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The Right Ring For Him |
When planning a wedding, emphasis is usually made on the bride’s gown, the bride’s bouquet, and the bride’s preferences on motif, food, flowers, music and whatever else comes to mind. The groom’s inclinations, to his relief, are kept at a minimum. Men’s wedding rings are no exception.
However, it might be a good idea to look for rings together to try to make them match. It’s also good to ensure that a proper and mutually agreed upon budget would be allocated for both rings. Besides, it’s not just the wife who has to wear one on a daily basis.
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Why wear one? |
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Wedding rings are a symbol of a couple’s eternal promise of love and commitment to one another. Not until a half century ago, these were symbols bestowed only upon women. It was the romance, solitude and longing brought about by the Second World War that led men to wear wedding rings. Soldiers would wear them as a symbol of their commitment to their wives and as a reminder of who they have to survive for.
This symbol of undying love, however, may have lost its original analogy to the circle of no start or end. With most marriages ending in annulment, separation and divorce, the wedding ring has become a symbol of ownership. The “hands off” signal it sends out and the tan line it causes helps wives deter their husbands from wandering.
A wedding ring of good cut and quality is also a sound investment. If the marriage doesn’t work out, the metal can be melted and the diamonds can be cut. Men’s wedding rings, much like women’s rings, can also be passed down through generations as a family heirloom.
Whether for romantic, security or financial intents, more men are finding wedding rings appealing.
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What should be kept in mind? |
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First and foremost, wedding rings are supposed to last a lifetime. Make sure the ring can stand the test of time. As the traditional wedding vows would put it, the wedding ring will be had and held for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do they part.
Men’s wedding rings should be able to endure the wear and tear of daily life. Consider whether it would be worn during work, when playing sports, and on hobbies that are strenuous and rough on the hands. Would any manual labor involved in the day to day activities at the workplace? Will the ring’s diamond studs become a safety hazard and get caught in operated machines? In terms of sports, would it become a hindrance to performance? Can the environment (sea water, snow, mud, etc.) be a factor in the ring’s deterioration? Could the ring withstand treatment from hobbies like gardening, sculpting and fixing furniture? Select a ring that would be safe to wear during these occasions or decide to wear it only on special occasions in order to have more leeway in design.
Slower metabolisms and less exercise may require ring resizing as the digit width expands. If the men in the family tend to grow larger with age, take a look at rings that aren’t through and through. These rings allow the wearer to expand the circumference a little creating a hardly noticeable gap.
Choose a design that will look good whatever the mood, the situation, and the status in life is. Keep in mind a design that would fit a young man, a middle aged man, and a man waiting to be placed inside his coffin.
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What’s out on the market? |
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Contrary to popular belief, men’s wedding rings are actually a lot more varied than their female equivalent. For one, most women would opt for the popular and traditional half-round which allows them to mount the centerpiece with a diamond as large as or larger than the width of their finger. The need for feminine embellishments is also lost and gives more room for creativity and uniqueness in design. In fact, a couple’s need for complementary bands would present a challenge to the designer that would bring out different and new styles.
But just because the ogle-worthy big diamonds are frowned upon on men doesn’t mean that diamonds ought to be removed altogether from the wedding band. Actually, diamonds of the same cut as the woman’s ring make for a good complement. Channel sets could line the ring with princess cut diamonds. Flat pipe rings could have oval diamonds at regular intervals. Comfort fits with embedded diamonds could easily match the bride’s solitaire ring.
Men’s wedding rings come in different shades of yellow gold, white gold, platinum, titanium and many other newer metals. They also have several styles and can be hammered, tapered, interlocked, engraved, embedded and embossed. Bolder men may even try Etruscan rings and Celtic rings on for size.
With the plethora available today, take the time to narrow down on a range of choices. Take budget into account. And of course, keep your partner involved in the selection process.
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