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Handmade. Meaningful. Designed just for you.

Designing your wedding bands should feel exciting—not overwhelming

At Melissa Tyson Designs, we specialize in custom wedding bands that are handcrafted with intention, story, and soul. From hammered gold textures to heirloom materials and sentimental details, we guide you through a design process that feels personal, relaxed, and genuinely joyful.

Whether you’re designing together in person or virtually from afar, we make the process easy—and the result something you’ll treasure forever.

Handmade by the sea in Wilmington, North Carolina, every band is crafted one-by-one using ethical materials and traditional goldsmithing techniques.

Why Choose Custom Wedding Bands?

Because your relationship isn’t mass-produced—and your rings shouldn’t be either.

Custom wedding bands allow you to:

-Create rings that reflect your style and story

-Incorporate sentimental materials or textures

-Choose comfort, durability, and longevity

-Work directly with an expert goldsmith (not a sales team)

Every detail is intentional. Every ring is truly yours.

Do Wedding Bands Have to Match?

 Short answer: No—and most couples are happier when they don’t.

Matching doesn’t mean identical. Many couples choose bands that feel connected without being clones.

Popular approaches include:

-Same metal, different finishes

-Similar widths with unique textures

-One hammered band, one smooth band

-Shared engraving or symbolic detail

Your rings should feel like they belong together—just like you do.

How to Add Sentimental Meaning to Your Wedding Bands

This is where custom design truly shines.

Heirloom Gold & Diamond Recycling

You can incorporate:

-Family wedding bands
-Inherited diamonds
-Gold from multiple generations

Heirloom materials are refined and reworked into something new—allowing your history to live on in a modern, wearable way.

Sand Imprint Wedding Bands

For couples connected to a meaningful place, sand imprint bands are incredibly special.

Sand from:

-A favorite beach

-Where you met

-Where you got engaged

Sand is pressed directly into the metal during fabrication, creating a one-of-a-kind organic texture that can never be replicated.

Engraving, Fingerprints & Hidden Details

Sometimes the most meaningful details are the quiet ones.

Options include:

-Dates or phrases engraved inside the band

-Fingerprints pressed into the metal

-Coordinates or symbols only you understand

Subtle, personal, and deeply yours.

Hammered Wedding Bands (Our Signature)

Hammered wedding bands are loved for a reason.

Each mark is made by hand, meaning:

-No two rings are ever identical

-Texture ages beautifully over time

-Everyday wear blends naturally into the design

They’re perfect for couples who value authenticity, craftsmanship, and timeless design.

The Custom Wedding Band Design Process

  1. Consultation – Share your ideas, story, and inspiration
  2. Design Direction – We refine details together
  3. Material Selection – Ethical metals, heirloom elements, or sand
  4. Handcrafting – Made entirely by hand in Wilmington, NC
  5. Final Reveal – A ring that feels unmistakably yours

The process is collaborative, relaxed, and genuinely fun.

Wedding Band Ring Sizing — All Your Questions Answered

How do I find my wedding band ring size?

The most accurate method is being sized locally by a professional jeweler using metal ring sizers.

We recommend being sized with a ring:

  • Made of metal (not plastic)

  • The same width as your planned band

This makes virtual custom design easy and accurate.

Can I design my wedding bands virtually?

Yes—most of our clients do.

Once you have your ring size and preferred band width, we can design confidently knowing your ring will fit comfortably.

What if my wedding band doesn’t fit?

Minor sizing adjustments are normal.

In general:

  • Sizing down is simpler and less expensive

  • Sizing up may require additional gold

We’ll guide you through the best option if an adjustment is needed.

Are all wedding bands resizable?

Most are—but some designs have limitations.

Bands that are typically not resizable include:

  • Full eternity diamond bands

  • Designs with stones set all the way around

We’ll always discuss this before fabrication begins.

What if I’m between sizes?

This is very common.

We’ll help you choose the best fit based on:

  • Band width

  • Metal type

  • Your daily lifestyle

Comfort always comes first.

Ready to Design Your Wedding Bands?

Your wedding bands should feel as meaningful as the life you’re building together. Whether you’re dreaming of hammered gold, heirloom materials, or subtle sentimental details, we’d love to create something just for you.