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Ring In the New Year
For so long, making a decision about a wedding band for the groom was a slam dunk. One 14-karat gold ring please. Well, those days are over.
Grooms are bypassing the traditional basic band for something with a little more pop and personal appeal. They want rings that make a statement. They’re choosing a ring with alternative metals or a novel design that reflects the groom’s style and personality. Here’s the deal on running rings around tradition:
Bigger Really Is Better: Wider bands, ranging from 4 to 7 millimeters, are winning fans with grooms. Engravings, satin finishes, modern styles are all part of today’s trend-setting bands for men.
The Platinum Touch: This is easily the biggest trend, as men – and women – are making the switch from gold to platinum. It is the rarest of all precious metals, the most durable, and the hardest, which makes it perfect for setting gemstones. Platinum is ideal for the active, or even clumsy man. It’s tough, resists scratches and dents, and is hypoallergenic, which is a bonus for those who are sensitive to gold.
Bigger Really Is Better: Wider bands, ranging from 4 to 7 millimeters, are winning fans with grooms. Engravings, satin finishes, modern styles are all part of today’s trend-setting bands for men.
The Comfort Zone: Too tight, too loose, too ouch. Men don’t have the excuse of an ill-fit as a reason not to wear their rings. Using ergonomics, jewelry designers over the past decade have been making rings more comfortable. Interiors that are curved instead of flat always feel better on the finger.
Looks Good on You, Though: Sculptural designs, clean lines and geometric looks are all playing a part in today’s wedding band. And, dude, you don’t have to worry about your masculinity. These new looks aren’t feminine at all, with designs that incorporate intricate patterns, displaying a hand-carved look and great attention to detail. Another trend for men is melding platinum and rubber, giving the barer of this ring a modern and completely unique band.
Diamond in the Rough: Men are experimenting with all types of gems in their wedding bands nowadays, and diamonds are no longer just a girl’s best friend. Rings that include diamonds, for example, can compliment a man’s diamond-studded watch and win him bonus points in the style department. The best-selling and most practical styles incorporate stones that are even with the ring’s surface, giving it smooth, clean lines. Baguettes are too girly and won’t cut it on a man’s ring, but champagne and black diamonds give that same ring a powerful and fresh look.
