Choosing a Man’s Wedding Band to Match His Personal Style
Finding the man that you’re going to spend the rest of your life with is a big deal and, now that he’s said yes, it’s time to find the wedding ring that’s a perfect match to his style and personality. With so many styles, this can seem like an impossible task. Our guide will help make your search for gents wedding bands easier.
Before You Begin
There are a few questions to ask yourself if you’re buying your own band—or your soon-to-be husband if you’re buying his ring before you start shopping. The answers will help remove a lot of confusion and stress surrounding the shopping process.
Do You Want Matching Bands?
Matching bands can help eliminate tons of guesswork. It can help to discuss whether or not you both prefer this option. If so, your options for wedding band styles for him can be narrowed. If he doesn’t mind shopping a bit for his band, you can still match bands, but he can choose something that contains more of his personality.
Will He Wear It All the Time?
Here’s the thing: Depending on his personality, his favorite activities, and even his job, your fiancé may or may not end up wearing his wedding band all the time. That being said, it’s a good idea to talk about how often he thinks he’ll be wearing his ring.
If he does prefer to wear his ring all the time, what he’ll be doing while he is wearing it will also make a big difference in the style of band that he—or you—eventually choose. A man who participates in a lot of contact sports or who spends a lot of time in nature can benefit from a ring that contains a diamond or another stone that’s set right into the band to avoid losing the stone.
Is He Willing to Maintain It?
A ring with lots of stones and metalwork will require regular cleaning in a warm and soapy solution with a soft brush and thorough drying with a soft cloth. It may also need to be taken to a jewelry store for cleaning. For some guys, this kind of maintenance is no big deal. For others, it may be far too much. If your man prefers low maintenance, there are tons of great ring styles to choose from, so don’t fret!
So, now that you two have some answers to the above questions, it’s time to consider the other aspects of your ring purchase.
Budget
Your man may or may not have purchased jewelry for himself before; he may not even really like jewelry. When either of these is the case, your budget may not be a huge concern, but, if he likes his bling, then a budget discussion might be in order. The goal here is to find a ring that looks great, suits him, and is comfortable in terms of price.
Ring Materials
The materials you choose for your significant other’s ring should definitely go a long way toward matching their personal style, but you also need to consider that each metal has its own level of strength that should be matched to his job and/or activity level.
Gold
Gold can be a great choice for an old-fashioned guy; it’s still a classic choice for men’s wedding bands with or without diamonds. The purer the gold, the softer the metal, though, so keep this in mind if your fiancé works with his hands or participates in high-contact sports.
White gold can offer beautiful brilliance, thanks to its rhodium plating, but you may have to have the rhodium replaced in several years, as this plating can rub off with time. A ring of rose gold tends to be a less common choice for men’s rings, which can be perfect if your fiancé has a classic or vintage style.
Platinum or Palladium
Not only does it look great, but platinum also offers durability and is hypoallergenic if he’s allergic to certain metals. Typically, the majority of platinum rings are actually 95% platinum, with 5% consisting of a combination of other metals. Platinum can be the ideal metal if your partner is the high-activity type, as this dark-colored metal offers strength and lasting good looks.
Palladium is also ideal for active guys; it is a type of palladium but is softer in consistency. This metal is also hypoallergenic and lighter in color than its platinum counterpart, taking on a tone that’s a combination of silver and white. Both metals are considered to be masculine ring choices.
Titanium and Carbon Fiber
Titanium rings are another popular choice. This lightweight metal offers high strength, which can be the perfect combo for a guy who favors comfort above all. Titanium is also great for those who tend to be reactive to other metals, as it is hypoallergenic like its platinum and palladium counterparts.
Carbon fiber is even lighter than titanium, is also hypoallergenic, and is an incredibly strong material that will last for years. It’s also a great choice if he’s looking for modern men’s wedding rings.
Silver
Although it may not seem conventional, sterling silver is a very popular choice for men’s wedding bands. Not only is it affordable, but sterling silver offers its own unique color and shine. Because it’s a softer metal, silver can be shaped into all sorts of attractive designs. If he’s going with a diamond, silver will only add to its brilliance.
Metal Combinations
In addition to single metals, rings with combinations of metals can be the perfect choice for a guy who may not be into jewelry but who wants something that makes a statement. There are no hard and fast rules about which metals go best with which, so he can know that his ring will look great over the years and trends that come and go with them.
Finish
The perfect wedding band comes in many finishes. A man who doesn’t mind drawing a little attention to himself might opt for a ring with a high polish. A matte finish has no shine, which can be perfect for a low-key kind of guy.
The fiancé who doesn’t want the “oohs” and “ahh”s” that a high polish ring elicits may be best suited to a ring with the highly polished but non-shiny surface that a satin finish provides. A brushed or hammered finish both offer masculine ways to express his love and devotion.
Sizing and Comfort
You may think his ring size is a no-brainer, but consider this: Your new husband will be wearing his precious metal ring in all kinds of conditions. This makes it imperative to find a ring that will fit him right even if he gains a little weight or is wearing it in very hot or cold temperatures. That being said, make sure that you have his ring fitted when he’s feeling zen and his body temperature is in the normal range.
The comfort of his ring will have a lot to do with how wide a band is. It’s a good idea to try several widths to see which one is most comfortable for him. If he has larger hands and fingers, a wider diamond band may look great and suit his personal style but may not feel comfortable on his hand when he’s texting, gripping a baseball bat, or writing with a pen.
A diamond ring with rounded edges can offer a high degree of comfort, as it’s usually better at conforming to finger shape than a standard ring with flat edges.
Unique and Beautiful Men’s Wedding Rings
Whether you’re looking for traditional or contemporary men’s wedding bands, start your shopping at The Diamond Vault. We import and manufacture only certified diamonds, and we can customize your fiancé’s ring for a perfect match to his personality.
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