Men’s Wedding Bands
Historically, men's wedding rings were typically simple metal bands without any embellishments. This traditional style remains popular today, but the options for personalizing and customizing men's wedding bands have expanded significantly in recent years.
These days men's wedding bands come in more traditional gold and platinum styles but also in a vast array of metals, including tungsten, titanium, and palladium. Men's wedding bands can be adorned with diamonds, gemstones and a variety of textured metal designs to suit individual tastes and styles. Ultimately, the choice of style, texture and structure for a men's wedding band will depend on personal preference and the desired style of the ring.
Ring Styles
- Classic Wedding Bands: These are the most traditional and popular type of men's wedding bands. They are usually made of a single metal, such as gold, silver, or platinum, and have a simple, timeless design. The can be flat or half round, of varies widths and thicknesses.
- Textured Wedding Bands: These bands have a unique texture or finish, such as brushed, hammered, sandblasted and others, which adds depth and dimension to the metal.
- Patterned Wedding Bands: These bands have designs or patterns etched or engraved into the metal, adding a decorative touch to the traditional wedding band.
- Diamond Wedding Bands: These bands feature diamonds or other precious stones embedded in the metal. They can range from a single small diamond to multiple diamonds set in a pattern or channel.
- Two-Tone Wedding Bands: These bands feature two different metals, often gold and white gold or platinum and rose gold, for a unique and stylish look.
- Alternative Metal Wedding Bands: These bands are made from non-traditional materials, such as titanium, tungsten, or ceramic, for a modern and durable look.
Textures / Finishes
- Polished Texture: A polished texture is created by buffing the metal with a polishing cloth to create a shiny, reflective finish. This texture is classic and timeless and is a popular choice for men's wedding bands.
- Hammered Texture: Hammered texture is created by striking the metal with a hammer, or cad designed, to create a series of small dents and divots on the surface. This texture gives the ring a rustic, handcrafted look.
- Brushed Texture: This type of texture is achieved by using a wire brush, or cad designed, to create a series of small scratches on the surface of the metal. The result is a matte finish that gives the ring a more understated, modern look.
- Satin Texture: This type of texture is created by using a fine grit sandpaper, or cad designed, to create a smooth, even surface on the metal. The result is a soft, matte finish that is elegant and refined.
Structure
- Comfort Fit: Comfort fit wedding bands have a rounded interior that sits comfortably on the finger. This type of band is ideal for people who plan to wear their wedding band all day, as it provides a comfortable fit that won't rub or irritate the skin.
- Flat Fit: Flat fit wedding bands have a flat exterior surface. This type of band is more traditional and classic in style and is often chosen by people who prefer a more streamlined and minimalist look.
- Low Dome: Low dome wedding bands have a slight curve to the exterior surface, which creates a subtle domed effect. This type of band is a good choice for people who want a classic look with a little bit of added interest.
- High Dome: High dome wedding bands have a more pronounced curve to the exterior surface, which creates a more dramatic domed effect. This type of band is often chosen by people who want a more ornate and eye-catching style.
- Step Edge: Step edge wedding bands feature a small step or ledge along the edges of the band, which creates a unique and modern look. This type of band is a good choice for people who want something a little bit different and more distinctive.
- Beveled Edge: Beveled edge wedding bands feature a flat top surface that slopes down to a slightly thinner edge. This creates a unique and modern look that is often chosen by people who want a sleek and contemporary style.
- Milgrain Edge: Milgrain edge wedding bands feature a row of small, raised beads or dots along the edges of the band. This creates a decorative and vintage-inspired look that is perfect for people who want a classic and timeless style.
- Grooved Edge: Grooved edge wedding bands feature a narrow groove or channel along the edges of the band. This creates a subtle and understated look that is often chosen by people who want a more minimalist style.
- Multi-Tone: Multi-tone wedding bands feature two or more different types of metals that are combined to create a unique and interesting look. This type of band is a good choice for people who want a ring that is both distinctive and versatile.
- Tension Set: Tension set wedding bands feature a diamond or other gemstone that is held in place by the tension of the metal band. This creates a sleek and modern look that is often chosen by people who want a ring that is both elegant and unique.