Rings and Engagement Rings

Traditionally, during wedding ceremonies men receive a plain gold band when exchanging rings.  Today, however, the tables have turned and men are sporting more stylish sometimes flashy rings instead.  Along with this trend we have been seeing a growing number of “reverse proposals” where the woman asks for the man’s hand in marriage and offers him a ring.  In either case, diamond wedding rings for men have been making their mark, as well as designer men’s bands featuring very modern shapes and materials.

The designer wedding jewelry market has definitely noticed the peaking interest, and has been expanding the selections for men to choose from.  One of the more practical trends has been using more rugged materials like platinum, tungsten carbide, palladium, and titanium to name a few.  As well as various thicknesses and colors.  My friend recently gave her new husband a black tungsten wedding band, and it is most fitting to his style.

Another trend has been “blinged-out” men’s wedding rings.  Nick Cannon, who has recently married Mariah Carey, has been seen wearing a very flashy diamond men’s band.  Some have even gone as far as calling it gaudy, but to each his own.  I am sure some of the most famous woman’s diamond engagement rings have been called that as well, but usually out of jealousy.

I think it is very modern for men to want to take pride in the ring they are going to be wearing ’til death.  As often as a girl wants to recieve the most unique and gorgeous engagement ring, a man should be able to have the same expectations.  So for all of you who just don’t want to wear a ring at all, that is a conversation you will have with your spouse (good luck!)

C. Sparkles