If that describes you, don’t let your ring be an afterthought. Since you’ll be wearing it for the rest of your life, and it may even be the only piece of jewellery you wear, you should love your wedding band every bit as much as your fiancé loves her lovingly selected rings. There are six things to consider when choosing wedding bands for men: width, metal choice, fit, finish, detailing and engraving.
Width
How wide do you want your ring to be? Try on a few men’s wedding bands in a variety of different widths to decide what you like best. Wider rings tend to be more expensive; they require a larger quantity of precious metal, but you can balance size and price by choosing a metal that’s within your budget.
Metal Choice
The metals customary for men’s wedding rings are platinum, white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold. Here are the benefits of each:
Platinum
Platinum is extremely durable and is among the rarest elements in the earth’s crust. It is also hypoallergenic and almost never causes skin reactions.
White Gold
White gold is given a final rhodium plating finish, a member of the platinum family, which gives it a brilliant white colour similar to platinum’s natural shine (note: the rhodium plating on white gold jewellery may need to be re-plated every few years). The natural colour of white gold is a greyish silver. Some people prefer this colour and chooses not to rhodium plate the ring.
Yellow Gold
Yellow gold gives off a subtle, warm glow and is the classic option.
Rose Gold
Rose gold is a beautiful, but less common choice. It can create a unique vintage effect. It’s perfect for a groom who wants a more distinctive look.
Can’t decide? Consider a mixed metal wedding band. Let the warm tones of rose gold explode against the brilliant white of platinum or white gold. Mix white, yellow and rose gold for an even more dramatic effect.
Fit
The edges of men’s wedding bands can be flat or curved forming right angles to the sides of the ring. A comfort fit band has gently rounded edges, which makes it comfortable on your finger webs and easy to wear the whole day.
Finish
Finish describes the surface texture of a ring’s metal.
These are the terms to know:
- High Polish
High Polish is the most established choice and describes metal with a reflective finish.
- Matte
Matte is a less reflective finish with satin, sand-blasting or rough matte in an understated, modern feel.
- Combination
Combination wedding bands combine both high polish and matte textures.
- Hammered
Hammered rings look as if a tiny hammer has pounded the metal to create a textured effect. They are popular with men who want a unique, eye-catching look.
- Detailing
Not so long ago there were very few options in men’s wedding bands beyond choice of metal, but these days you can have a very unique men’s wedding ring. Add style to your ring with sapphire or diamond accents, like a subtle vertical stripe of sparkling gems or a Celtic knot design.
- Engraving
Whether you choose a ring that’s understated and classic or more unique and eye-catching, there are endless ways to personalize the band with engraving. The date of your wedding, your fiancé’s name or initials, a word, phrase or song lyric that’s central to your love story—engraving any of these on your ring will lend it extra meaning. You could even have your fiancé’s fingerprint engraved into the metal—what could be more romantic than choosing to keep a reminder of your other half close to you every day? You can have either the inside or the outside of your ring engraved, depending on whether you want to keep the engraving private or show it off to the world.
Custom Designs
To wear a ring that truly reflects your individuality, consider having your wedding band custom designed. Custom jewellery design experts will help you bring your ideas to life, and can suggest effects and styles that will express your unique style, such as nature-inspired motifs, antique designs, or custom patterns or symbols that honour your heritage or history.
Final Thoughts
It’s a great time to be shopping for men’s wedding rings—there are more options than ever, and today’s grooms are going beyond the standard simple bands to choose styles that reflect their unique personalities and tastes. If you want to talk about your options, please contact us. We are happy to guide you through the process of selecting or creating your perfect wedding band.
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