Monday, April 4, 2011

Men's Wedding Rings

Shopping for your hubby-to-be's wedding ring may not be as easy as you think. There are lots of different styles from the traditional gold band, to a contemporary ring with black onyx, or a sparkling men's platinum or diamond ring. Today, the best choice for your man's ring may very well be not one of gold, diamond, or platinum, but from an alternative contemporary metal. Because men didn't typically wear rings until the World War II era, as a way to show commitment to their brides awaiting them back home, it took a little time for men's wedding rings to catch up with all the options available for women. Previously men had no choice but to wear a typical gold band, but now they have lots of new options! Now, not only is it common practice for grooms to wear a band, but they have many fashionable styles to choose from. Since men are typically more hands on and less careful with their hands than us women, practicality is definitely important with their rings. One of the hottest trends in men's wedding rings is the alternative metal men's wedding band, such as stainless steel, titanium and cobalt. These options have given us rings with improved durability and drastically decrease the need for maintenance. Titanium Titanium bands offer superior strength, modest pricing, and many fashionable styles. They are known to hold their colour and polish much longer than gold bands or other precious metals, an dare also lighter weight and very comfortable!








Stainless Steel

Stainless steel rings are not only durable and masculine, but they are also light in weight...and in price! Fo the man that frets over the idea of wearing jewelry, a comfort fit stainless steel wedding band, like the ones below, could make a perfect fit.












Cobalt

Cobalt has been used for centuries for many products and is an essential part of organic life, but is fairly new to the men's wedding ring market. SK Cobalt wedding bands designed by jewerly guru Scott Kay, are arguably some of the most indestructible men's wedding rings on the market, and range between $200 and $300 each.




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