MEN’S WEDDING RINGS
A GUIDE TO THE JEWELRY
HE’LL WEAR FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE
A gentleman usually gives a ton of thought to selecting an engagement ring for his fiancé,
but when it’s time to choose his own wedding band he may not realize about his options.
Since he’ll be wearing it for the rest of his life, and it may even be the only piece of jewelry
he wears, he should love his wedding band every bit as much as his fiancé loves her
carefully selected rings.
When choosing a men’s wedding band, there are three main things to consider:
Width, metal choice, and finish
Width
How wide do you want your ring to be? Try on rings in many different widths to decide what you like best.
Wider rings tend to be more expensive (since they require a larger quantity of precious metal), but you can
balance size and price by choosing a metal that’s within your budget. For example, white gold looks very
similar to platinum, but costs less.
Metal Choice
How wide do you want your ring to be? Try on rings in many different widths to decide what you like best.
Wider rings tend to be more expensive (since they require a larger quantity of precious metal), but you can
balance size and price by choosing a metal that’s within your budget. For example, white gold looks very
similar to platinum, but costs less.
PLATINUM
Platinum is extremely durable and is among the rarest elements in the earth’s crust.
It is also hypoallergenic and almost never causes skin reactions.
WHITE GOLD
White gold is gold plated in rhodium, a member of the platinum family, which gives it a brilliant white color
similar to platinum’s but at a lower price point (note: the rhodium plating on white gold jewelry may need
to be replaced after a decade or so).
YELLOW GOLD
Yellow gold gives off a subtle, warm glow and is a classic option.
PINK GOLD
Pink gold is a beautiful, less common choice and creates a unique vintage effect. It’s perfect for a groom
who wants a more distinctive look.
LEARN MORE ABOUT PRECIOUS METALS >
Finish
Finish describes the texture of a ring’s metal. These are the terms to know:
HIGH POLISH
High Polish is the most traditional
choice and describes metal
with a reflective finish.
MATTE or SATIN
Matte or satin is a less reflective finish
with an understated, modern feel.
COMBINATION
Combination wedding bands combine
both matte and high polish textures.
DETAILING
Not so long ago there were very few options in men’s wedding bands beyond choice of metal,
but these days you can have a very unique men’s wedding ring. Add style to your ring with diamond
accents, like a subtle vertical stripe of sparkling designs.
