Women’s wedding rings
A plain 18ct gold women’s wedding band typically costs about £775 in the UK, and a diamond-set band about £1,000.
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Wedding rings / Men’s wedding rings
Choosing a men’s wedding ring
A men’s wedding ring is the one piece of jewellery many men will wear every day for life. Here’s what they really cost, how much of that is metal, and the width, shape and metal decisions that matter.
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Parth KananiOctober 2026 · 5 min read
In short: A plain 18ct gold men’s wedding ring typically costs about £1,700 in the UK, and platinum about the same. Titanium and tungsten bands cost around £100 but can’t be resized. Most men choose a 4–6mm court band, which is the most comfortable shape.
Prices
What men’s wedding rings cost in the UK
Real prices from UK retail listings, October 2026, not estimates.
| Band | Listings | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18ct gold, plain | 21 | £1,699 | £650–£3,500 |
| Platinum, plain | 4 | £1,725 | £1,250–£1,900 |
| Titanium, tungsten and other alternatives | 13 | £100 | £47–£320 |
Only four plain platinum men’s bands had a clear price, so treat that row as a guide. Retailers’ own ranges for men’s platinum bands run from about £440 to £3,750. Heavier bands in the same width cost more: “super heavy” and “extra heavy” in a title means more metal.
Knowing what you're paying for
How much of the price is metal?
Typical weight
8.5g
Metal value today
£648
Typical price
£1,699
A 5–6mm 18ct gold men’s band in sizes R to T weighs about 8.5g (the middle of 10 weights published by UK jewellers). At today's price, the gold in it is worth about £648, roughly 38% of a typical £1,699 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: most men choose 4–6mm
Men’s bands run from about 3mm to 8mm. In the listings we checked, 4–6mm was by far the most common. Wider bands feel tighter, so many jewellers suggest going up half a size for 7mm and above.
The four band shapes, seen end-on
Court
Domed outside and curved inside, so it slides over the knuckle easily. The most comfortable.
D-shape
Domed outside, flat inside. The traditional British wedding band shape.
Flat court
Flat outside, curved inside. The modern look of a flat band with the comfort of a court.
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
Gold, platinum or something else?
18ct gold is the classic. Platinum is heavier and naturally white, and wears without needing re-plating. Titanium and tungsten cost far less, but neither can be resized, and tungsten is brittle: in an emergency it has to be cracked off rather than cut.
Weight matters as much as width
Two 6mm bands can differ by several grams of gold. Ask for the weight in grams, not just “light”, “heavy” or “super heavy”, so you can compare like with like.
Black rings
Most black wedding rings are tungsten, ceramic or black-plated titanium. Plating can wear through over time; ask whether the black is plated or the material itself.
More on wedding rings
His and hers wedding rings
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).
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Buying Wedding Rings in Hatton Garden
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Common Questions
How much should a men’s wedding ring cost?+
In UK listings we checked in October 2026, a plain 18ct gold men’s band typically cost about £1,700 (range £650–£3,500), platinum about £1,725, and titanium or tungsten about £100. Width and weight make the biggest difference.
What width should a men’s wedding ring be?+
Most men choose 4–6mm. Wider bands look bolder but feel tighter, so consider half a size up for 7mm or more. Try a few widths on before you decide.
Can titanium and tungsten wedding rings be resized?+
No. Neither can be resized, so if your finger size changes you need a new ring. Gold and platinum can usually be resized by a size or two.
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)