When it comes to going on a hunt for a wedding ring or engagement ring, it’s usually women who are the ones who get all the time and attention when choosing a ring. So much marketing in the jewellery industry is focused on females, as they also tend to wear both a wedding ring and an engagement ring.
A lot of men tend to just go for a ring that is simple and straightforward. This more often than not is just some sort of gold or silver band, with no sort of detailing at all.
This is because a lot of men just are either not that interested in jewellery, or are not entirely aware of the large selection of men’s rings that they can actually choose from.
With this article, we aim to help people decide on the best men’s ring, as well as the ins and outs of choosing one.
There’s more to men’s rings than you think
If you were to imagine the ring that your father, grandfather or any other married male you know has – chances are it’s pretty bland.
It is very well known that wedding rings and anything jewellery related is going to be something that is more tailored towards women. Women tend to be obsessed over jewellery and accessories more often than men, and lots of marketing campaigns during the 1930s – 1950s had promotion towards men buying a perfect diamond ring for their beloved.
More often than not, men are only going to wear a wedding band – as opposed to women who wear both an engagement ring and a wedding ring. Although minimalism is great, a lot of men tend to just settle for a ring that is unbelievably boring and bland because they are not aware of the larger selection that is out there.
Do your research
At the moment, popular men’s rings often involve a polished type of steel. Compared to the typical old glossy gold rings, these rings have every right to be considered modern.
There is also a demand for “silicone rings”. These rings are made of, you guessed it – silicone. The reason for this is that some men aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a ring that they end up not caring so much about. But also, the main focus was for men who tend to work physically strenuous jobs that can lead to the ring being damaged – or taking their entire finger off. A lot of men who work with metal machinery are at risk of having a ring getting caught and completely tearing off the skin of one of their fingers. Ouch.
Other popular rings include carbon-fibre-looking rings that have a nice stripe of colour around the centre. A lot of men do not realise that rings have a huge impact on fashion, and are a great way for people to be able to show off a lot of their personality and style.
Don’t expect to spend much!
One of the better things about looking for men’s rings as opposed to women’s rings is that you don’t have to be prepared to lash out thousands upon thousands of dollars for a ring. This is because women’s engagement rings are typically showered in all sorts of colourful gemstones and jewels, and have quite unique and more detailed settings and styles.
Men’s rings on the other hand often just come in the standard shape and do not use a load of gemstones and jewels. Most men’s rings don’t even have any gemstones at all. Instead, you’ll find that a lot of men tend to value durability and something that is going to handle well in rugged conditions.
Also, men aren’t really ever after an engagement ring – which for women is usually going to be the more expensive ring. Instead, all that needs to be really worried about is finding one ring that you are going to be happy with.
Add your own twist
If you are perfectly fine with going for a typical men’s ring that is a common gold or silver ring – you may want to consider doing engravings.
This can be things like the name of your spouse, your names together, the date of a marriage, or even the coordinates of a significant location for you both.
One thing to keep in mind is that men’s rings can also be passed down from generation to generation. For instance, a father can pass down his ring to a son – and so on.
For men who are quite handy and love to create things, then consider perhaps creating a ring for yourself. Creating a ring on your own with materials at home is not actually as hard as you think, but if you happen to have machinery at home like a lathe then the whole process is going to be much easier.
A lot of men who have hands-on type work tend to love creating their own ring for themselves. Welders, mechanics, fitter and turners, carpenters, etc are all jobs that can get you a lot of skill with using your hands to create things. Even though creating a ring from scratch is not the hardest thing in the world, you’d certainly have a ton of practice if you worked a hands on job.
Men’s Rings are Part of a Modern Industry
Around the 1600s to 1700s, especially during the golden age of piracy – a man was a man because he had a large beard, an earring and lots of rings on both hands. Definitely drastically different to today’s clean-shaven men who would wear only their wedding ring!
As mentioned numerous times, women tend to be the ones that are more keen on getting their hands on a decent ring for themselves to wear. It has been like that for a long time, especially since the strong marketing from the 1930s to 1950s which focused on men buying their wife a beautiful diamond engagement ring.
A significant amount of women’s fashion tends to focus on jewellery like necklaces, bracelets and of course rings. So compared to women’s fashion you’ll typically find that men are not as fussed with what they want to wear and tend to keep things pretty plain and simple.
Conclusion
It is no surprise that over time, thoughts and ideas tend to shift and change, so men wanting to get more involved with rings is something that would have come sooner or later. However, it is good to note that back in the day, it was common for men to want to show off a lot of jewellery much more than they do now.
But in recent years, especially since the 2010s, a lot of men have found themselves interested in getting a unique ring for themselves. Gone are the days when men were somewhat locked into getting a straightforward gold or silver wedding band. Now, there is an appeal for things like matte black, carbon fibre and even neon-striped rings for men.
With a growing demand for mens rings, now is the perfect time for gentlemen to start thinking about what type of ring style they would like to have!
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by Australian Diamond Brokers : August 31st 2022 Come visit our store or browse our website to find out more.