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Men's Wedding Bands @ Jewel Info 4 U

By:Ritika Changrani

SUMMARY : A wedding is the ultimate celebration of love, an occasion when two people promise to live together "for better or for worse". No wedding would ever be complete without a wedding ring. The time when men never wore wedding bands is now a thing of past. Modern men opt to wear a wedding band as a symbol of their love and commitment towards their spouse.

HOW TO CHOOSE WEDDING BAND FOR A MAN?


mens wedding bandMen's wedding rings are definitely different from women's wedding rings. Men's wedding bands are usually simple wide bands that add to their masculine character. Selection of a wedding band also depends on the taste of the wearer. The rings should suit his personality.

Some men are shy while some are outgoing. Some are conservative while others are outrageous. This is often reflected in their selection of a wedding band. An expressive man may prefer his wedding band to be very stylish, something that's entirely different and eye-catching, while a more conservative dresser may prefer a simple ring.

Consider the man's build when you choose a wedding band. Taller men prefer wider bands while short men prefer bands that are not so wide. Lastly, keep your budget in mind.

Every man would want his wedding band to be unique, something that's one of a kind. Well, there is a wide range of options available for Men's wedding rings too. You can have rings of various metals with various designs.
 

METALS COMMONLY USED IN MEN'S WEDDING BANDS


For centuries, wearing a wedding ring made of yellow gold is traditional. Gold is available in different carats like 14k, 16k, 18k, 22k and 24k etc. For beauty and durability choose a wedding band of either 18k or 22k gold.

Over the years, men have begun experimenting with metals like platinum, white gold and silver. Platinum being one of the costliest metals, is strong and hypoallergenic. Hence platinum wedding bands are very durable and suitable for all.

For those who cannot afford for platinum wedding bands, titanium or silver wedding bands are the best. Titanium looks like platinum and is available at cheaper rates as compared to platinum. Silver, tungsten carbide wedding rings are also in vogue today.

Diamond wedding bands are fast gaining popularity. Men now seem to be crazy about having finely cut diamonds in their wedding bands. Diamonds studded in any metal look very elegant.
 

Different types of wedding bands


Now that you're sure of what metal you would like for your ring, you need to choose a design for your wedding band. Some men prefer a simple wedding band while some may go for handcrafted wedding bands or with engravings of initials of their spouse-to-be. You can even get your wedding band designed the way you like.

Here are some of the wedding bands in vogue today.
 
Solitaire wedding bands

Solitaire wedding bands generally have a single stone studded in either of 14k or 18k white gold, yellow gold, platinum, silver or some other metal. The diamond in these wedding bands may be of any shape like heart, oval, emerald, round or any other. These wedding bands are the latest trend and preferred by most modern men.
 
Comfort fit wedding bands

Wedding bands are intended to be worn daily. Hence comfort is essential. Comfort fit wedding bands are designed to fit your finger comfortably. These wedding bands have a rounded finish on the inside and hence they do not pinch or put pressure on the fingers. Comfort fit wedding bands are of different types like milgraine comfort fit wedding bands, flat comfort fit wedding bands and domed comfort fit wedding bands.

Milgraine comfort fit wedding bands are crafted to give a clean and elegant look. They are decorated with beaded edges that make them look traditional.

Flat wedding bands are now becoming increasingly among men. With a special finishing touch, these wedding bands are crafted to a smooth perfection. They are simple yet elegant.

Domed wedding bands are rounded at the top and flat at the inner edges. These wedding bands are durable and comfortable and are best suited for daily wear.

Comfort fit bands come in different widths. Some bands have enough space that they can be engraved on.
 
Celtic wedding bands

Celtic wedding bands are the most sought after bands for weddings. In ancient times, these bands denoted wealth, status and fidelity. Using Celtic wedding bands is an age-old tradition. These bands are usually continuous circles without any beginning or end and denote endless and continuous love. A belief that these Celtic bands bind the couple for a lifetime, make them the ideal choice for wedding rings. These come in different styles like Celtic knot work, trinity knot and Celtic warrior shield. Celtic wedding bands are available in all metals like gold, platinum, silver etc. These wedding bands also come with studded stones.
 
Wedding bands with zodiac signs

There is no limit to choosing a wedding band. Some men now prefer to wear wedding bands with their zodiac signs. These bands are bigger and more visible.

There are several more varieties of wedding bands available. You can try out something different like gambling rings, roulette rings, spinning dice rings etc. You can even choose to have precious and semi precious gemstones beautifully embedded in your wedding ring. Or you can choose two-tone rings. Tri-color rings are also in vogue. You can get a ring made of three different metals interlocked to give an appealing look. Engraving the initials of your would be spouse on your wedding band is a special way of expressing your feelings and love.

Choose a special wedding band for your special day. Your wedding band will always remind you of all the special memories you share with your soul mate. 



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