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Sunday, March 8, 2009

More Choices Than Ever in Men's Wedding Rings

By Kim Allarie

Not too long ago, most men who got married wore a simple gold wedding band to mark the occasion. These days there are more choices in men's wedding rings than ever before. Platinum, titanium and tungsten have entered the scene. The traditional look is still available, but the choices are now a lot broader.

Think about traditional men's wedding rings. They're usually yellow gold, or even white gold. Sometimes they have a subtle pattern etched in. They're stylish, classic and attractive.

Then there's the opposite extreme. For example, a contemporary tungsten band is ultra-hard and lightweight. It's perfect for those looking for an attractive, reasonably priced ring that stands up well to abuse. They're highly scratch resistant and can polish to a high sheen that looks a lot like silver.

Another favorite these days is titanium. There are two kinds of titanium: black and light. Both are lightweight, durable and make for a stylish choice in a wedding ring.

The lighter style is a grayish metal that polishes to a subtle shade. It might feature a thin stripe of gold or be inlaid with a diamond.

The manufacturing process that produces genuine black titanium allows for consistent color all through the ring. Scratches won't show and there is never a need to re-plate the exterior.

But your options in a men's wedding ring today go beyond just the choice of metal. These days, a lot of men are choosing a band that's narrower than the more traditional styles. For people interested in an attractive and discreet ring, this thin, lightweight style is ideal.

Many men's rings these days also feature inlaid gems such as sapphires, diamonds and rubies. The criteria for the stone's quality are the same as in a woman's wedding ring. Great cut, flawless clarity, fine color all apply.

To sum it up, a good example of a modern men's wedding ring is a narrow platinum band with a small oval diamond. Many men these days will wear a ring of this type. That's because they're much more style conscious than generations past.

The best wedding rings today still incorporate the highest quality features available. Qualities such as durability and the ability to resist scratches are still important. However, now there is a completely new range of stylish choices in men's wedding rings.

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