The main feature of the classic band ring is its uniform and relatively wide ring rail. However, there are now also variations in which the ring rail narrows laterally and in the lower area. A continuous pattern surrounding the ring rail can also be characteristic of this type of ring. The ring splint is often decorated with a coloured gemstone - e.g. a ruby, a sapphire or an emerald, which is surrounded by two other gemstones. This can be two diamonds, for example. The middle stone is often cut as a round or oval cabochon, i.e. it has a domed cut on the upper side and a flat cut on the underside. Sometimes, however, the gemstone can also be faceted in the middle. Special depressions are worked into the ring rail of the band ring. The gemstones are set directly and exactly into these recesses, which is called the rubbed-in setting. Due to this type of setting, the gemstones are extremely stable. Bandrings are preferably worn as wedding rings, because in their classical form with the straight, wide ring rail they allow a lot of space for individual engravings.
