There is something meaningful about comparing diamonds with love. Both are rare, beautiful finds. Both will last forever. Since diamond jewelry is cherished forever, why not celebrate the man in your life by giving him a diamond ring? No just for women anymore, diamond rings are a way to honor the special man in your life.
The Look of Men’s Diamond Rings. Men’s diamond rings are about style and simplicity. A big difference between men’s and women’s rings is that the diamond-or diamonds!-are set into the band. For women’s rings, the diamond is usually fastened to the band with claw-like bits of metal (or prongs) that rise up from the band. The diamonds in men’s rings are typically flush with the band, called a channel set. This is great for the active man because there is no worry that the diamond or prongs will catch on fabric.
The metals in men’s rings are the same as in women’s rings. You have yellow gold, white gold, platinum, and palladium to choose from. But it’s easy to think of mobsters in bad movies when you see a man’s gold diamond ring! Keep in mind that lighter metals (the metals other than yellow gold) tend to look more masculine and minimal.
The channel setting allows for some impressive rings. Often, the rings will feature multiple diamonds. Princess cut stones are square diamonds and a row of them look spectacular in a channel setting. Many men’s diamond rings feature alternating cuts of diamonds. For example, one style is to alternate rows of round stones with baguette (slender rectangular shapes) diamonds, for a nice impact. Solitaire rings are also an option. Men’s rings often feature boldly carved bands to complement the diamonds.
Men’s Diamond Wedding Bands. The men’s diamond ring is perfect for a special wedding band. Why should the bride get all the attention? The bride and groom can get complementary diamond wedding bands. These bands are beautiful in their simplicity. The man’s ring is generally a thicker, more masculine version of the bride’s. A great way to buy special wedding bands is to consider a trio bridal set. Trios contain an engagement ring and wedding band for the bride, and then a wedding band for the groom. These rings feature diamonds and tasteful designs. And since they are part of a set, they coordinate nicely with each other.
Rings for an Anniversary or Special Occasion. A growing trend is for men to buy women an anniversary ring-especially on that first anniversary. It’s a way to celebrate the first of many years together! What better way to show a husband that he is appreciated than for the modern, independent women to buy him a diamond ring? These rings are also great for Valentine’s Day. Think about how much effort (and money!) went into buying your engagement ring. He deserves a little something special, too.
Men’s diamond rings are appropriate for a variety of occasions. Shower that special man in your life with some extra attention-and a great diamond ring!