Wishbone Wedding Rings – V Shaped and Chevron Wedding Rings

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Wishbone wedding rings describe a distinctive V-shaped ring shape, named because of the similarity to the shape of a furcula or wishbone, found in most birds.

The angular shape provides an effective fit with a prominent engagement ring setting. Designs vary from deep or gently curved rings to designs with a pronounced point. Alternative names include chevron wedding rings, or V-shaped wedding rings to describe this same design.

Wishbone diamond wedding ring with engagement ring.
Wishbone diamond wedding ring in Rose Gold shown with engagement ring.

As noted already, the name wishbone originates from the furcula, translated from Latin as “little fork” to describe the bone. This small bone assists flight in birds, and stores energy in the same way as a spring.

Channel set diamonds around a gently curved band.
A recent commission of a diamond wishbone-shaped wedding ring balanced beautifully with a six-claw Tiffany solitaire engagement ring.

Meaning and symbolism

Wishbones represent good luck and fortune. The origins of the wishbone as a symbol of luck date back to the ancient Etruscans. In fact, the Romans adopted the use of a wishbone to grant wishes. The tradition began with chickens and later, associated with turkeys. Finally, the tradition traversed Europe and made its way to England.

Diamond and pink sapphire wedding ring.
Empty open woman hand on white background

Why would you choose a V-shaped wedding ring?

Firstly, this shape of the wedding ring serves a practical function. Some engagement rings require a specially shaped wedding ring to fit around an engagement ring. The Chevron wedding ring shape provides a stylish design to fit many ring settings. The additional significance of good luck stands as an additional benefit for this popular ring style.

Asymmetrical V shaped wedding ring created by bespoke design.
Asymmetrical ring design created by bespoke design at Serendipity Diamonds.

In which order should you wear your rings?

Firstly, the shaped band goes onto the third finger of the left hand with the V pointing inward towards the wrist. Next, the engagement ring goes onto the finger.

Wishbone wedding ring shown on the hand with a matching engagement ring.
Empty open woman hand on white background

How to choose the best style of your wedding ring

We create many of our V-shaped wedding rings as plain or stone set bands. We have many regular designs with subtle or pronounced shapes. Some feature diamonds, others gemstones or a combination of both.

When it comes to diamond-set wishbone rings, we now offer both natural or lab-grown diamond choices. Lab-grown diamonds appeal as an ethical, affordable option. At the same time, we create some designs with small natural Canadamark diamonds—a natural yet 100% ethical choice.

Our bespoke design service ensures a perfect fit with consideration to the precious metal, design and any other requirements. A bespoke wedding ring takes around 5 weeks to create. We work with the original engagement ring to ensure a perfect fit.

But, not all buyers choose the shape for the reason of a good fit. In fact, some of our clients choose the shape owing to the symmetry as the ring frames a solitaire setting. Some people just prefer the angular shape of the wishbone as an alternative to a straight wedding ring design.

For your precious metal, match your wedding ring to the same metal as your engagement ring. This could be 18-carat white gold, yellow gold, rose gold or 9-carat gold in any colour. Or, Platinum. Both Platinum and 18-carat gold provide more durable choices for everyday wear.

About Mark Johnson

My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. By day you'll find me working in our showroom—in a variety of roles. My work (which I love) ranges from photographing jewellery, to writing blog posts and helping clients with my colleagues Drina, Emily and Debbie.

About Mark Johnson

My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. By day you'll find me working in our showroom—in a variety of roles. My work (which I love) ranges from photographing jewellery, to writing blog posts and helping clients with my colleagues Drina, Emily and Debbie.