Mens Wedding Bands

by Ritika Changrani

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?

Men’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.