Do thin engagement rings break?

If a band is too thin it will bend and eventually break easier. Some jewelers recommend that bands that are less than 1.3mm thick should not be worn every day and should be well taken care of. Ideally, most rings should not be less than 1.8mm thick in order to increase their durability.

If a band is too thin it will bend and eventually break easier. Some jewelers recommend that bands that are less than 1.3mm thick should not be worn every day and should be well taken care of. Ideally, most rings should not be less than 1.8mm thick in order to increase their durability.

By Peter Norman

Peter Norman is one of Los Angeles’ most celebrated wedding jewelers, with his custom-made engagement rings and wedding bands taking center place in thousands of weddings over the last 40 years. Each engagement ring is custom designed, built to order, and can suit any budget: from the simply elegant 1-carat solitaires to the exquisite pieces fit for (and sometimes purchased by) royalty.