These days, many wedding rings feature diamonds in one way or another. However, other types of stone are rarely used as they're far less durable and are easily scratched or scuffed through day-to-day wear. Diamonds are ranked at 10 on Mohs' hardness scale, whereas sapphires and rubies, rank at 9, so they're much softer – all other gemstones are softer still. This means that diamonds can only be scratched by other diamonds making them the only stone that's really suitable for everyday wear. If your engagement ring features diamonds, it's wise to use more of a similar quality in your wedding band. Most people want their engagement ring to remain the focal point, so stone size is important here – if the diamonds in the wedding band are bigger than those in the engagement ring, the two will be competing for attention, rather than complementing one another. It makes sense to decide on the most appropriate width of band to put with your engagement ring, and then consider how diamonds could work within it. With a custom-made ring you can decide on the number of stones, their size and quality, as well as how they are to be arranged. In fact, the subject of stones is just one element of the overall design and can be fully explored at a design consultation with a bespoke jeweller.