Men's Wedding Bands

Men and Women’s Wedding Bands are special and personal jewelry items. And men can be just as fussy as women when it comes to wearing something they aren’t used to, getting used to a new idea, or picking out a particular style and design.

First things first, let’s get this out of the way: wedding rings are not girly! Just because they are rings, it doesn’t mean that wearing them is any sign of you being less many. Wedding rings for men and for women have become a cultural norm in almost every part of the world. Women and men exchange have been exchanging vows and rings for over 60 years now.

Ok, now that we got that straightened out, let’s talk about matching rings. Some couples decide that they want to exchange rings that match. This can be a really beautiful thing, but it can also be frustrating. Make sure you sit down with your significant other and decide together what kind of styles you each had in mind. It is totally NOT sacrilege if you decide that you each want to pick out your own wedding band. Really.

Whether or not you are getting matching rings or not, there are a few things to keep in ming when making your decision:

1) Comfort: Because most men just aren’t used to wearing rings, I think that comfort is essential. Men should try on a few rings to decide how heavy they want their metal to be and how thick they want the band to be.

2) Lifestyle: Active men who work with their hands frequently like gardeners, handymen, mechanics or firemen should pick a simple and durable metal band. It’s probably not the best idea to spend thousands of dollars on a 18 karat gold diamond and gemstone encrusted band simply because of its fragility and delicacy. I would go with platinum, tungsten or titanium, three very strong, durable (and manly) metals.

3) Personal Taste: Men’s rings come in many designs. Some more poplar designs are two toned rings, titanium rings, or rings with one or more small diamonds embedded around the band. The brushed metal look is also a popular men’s wedding ring style, adding a bit of ruggedness to the ring’s overall look.

So, men, don’t be afraid to try something new, to show your colors and to pick out a fabulous wedding ring!