Men’s Wedding Ring Tips

A majority of men have rarely, if not ever, purchased jewelry for themselves. Sometimes the first piece of jewelry they wear is their wedding ring.

With that being said, how are men supposed to know what type of ring they wish to purchase? What metal to choose, what size to get, what design, what is a good price? These are all common questions since most grooms have limited experience with jewelry.

There are four main aspects to consider when deciding on a wedding ring: Is the ring appropriate for your lifestyle? Does it fit your personality? Is the ring comfortable? What is your budget?

Lifestyle
Where you work, what activities you take part in, and how often you plan on wearing the ring all fall under your lifestyle. To start, think about your day to day. Can you wear the ring every day or just for occasions outside of work? A good example is if you are an auto mechanic working with your hands and getting into oil and gasoline regularly. The ring would interfere with your job so it would be best to leave it in a safe place and avoid the risk of damage. If you choose to wear the ring to work you would probably want to consider a titanium ring or tungsten ring, the best metal for durability and scratch resistance.

Personality
Are you a no-frills type of guy? Do you like fashion but choose to be simple and conservative? Or are you a bold and flashy kind of guy? There are a variety of designs and metals to choose from to meet any personality type. Designs include two-tone looks, woven or weave patterns, engravings, inlays, ribbed edges, and stones like diamonds. Metals include gold, platinum, sterling silver, tungsten, or titanium.

* Gold Rings- most popular, comes in a variety of carats and colors (i.e. white gold, yellow gold, etc)

* Platinum Rings- the most expensive, pure formed white metal

* Sterling Silver Rings- softer and less expensive, white-grey color, not recommended for daily wear

* Tungsten Rings- very strong and durable, less expensive, gray-white color, heavy in weight

* Titanium Rings- very popular, silver-grey-white color, hardest natural metal, extremely light weight

Comfort
The first thing to remember is that comfort comes with use. If it is the first time wearing any form of a ring or jewelry, it is going to feel odd at first. You will become accustomed to it so that you forget you are even wearing a ring. Although, it is still valuable to find a ring that fits your finger properly. Have your ring size taken by a jeweler so you know what size to shop for. Be sure the width of the ring is not too large for your finger. You should easily be able to bend and move your finger. An average width is between 5-7mm. And, finally, consider the texture or shape of the ring. Some rings come with a “comfort curve” built into the inside to achieve maximum comfort.

Budget
Wedding rings are designed to meet just about any budget, from the basic $100 titanium or tungsten rings to the extravagant $5000 diamond platinum versions. The price range depends on the metal, the details, and the quality with the average price around $500 or $600.