After my fiancée and I got engaged, we shopped around for wedding bands together. There
were literally hundreds of wedding band options for her, but not too many options for me. I
figure, I will be wearing this ring everyday, so I should get something I really like. I am not one
of those guys that wear jewelry. But I wanted something that is maybe a little bit different
then your standard run- of – the- mill wedding band.
After doing a lot of internet research, I have put together a list of some of the new and
interesting wedding band options out there that may be worth looking into. If you are like me,
you want something low maintenance, but still attractive and maybe something other than
what your friends have, and more updated than what your dad wears.
1) Palladium wedding bands-Palladium is part of the white metal family. Optically
palladium looks just like platinum, but is half as dense, making it much more affordable. Many
wedding band manufactures are jumping on the bandwagon (no pun intended) and are now
making their rings in this precious metal.
2) Textured wedding bands- A lot of the bands that I was drawn to were pretty simple
in design when it came to shape, but they would have a really cool finishing. Some of the
bands had a hammered texture; some had a brushed metal look. The result is a very unique
looking ring, but in a low key way.
3) Etched wedding bands- This was another interesting detail that I noticed while I
was doing research. Instead of just having a textured finish, there were a lot of wedding
bands that actually had a design etched into the ring—weather it was a rope looking design or
just a linear pattern.
4) Rose Gold wedding bands- Rose gold is definitely not just for women’s jewelry.
Despite its name, most rose gold actually looks coppery and has an almost vintage feel to it.
It might be worth looking into if you like the idea of having a traditional gold wedding band,
but with a different twist.
5) Wedding bands with diamonds- Diamond wedding bands? For a man? Yes, they are
not just for guys that look like Joey Butafuco anymore. In my travels, I happened to come
across many diamond wedding bands for men that looked masculine and understated at the
same time. Try looking for designs that feature a single channel of stones if you are new to
jewelry.
6) Modern wedding bands- What if you can’t see yourself wearing any of the above?
Some designer jewelry lines have included very fashion forward modern looking rings. I have
seen some rings that are designed to look like chain links, rings that look like tire treads and
even rings that are squared off instead of round.
What did I end up purchasing, you ask? I went with a concave wedding band in palladium,
with a tooled edge and brushed finish. Here’s the link:
http://www.ritani.com/products/view/1084
The designer that I purchased it from is Ritani—they have a great, user friendly website
(www.Ritani.com) and one of the largest selections of men’s wedding bands that I have come
across. Take a look – you might just find something you really like.
When planning to get married, all of the focus seems to be on the bride and what she will be wearing, what her engagement ring looks like and if her wedding band will be traditional or not. Little attention is often paid to the men’s wedding band. When choosing the perfect men’s wedding band, be sure to visit Ritani and their vast selection of classic and modern designs that are sure to fit every man’s style. With the help of Engagement 101, Ritani was named one of the Best Top 10 Men’s Bands for 2011, with a classic style men’s wedding band featuring just the right amount of diamonds. Whether your groom-to-be has simple or grand taste, Ritani is sure to have the perfect men’s wedding band for him!
