Gen Z and Millennial Women: Are You Wearing Wedding Bands?
In the world of love and commitment, one accessory has historically signaled that a heart belongs to someone special: the wedding band. But for many Gen Z and Millennial women, the symbolism of this cherished piece of jewelry is evolving. With diverse lifestyles and shifting norms around relationships and marriage, we’re left to ask: Are you wearing wedding bands, and what do they mean to you in 2023?
Breaking Tradition or Embracing Individuality?
Gone are the days when a wedding band signified obligatory domesticity. Today’s women are redefining what love and commitment look like. Many are embracing unique styles that reflect their personalities, from stacks of vintage rings to minimalist bands adorned with modern gemstones. Others may choose to forgo conventional bands altogether, opting instead for statement pieces that resonate more with their individual journeys.
- What does a wedding band mean to you? Is it a symbol of commitment? A fashion statement? A family heirloom?
Show Us Your Engagement Rings!
This is where the true magic of our community lies! Let’s make this the ultimate space for sharing, learning, and celebrating. Got a sparkler you want to show off? A quirky cut that caught your eye? A unique setting that tells your love story? We encourage you to post pictures and share the stories behind them!
- How did you choose your engagement ring? Did you have a specific gem in mind? A unique setting that made it feel like “the one”? Share your experiences to inspire others on their journey!
Learning About the Essentials
For those in the ring-hunting phase or contemplating future purchases, here’s your chance to learn the ins and outs of gemstones, cuts, and settings. Whether you’re drawn to classic diamonds, colorful sapphires, or ethically-sourced options, this space can help you navigate your choices effortlessly.
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What’s your favorite gemstone and why? Is it the timeless allure of a diamond or the vibrant pop of a colored gem?
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Preferred cuts: Do you lean towards the classic round, or do you fancy the modern allure of an emerald cut?
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Vanishing traditions: Are you considering nonsensical rings or unconventional options that tell your own love story?
The Future of Commitment Jewelry
As Gen Z and Millennial women redefine relationships, so too is the meaning of wedding bands shifting. With everything from stackable rings to personalized designs, the future of commitment jewelry is bright and diverse. Have you adopted new traditions in your ring-wearing practices? Maybe a promise ring, or matching bands with your best friend?
Let’s continue the conversation about what commitments look like in our lives today. Feel free to share photos, stories, and thoughts about your engagement rings and wedding bands.
Your Turn to Shine!
Now, it’s time for you to chime in! What is your relationship with wedding bands? Are you wearing one? If not, why? Let’s spark an engaging conversation about love, individuality, and what adorns our fingers in this beautiful community. Share your rings, your stories, and let’s celebrate love in all its glorious forms! 💍✨
My husband and I sold our wedding bands during some rough financial times and never replaced them. We’ll be married 47 years in January 2026.
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By far the easiest for everyday wear. Millennial
Millennial – yes. My engagement and wedding rings are separate. I wear my wedding ring all the time, engagement ring is worn outside of the house and comes off as soon as I’m home.
Millennial here – I just have a nice wedding band. No engagement ring. We did every step based on our own timeline. Partnership & celebration, then several months later wedding bands, then a year later marriage and some time in the future – nice engagement ring will come, coupled with nice couple photos. Instead of figuring everything all at once and stressing out, we just do one thing at the time.
Millennial (’86) and I sure do. When my “set” (modern engagement ring and antique wedding band) got too small for me to wear due to weight gain I bought a (okay, several) different “fake” sets to wear in its place, which I’m still wearing today as I seriously doubt I’ll ever get down to a 4.25 ring size again (currently a 6). I might look into getting them resized again but it might be cost prohibitive.
gen z: yes!! i actually was given my mothers wedding band as a gift before my wedding, i love the detail it adds to my stack since my engagement ring is a solitaire!
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Elder millennial.
I wear my engagement ring and two wedding bands. I’m a bit of a magpie and loooove sparkly things.
Gen Z but on the cusp of millennial. I wear my wedding band 99% of the time and my engagement ring when I remember to put it on in the morning.
Millennial and yes, I wear both. I like the chunkiness of my wedding band and I think it’s a nice juxtaposition to my engagement ring.
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I tried on sets when my fiance and I were shopping and confirmed that wearing multiple rings in a stack is super uncomfortable for me. I prefer dainty, simplistic jewelry that I can forget I’m even wearing and I just don’t think I’d ever get used to a wedding band. My engagement ring is pretty enough on its own that I don’t feel it needs anything else, plus why spend the extra money on that instead of putting it into our wedding.
(millennial) I wear my wedding band on my right hand; partly for Greek tradition and partly because I don’t want it to take away from my engagement ring
Nope. Engagement ring only. Sometimes I don’t wear any.
Millennial and wear both! I’m actually getting a third stackable as a push present
Millennial- I’m planning on just wearing my engagement ring. To me wedding bands are redundant and take away from the beauty and symmetry of the engagement ring, and it’s just an extra thing I don’t want to spend money on. Instead, we are going to get my fiancé a nice ring. However that’s just a me thing- I don’t know anyone else that shares that opinion and didn’t think it was a trend.
Born in 97, I either wear my wedding band only or my stack! I got a plain gold band so it went well with my engagement ring and it looks fine on its own. Here’s my stack for reference 🙂
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Millennial, only wear them 1. When I leave the house and 2. When I remember to. It never crossed my mind to only wear one (couldn’t be wedding ring, it’s a bit big but the engagement ring keeps it on 😅)
I’m a millennial and I wear my engagement ring alone like 75% of the time probably? I just prefer how it looks by itself. It’s just a solitaire so it’s easily stacked but I feel like everything just takes away from it. I got a plain gold band basically just to keep it cheap because I wasn’t in love with anything else I saw. I also wear that by itself pretty often.
Millennial— no, i don’t wear any rings. never really felt the need to
I either wear both, only wedding band, or my silicone band. I never just wear the engagement ring without band
Gen z, I think the wedding band is more important than the engagement ring. Even though the engagement ring is on average more expensive, larger flashier piece of jewelry, it’s for the date night dinners and for others to see. The wedding band is the thing that both partners wear to symbolize their marriage and don’t take off. My boyfriend and I both want plain gold bands we can see the scratches and time of our marriage through.
Zillennial here (96) and I wear my wedding band only. I have short fingers and wearing both the engagement and wedding band is uncomfortable, so I just wear my wedding band now.
Just got married but I always wear both! They are too pretty not to wear!
I’m definitely not a “young lady” (elder millennials are in their forties) but I don’t wear a wedding ring.
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I went a little crazy and got two wedding bands! I wear them every day but I really think it’s up to personal preference
Millennial- I wear both. If I wear just 1 it’s my wedding band.
26F but from Poland
I’m intending to wear wedding band as much as it’s possible once we get married (still just engaged). I don’t wear engagement ring all the time because I’m afraid of damaging it
Gen Z – not married yet, engaged. I’m definitely intending to wear a set once married
day to day i only wear my wedding band! i bring my engagement ring out for special occasions 🙂
I got a wedding band and had it soldered to my engagement ring.
I’m a millennial.
Gen Z- no. I love the look of the engagement ring by itself and felt like the band takes that away a bit so i don’t wear them together
I wear both most days but I chose not to have them soldered so I have the option to wear my wedding band alone which sometimes I do for hikes or housework. I don’t think (since getting married) I’ve ever worn my engagement ring alone!
Millennial—I wear mine and my engagement ring every day!
no BUT only because I need to get it resized (I gained weight lol) but I love wearing my set 🙂