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Do you want his ring to match yours? It’s romantic to wear matching wedding rings, but if you and he have different tastes, different size hands, and completely different personalities, matching rings can represent a problem. Also, if you want your wedding ring to match — and possibly connect to — your engagement ring, that will make it more complicated to have his ring match yours. On the other hand, you can choose rings with similar features — perhaps the same pattern or combination of metals. Does he have strong feelings about design? Men’s wedding rings are usually simpler than women’s, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have a wide variety of designs and styles to choose among. You can have palladium rings for men personalized in many ways: with a special symbol, engraving, texture, a Celtic knot, or a geometric shape. Men’s rings can be any width you like; can be made of a combination of metals; and can be simple or ornate.

Will it be right for his body size and shape? If he is a big guy, his hands are large, or he has long fingers, he can handle a wider ring that someone smaller. Choose an average-width or slightly wider band. If his hands are small or his fingers are slender, stick with a narrower band. In terms of width, men’s palladium rings are usually wider than their brides’ bands. The most popular men’s widths are 6 and 7 mm. If you are considering one wider than 7mm, bear in mind that very wide bands may not be as comfortable and usually fit tighter. So, when you have his finger sized for a wider ring, experts generally recommend going up by 1/4 – 1/2 size. Does he want gemstones or not? For some men, this is a big decision. Some men feel it is a little “too much,” but, like all other choices involving a ring, this is a matter of personal preference. If he likes to live a little outside the box, it is perfectly acceptable for a men’s wedding ring to include gemstones. Again, it is a question of style, taste, personality, and the kind of work and play he does. If there is a chance he is going to dislodge or damage a stone, he may not want to do it.

Every element changes the cost – metals, materials, width, gemstones, style, design, and labor, to name just a few. When choosing a man’s wedding band, you really should shop around and do your homework. You know what you or he can afford. Don’t allow yourself to be talked into something you will regret later. Which metal and style does he prefer? Many men like plain men’s palladium bands, with or without a design element, such as a braid, an inlay of a second metal, or engraving. But that is often because they don’t know how many choices there are in metals. Gold comes in yellow, white, and rose. Platinum is white, more expensive than gold, and sometimes easier to bend out of shape. Titanium is high tech and strong. Tungsten carbide — black or steel grey in color — is another strong, high-tech metal used in men’s wedding bands. For men who like the latest in technology, that can also be found in how the ring is made, including wave styles or fusion rings that bring together different colors of gold in unusual patterns. Combining metals creates exquisite designs and different shapes, such as jigsaw or puzzle rings, Celtic knots, Claddagh rings, and other uniquely cultural styles.

So as far as men are concerned, mens’ rings could be just as important an accessory as wearing a watch or carrying the latest mobile phone. The same trend is seen in India, where young men appear more open about revealing a more feminine side. Jewellery retailers in major Indian cities have seen a boom in sales of mens’ rings, bracelets and earrings. I asked a number of men how they felt about rings. The answers varied greatly, there were opinions of causal indifference to more cagey, measured responses. Well I’d like it to look classy said one. Another one shuddered at the thought of mens’ rings when I asked him and said “well it’s like putting ten tonne weights on your fingers – not good when it comes to typing on your laptop.” Oh well. Perhaps for some men it’s a fierce choice between technology and fashion. For the most part though, the generation of urban metrosexuals all over the world are entertained by the idea that looking cool just doesn’t stop at a pair of trendy jeans and a t-shirt. For decades women have mastered the art of accessorising. Anything from hairslides, handbags, rings and costume jewellery have been mixed and matched to revitalise ageing ballgowns, dresses, suits and tracksuit bottoms relegated to the dark recesses of a woman’s wardrobe. Now there is a chance for men to get in on the accessorising act too. And what better way for a man to make a statement than wearing a couple of mens’ rings with a causal pair of jeans and a t-shirt.

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