A wedding band does not have one flat price, because the band you choose is yours. The metal sets most of the price, then the width, and then whether the band holds diamonds. A plain 14K gold band is the most affordable place to start, and a wide platinum band or a diamond band costs more. At Gavco Jewelers we start with your budget, not a sticker, and we quote one clear price before any work starts.
We have made and sized bands at our family owned shop on Biscayne Blvd since 1993, a few minutes south of Aventura Mall with parking in front of the door. This page explains what sets the price so you can plan before you walk in. When you are ready to see styles and try bands on, our wedding bands in Aventura page shows what we carry and make.
What Sets the Price of a Wedding Band
The Metal
The metal does most of the work on price. 14K gold costs less than 18K, and platinum weighs more and costs more than gold. The metal you pick also sets the color and how the band wears over the years.
The Width
Width is measured in millimeters. A wider band uses more metal, so a 7 mm band costs more than a 3 mm band in the same metal. The right width is the one that looks and feels right on your hand.
Plain or Diamonds
A plain band costs the least. A band set with diamonds costs more, and the price depends on how many stones it holds. Lab grown stones cost less than natural ones for the same look.
Fit and Engraving
A comfort fit band uses a little more metal than a standard fit. Engraving a date or a few words inside the band is a small add that many people like. Both are easy to plan into the price.
14K Gold, 18K Gold, or Platinum
The metal is the biggest line on the price, so it is the first choice to make. All three options are real precious metals, and each wears a little differently over the years.
- 14K gold is about 58 percent gold. It is the most affordable of the three, and it is harder than 18K, so it stands up to daily wear well. It is a common pick for a first band.
- 18K gold is 75 percent gold. It has a richer color and costs more than 14K, and it is a little softer. White, yellow, and rose are all real gold with different mixes for color.
- Platinum is a heavier, denser white metal, so a band uses more of it by weight and costs more than gold. It does not fade and holds diamonds securely, and many people like its weight and its plain white color.
Plain Bands and Diamond Bands
A plain band is the most affordable choice and never goes out of style. A diamond band costs more, and the price tracks how many stones it holds and whether they run part way or all the way around. A band with stones all the way around, sometimes called an eternity band, costs the most because it holds the most diamonds.
If you want the look of diamonds for less, a lab grown stone is the same material as a natural one and costs less, so the same budget buys more sparkle. We show natural and lab grown stones side by side under the light so you can pick the look and the budget you want.
Ways to Keep a Wedding Band Budget in Check
There are a few honest ways to spend less without giving up a band you will be happy to wear every day.
- Start with a plain band. A plain 14K gold band is the most affordable start, and you can add a diamond band later for an anniversary.
- Choose 14K over platinum. 14K gold gives you the same color choices for less than platinum and stands up well to daily wear.
- Pick a narrower width. A slightly narrower band uses less metal and costs less, and it often feels lighter on the hand.
- Choose a lab grown diamond band. For a band with stones, lab grown costs less than natural for the same look.
- Trade in gold you no longer wear. The value of old chains and broken pieces can count as credit. See how we buy gold in Aventura and put the value in writing first.
- Plan the band with the engagement ring. Buying the pair together can save a second setup. Our guide to engagement ring cost in Aventura walks through that side of the budget.
Two Bands and Matching Sets
Most couples buy two bands, so it helps to plan both at once. A mens band is often wider, usually 5 to 7 mm, and a womens band is often 2 to 4 mm, though the right width is the one that fits the hand. Buying the pair in one visit lets us match the metal and the finish so the two read as a set, and it can save a second setup.
Many people have the engagement ring and the band soldered into one bridal set so the rings stay lined up. We do that at our bench. If you want a band made from scratch, our custom jewelry in Aventura page shows how that works from your first idea to the finished band.
Why We Quote One Clear Price First
A band is easy to quote wrong from a distance, so we do not try. Come in with a budget, a photo, or your engagement ring, and we show you metals and widths at the counter. Then we give you one clear price before any work starts. You approve that price first. If you decide not to go ahead, you owe nothing.
Because we size and finish bands at our own bench, there is no outside shop and no mall markup, so more of your money goes into the band. And the care does not end at pickup. A polish, a resize, or a light repair down the road happens at the same counter through our jewelry repair in Aventura bench.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wedding Band Cost
How much does a wedding band cost in Aventura?
There is no one price. The cost comes from the metal, the width, and whether the band holds diamonds. A plain 14K gold band is the most affordable start, and platinum or a diamond band costs more. You tell us the budget you want to stay under and we match a band to it. We quote one clear price before any work starts, so you know the number up front.
Are platinum wedding bands more expensive than gold?
Yes. Platinum is a heavier, denser metal than gold, so a platinum band uses more material by weight and costs more than the same band in 14K or 18K gold. Many people still choose it for the weight and the plain white color that does not fade. We help you weigh the look you want against the budget you have.
Do diamond wedding bands cost a lot more than plain bands?
A band set with diamonds costs more than a plain band, and the price depends on how many stones it holds and whether they go part way or all the way around. A lab grown diamond band costs less than a natural one for the same look. We show both side by side so you can pick the look and the budget you want.
Can I put old gold toward a wedding band?
Yes. The value of gold you no longer wear can count as credit toward the band. We test and weigh it at the counter and give you the value in writing before anything is decided, so it comes straight off the price.
Talk Through Your Band Budget With Us
Walk ins welcome. Bring your engagement ring and we will match a band to it. We quote one clear price before any work starts.
16169 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33160