
Match what you’ll notice
Metal colour and finish (polished, brushed or hammered) are what make two rings look like a set. Width and profile can differ.
Her engagement ring decides her band
If she wears an engagement ring, her band has to sit flush with it, which may mean a curved or shaped band. Choose that first, then match his to it.
Engrave them
A shared date or line inside both rings is the simplest way to make two different bands a matching pair. Most jewellers add it for a small fee.
Common Questions
How much do his and hers wedding rings cost?+
For a plain 18ct gold pair bought separately, about £2,500 at typical UK prices (about £775 for hers and £1,700 for his, October 2026). Titanium pairs cost far less but can’t be resized.
Do his and hers wedding rings have to match?+
No. Most couples match the metal and finish and choose different widths. Some choose completely different rings; there’s no rule.
Sources
- Prices: UK retail listings from Google Shopping and search results via DataForSEO, October 2026.
- Cooksongold: 18ct gold and platinum wedding ring blanks, with stated weights
- Wedding Rings Direct: plain 6mm medium court (weights by size and metal)