The Leland Twist Wedding Band
Design Process
The Lisa Robin Wedding Band Experience
A thoughtful process designed to bring clarity and confidence to the creation of your wedding band.
Our collection is intentionally edited — each wedding band design reflects a distinct point of view, with proportions and details that set it apart from what you've likely been seeing online.
When something here resonates, the decision tends to feel clear.
From there, we guide you in refining the details to align the design with your preferences.
Once you've chosen your wedding band, you'll select the core elements that define the design:
- Metal type
- Natural or lab-grown diamonds (if applicable)
- Finger size
- Optional engraving
If your wedding band will be worn alongside an engagement ring, we can help you evaluate how the proportions and overall profile will sit together and feel over time.
These decisions are focused and straightforward — so you can move forward with clarity.
If you'd like to adjust your diamond wedding ring, we guide you through a thoughtful refinement process — ensuring any changes support the overall balance and feel of the design.
Common refinements may include:
- Adjusting band width or profile
- Refining diamond size or spacing
- Subtle modifications to improve pairing or wearability
Each change is considered within the context of the full design, so the final ring feels cohesive and intentional from every angle.
For custom refinements, we provide renderings for review before crafting begins — so you can move forward with complete confidence.
Every custom wedding band is hand-crafted to order based on your final selections.
- Crafted specifically for your chosen design and refinements
- No pre-made inventory or resizing shortcuts
- Typical timeline: 2–3 weeks
If additional clarity is helpful before crafting begins, we can guide you through the next steps to ensure everything feels aligned.
What our customers say
Gold Wedding Bands — Frequently Asked Questions
A plain gold wedding band is a wedding ring made entirely of gold with no diamonds, no inlay, no decorative texture or pattern. The metal and the band's proportion are the entire design. Plain gold wedding bands are the most timeless wedding ring category — they don't reference a particular design period or trend, hold their visual character across decades, and work alongside virtually any engagement ring. The Tanner family in this collection is our plain gold wedding band line, available in five widths from 2mm to 10mm.
The karat number indicates the percentage of pure gold in the alloy. 10K is 41.7% pure gold (the rest is alloyed metals for hardness), 14K is 58.3% pure gold, and 18K is 75% pure gold. 10K is the hardest and most scratch-resistant due to its lower gold content. 14K balances gold color richness with durability — the standard for fine jewelry in the U.S. 18K has the richest gold color but is slightly softer. For heavy daily wear, 14K is most practical; for the deepest color, 18K; for maximum durability in working hands, 10K.
The color is determined by the metals alloyed with pure gold. Yellow gold is alloyed with copper and silver, producing a warm yellow tone that's the natural color of gold. White gold is alloyed with white metals (palladium, nickel, or silver) to produce a white-toned alloy, often also plated with rhodium for a brighter white finish. Rose gold is alloyed with copper to produce a warm pink-toned color. Yellow and rose gold colors are permanent; white gold may require periodic rhodium replating (every 2-3 years) to maintain the brightest white finish.
Width choice depends on hand proportion, engagement ring pairing, and personal preference for daily ring presence. Common widths for wedding bands range from 2mm (very refined, thin) through 4mm (standard daily wedding band) up to 10mm (statement scale, typically men's wedding bands). For smaller hands, 2-3mm. For standard hand proportions, 4mm. For larger hands or substantial men's wedding rings, 6-8mm. The Tanner family offers all five widths (2mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm) so couples can choose different widths for each partner from the same design family.
Yes, if you want to maintain the brightest white finish over time. White gold is naturally a slightly warmer, cream-toned alloy; most white gold jewelry is plated with rhodium (a platinum-family metal) to produce a brighter, cooler white finish. The rhodium plating wears off gradually with daily contact, typically becoming noticeable after 2-3 years. Rhodium replating is a minor service (we offer it for any ring we've crafted) and restores the bright white finish. Some wearers prefer letting the rhodium wear naturally, accepting the warmer underlying white gold color as a 'natural' finish over time. Yellow and rose gold don't require this maintenance.
Yes. The Tanner family is particularly suited for matched couples' wedding rings because it offers five widths in the same design vocabulary — couples often choose different widths from the same Tanner family to match each partner's hand size and preference while maintaining the same design language. For example: 4mm Tanner for one partner, 6mm Tanner for the other. Couples also choose mixed-metal Tanner pairs (yellow Tanner for one partner, white Tanner for the other) or matched-metal pairs in the same color and width. We discuss matched options during the design conversation.
Yes. Gold wedding rings can be engraved on the interior (most common — visible to the wearer when the ring is removed or rotated), the exterior (decorative engraving on the outside surface), or both. Interior engraving accommodates 30-50 characters depending on band width and font choice. Exterior decorative engraving (scrollwork, monograms, or floral patterns) is available on most plain gold wedding bands. Interior engraving is included on most made-to-order gold wedding rings at no additional charge; exterior decorative engraving has a modest additional cost depending on complexity. Engraving adds approximately 1 week to the crafting timeline.
Yes — gold wedding rings can typically be resized within a wide range (typically 4-5 sizes up or down). The resize involves cutting through the band, adding or removing metal, rejoining, and refinishing. Plain gold wedding rings (like the Tanner family) resize most easily because there's no diamond setting or decorative detail to preserve across the cut. Designed gold rings with specific profiles or textures (like the Townes hammered or Flynn knife edge) require slightly more careful resize work. We handle all resizing through our New York workshop and maintain records of every ring we craft for future service.
Plain gold wedding band pricing depends on karat (10K, 14K, or 18K), color (yellow, white, or rose), width, and current gold market price. The Tanner family starts at approximately $700 for 2mm 14K yellow gold and increases with width and karat — the 10mm 18K Tanner is approximately $2,400. White gold prices similarly to yellow; rose gold is typically $50-$100 higher per ring than yellow. Platinum wedding bands (not in this gold collection) are significantly more expensive due to platinum's rarity. Specific pricing is confirmed at the time of order and reflects current gold market rates.
Gold wedding rings in this collection are made-to-order in approximately 2-3 weeks from when your order is placed. The crafting process includes alloying the gold, forming the band, applying any designed elements (curve, texture, dome profile), and final finishing. Tanner family plain gold bands are at the faster end of the timeline (typically 2 weeks). Designed gold wedding rings (Kiran, Jamie, Leland, Flynn, Townes) typically take the full 2-3 weeks. Custom gold wedding band designs take 3-4 weeks from design approval. Engraving adds approximately 1 week to any timeline.