Flat Pipe Style

Flat bands offer a linear, understated look. They have a basic rectangular cross section, with very slightly rounded edges. Incidentally, many decorated bands are flat ones by nature.

Pipe Bands are flat on top and do not have a domed outside surface. They also feature the "comfort fit" inside edge.

Comfort Fit

Comfort-fit bands are a relative newcomer. They are considerably heavier and more costly than the other bands. They have an oval cross section with very smooth rounded edges, giving them the comfort-fit name. These bands are also available with a milgrained edge, but you might have to shop around.

This is a very popular variation on a half round band, a bit like two half rounds back to back. The ring is usually thicker, thereby heftier, and rounded on the inside for a nice feel. Use caution when selecting finger size, since this somewhat "slippery" style will feel and fit you more loosely than other bands of the same width. Use narrow ring gauges to measure your finger.

New technologies make possible to manufacture a seamless tube that is more compact and flawless. The absence of porosity yields a mirror smooth surface than when polished brings out all the beauty that makes gold a precious metal.

Because the edges of the inner part of the ring are not putting pressure on the finger, comfort fit rings "feel" looser than a traditional half ring, some people prefer to wear a ring with a snug fit. If that is the case, comfort fit rings should be ¼ of a size smaller than a regular ring, as long as the ring is under 8mm. Rings over 8mm should always be ordered at least ½ a size bigger than the measure taken from a standard finger gauge.

Half-round Style

Half-round bands offer by far the most traditional look. Domed or raised in the center, they have a cross section that is flat on the inside, and rounded on top. Some half-round bands can have a beaded or "milgrained" edge for decoration. A half round or standard fit ring is flat inside. That is the "traditional fit". Since the edges of the ring are putting pressure on the flesh, these rings might feel a little bit tighter than a Comfort Fit Ring.

A Comfort Fit Ring is beveled inside, in that manner the edges of the ring are not in direct contact with the flesh of the finger, resulting in a more comfortable fit. This might result in the feeling that the ring feels "looser" in the finger.