Men’s Wedding Bands (page 3)
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Like women's wedding bands, the choosing of a men's band is a major decision. We have covered seven considerations here and here. The final three are below. 8. Will it be in 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 fingers are slender, stick with a narrower band. In terms of width, men’s wedding rings are usually wider than the brides' bands. The most popular widths for men are around 7 mm. If he wants one wider than 7mm, bear in mind that very wide bands may not be as comfortable and usually fit tighter. So, go up 1/2 size when ordering a wider ring. |
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9. Does he want gemstones or not?If he likes to live a little outside the box, it is perfectly acceptable for the man’s ring to include gemstones. Again, it is a question of style, taste, personality, and the kind of work and play he does. A ring with stones need not be overstated at all. In fact, it can be tasteful and elegant. The preferred ones are diamonds, sapphires (in all colors), and rubies. Most jewelers advise against pearls and opals, which are more fragile than gemstones. 10. Can he wear it while he is working or playing?Does he work with his hands? If so, are there specific safety or dress code requirements associated with his job that make the wearing of a wedding ring dangerous or against company policy? For example, does he work with machinery or some other type of equipment that could become caught on a ring? If not, does he have a job that could be rough on jewelry in some way—rubbing off the finish, denting the metal, or loosening a stone? Extra-curricular activities can be another consideration. Does he engage in rough and tumble sports, such as rock climbing, football, soccer, ice hockey, or surfing? Any of them can play havoc with his ring, especially if it has gemstones or can easily slip off his finger. Or, what about hobbies? Do they involve gardening, soldering, sanding, cutting, or other kinds of tools that could damage a nice piece of jewelry? It is good to be aware of all of these so he can plan to remove the wedding band during these activities or choose an extra-sturdy metal, such as tungsten or titanium. |
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