Trends in Mens Wedding Rings

TRENDS IN MEN'S WEDDING RINGS

Trends in men's wedding rings have really changed over the last five or ten years. And finally, men are getting as much say in what their wedding rings look like as women. Men are breaking out of the plain band phase and choosing wedding rings that are bolder and more stylish than ever before. Gone are the days of plain gold wedding rings for men, and here are the days of personalization and individuality.

Women have long had distinct jewelry, but men haven't been so lucky. Most men had the plain, simple gold band as a symbol of their marriage, and that's it. Even if their wives had the most impressive wedding rings, men donned their plain bands because there wasn't much other choice. The men who did go out on a limb, adding more style and flare to their rings, were viewed as eccentric and over the top. Now, those unconventional men and their wedding rings would be considered trendsetters!

Bold & Unique Styles

Men are breaking out with bold and unique styles as well as even insisting they choose their own wedding rings, possibly for the first time ever. Men are realizing that their bands don't need to match their wives; they just need to match who they are and what they like. So, more men are hitting jewelry stores with as much excitement and anticipation as their wives, looking for bold and stylish wedding rings.

Platinum and White Gold

Like women, men are not just going for the conventional yellow gold anymore. Many men are choosing the weighty platinum bands, which are great for men and their sometimes rough and abrasive jobs and extracurricular activities. Platinum is also very masculine because of its weight, which attracts a lot of men to this type of metal. White gold is also quite popular among men, as they are really rebelling against that old yellow gold band! White gold and platinum are probably the biggest trend in men's wedding rings, and it's sure to be a trend that sticks around for quite awhile. It's popularity over the past few years has promised white gold and platinum a place in jewelry classics that will never go out of style.

Engraved Wedding Rings

Men are following the lead of women's wedding rings and are having their rings engraved. Engraving can be done in a variety of ways, giving the rings a vintage look, a braided look, or even a hammered look. The different textures are often very attractive for men's wedding rings, as many men feel it gives the ring a more masculine look. What's great is that if a man decides years down the line that he no longer likes the texture of his wedding ring, he can have it redone with a different finish. Men are also having Spanish, Art Deco, and geometric shapes of their choice engraved on their wedding rings. A wedding ring can be as simple or as bold as a man chooses, and this is a trend that most men really appreciate and as such will likely be around for some time.

Personalized Messages

Personalized engraving is popular with men's wedding rings, also. Many brides and grooms are choosing to put personalized messages either on the inside or the outside of their wedding rings. A personal message on your wedding ring is the best way to carry a piece of your spouse with you wherever you go, and a great testament to your love. A personal message on your wedding rings will likely be a timeless keepsake and something that brings a smile to your face forever.

Wider Bands

Wider bands are also another trend in men's wedding rings. Wider bands allow for a more masculine look, and also more area to engrave or even have gems set into the metal. Wider bands, from four to seven millimeters have become more common than the thinner bands of the past. The wider bands allow for more finishes such as satin finishes, matte finishes, and high polish finishes. These finishes are in addition to any other engraving that men might find attractive for their wedding rings.

Diamonds & Gemstones

Men also seem to be more open to putting stones in their wedding rings. Diamonds, precious stones, and even brightly colored stones are being set into men's wedding rings more often. This trend has really taken off and shows promise for sticking around for quite awhile. Men like having jewelry too, and there isn't any reason why a man should have to have a plain wedding ring if that's not what he wants.

Trendy & Classic Designs

While a lot of the trends in men's wedding rings are tempting, men run into the same dilemma as women do. Trends only stick around for so long, and some trends end up dating jewelry so they look tacky or cheap. So, unless you really love a trend, go with timeless pieces not trendy pieces. Timeless is something that doesn't scream an era or trend, rather it speaks what your spouse and your marriage mean to you. If you keep that in mind, you'll be able to sort the trends from the classic elements of men's wedding rings and make the best choice for you.

After getting excited about the possibilities and looking at many different wedding rings, a lot of men decide that the classic plain wedding band is what they do want. The possibilities are endless, but sometimes, when you try them on and apply the trends to your life they just don't work so well! Sometimes, classic is better than any trend that could possibly come along. Regardless, there plenty of options for men when choosing wedding bands so whether traditional or trendy men can find what they really want.