How Much Do Wedding Bands Cost on the Sunshine Coast?

The diamond-set wedding bands in our Cotton Tree studio right now range from $2,400 to $4,990, and plain and custom bands are quoted individually. Where yours lands depends on four things: the metal, how much of it there is, whether it carries diamonds, and how much hand work goes into fitting it to your engagement ring. This guide uses the real prices of bands we have in stock, so you can see how those choices add up.

Wedding band prices at a glance

Type of band	Typical price at NY2K
Plain band in 9ct gold, 18ct gold or platinum	Quoted individually (9ct costs least, platinum usually the most)
Diamond-set band, 18ct gold or platinum	$2,400 to $4,990 (bands in the studio now)
Custom band shaped to an engagement ring	Quoted individually

Every band we make to order is quoted individually, because width, weight and finger size change the amount of metal and the hours at the bench.

1. The metal

Metal is the biggest cost in a plain band. 9ct gold is 37.5% gold, so it costs least. 18ct gold is 75% gold and costs more for the same ring. Platinum is denser than gold, so a platinum band uses more metal by weight than a gold band of the same size, and it is harder to work. That is why platinum usually sits at the top of the range.

White gold is usually rhodium plated, and that plating needs renewing every so often, which is a small ongoing cost. Platinum stays white without plating. Our guide to choosing a wedding band compares how each metal wears.

2. Width, thickness and finger size

A wider or heavier band uses more metal, so it costs more in the same metal. A 6mm band can use roughly twice the metal of a 3mm band. Larger finger sizes add a little too. Men's bands are often wider and heavier, which is the main reason they tend to cost more than fine women's bands.

3. Diamonds

Diamonds lift the price quickly. The total carat weight, the quality of the stones and the setting style all count, because every stone is set by hand. Here are the diamond bands in our studio now:

Band	Metal	Diamonds	Price
Krikos	18ct white gold	Round brilliant and baguette, bezel set, 0.29ct total	$2,400
Diamond Wedder	18ct yellow gold	18 round brilliants, claw set, 0.20ct total	$3,160
Platinum Diamond Band	Platinum	13 round brilliants, 0.74ct total (F colour, VS clarity)	$3,200
Diamond Wedder	18ct white gold	18 round brilliants, claw set, 0.20ct total	$3,630
Love Me Do	18ct white gold	11 alternating baguette and round brilliants, claw set, 0.32ct total	$4,990

Prices are correct at the time of writing and each piece is one of a kind. See the current range in our wedding bands collection.

The table shows that carat weight alone doesn't set the price. The platinum band carries the most diamonds by weight, yet the Love Me Do band costs more. Stone shape and quality, the setting style and the design all play a part, which is why we price each piece on its own.

4. Handmade and fitted bands

Many engagement rings sit low, so a straight band leaves a gap. A band shaped to curve around the engagement ring takes more design and bench time than a straight one, so it costs more. Hand finishes such as hammered or brushed textures, and engraving inside the band, can add a little too. Bring your engagement ring in and we'll show you what fits and what each option costs. If you're not sure of your size, our ring size guide explains how to measure at home.

How to keep the cost down

• Choose 9ct or 18ct gold over platinum.
• Pick a slimmer band, around 2 to 4mm.
• Choose a plain band, or diamonds set part-way around rather than a full eternity band.
• Talk to us early. Handmade bands take time, and a relaxed timeline keeps your options open.

Get a quote in Cotton Tree

At NY2K Jewellers, wedding bands are made at our own bench in Cotton Tree, in plain and diamond-set styles in gold and platinum. The workshop is led by Paul New, a Fellow of the Gold & Silversmiths Guild of Australia (№081) with more than 40 years at the bench.

Read more about our handmade wedding bands, or visit us at Rovera Plaza, Shop 5, 23 Cotton Tree Parade, Cotton Tree, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:00pm. You can also book a consultation or call 07 5443 1955.