Mens Diamond Wedding Bands
Choosing a wedding band can be one of the toughest decisions you will ever have to make. This is a single piece of jewelry to be worn by a man (who may not have ever worn any jewelry before) for the rest of his life to symbolize his lifetime commitment to his wife.
How do you decide on something which you will always be wearing? What should it look like? One of the most popular styles today are the mens diamond wedding bands. This style allows you to combine the normal plainness of a wedding band with the beauty, elegance, and significance of a diamond.
When looking to purchase a mens diamond wedding band, you will usually look at the elements separately- the diamond(s) will be purchased separately from the ring (although this isn’t always the case this is usually the best way to do it, to be sure you get the highest quality diamond).
Look for a diamond which satisfies your personal requirements of the four C’s- Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat. Many engaged couples do not have tons of money to spend and will need to find a place to skimp regarding their rings. Take a look at flawed diamonds and see which of the four C’s you will be willing to sacrifice on. Depending on the setting, Cut or Clarity may be your best option. If you do not know, don’t be afraid to speak to a gemologist.
After choosing a diamond, you need to choose a setting for your mens diamond wedding band. Some people may do this the other way around, but you never know when you are going to find a good deal on a diamond and then your setting won’t fit it, and what is the point of buying a large diamond if it needs to be cut down to fit your setting? Different settings will show off different attributes of your diamond. Check how the diamond looks in the setting, and be sure to try it on to be sure that it looks good on your hand. This matters a lot. Everyone’s hands are different and someone with dainty, small hands, will need a different setting than one who has larger more muscular hands.
Don’t guess at your ring sizes! You will almost definitely be wrong, especially if you use an at home guide. When you go to the jewelers have then size the ring for you. They have special measuring tools and can very quickly shape the ring to fit your fingers perfectly.
Mens diamond wedding bands are a joy to shop for and heaven to wear. Be sure to choose carefully and intelligently, as this is something which will represent your undying love forever. As the commercials love to say, ‘A Diamond s Forever’, and as I like to say -’Love is Forever as Well’.
Mens Diamond Wedding Bands-Recent Phenomenon?
Did you know that men’s wedding rings did not even exist over 100 years ago? In fact, they are a very recent phenomenon. Up until more recently, a man’s wedding ring was a simple gold band with no adornments or jewels whatsoever. Now, men’s wedding rings have changed quite a bit. These days, there are mens diamond wedding bands available, and boy have they become popular! There are even more exotic rings that have been manufactured using platinum or tungsten.
Men really started wearing wedding tings in the 1950’s. They were gold, white gold, silver or platinum but only later started to add things such as diamonds. As the economic boom hit, it was easier for couples to afford nicer rings. Now, there is no question that most couples will invest in a nice wedding ring for both the bride and the groom. In fact, for the woman, it is a focal point in the wedding planning.
The traditional men’s gold wedding band is still available, of course. It is common to see men wearing these all the time. However, there are now more option using mounted stones and other embellishments. Now, men’s diamond wedding bands are becoming more popular. There are also other kinds of men’s wedding bands such as ones with emeralds, sapphires, rubies and other precious stones. In addition, you will see bands that have engravings that showcase the wedding date or a special message from the bride. Even Celtic symbols, such as the knot, have become very popular over the last several years.
Of course, most men would not want a feminine looking ring, so they opt for more masculine looking and durable rings. Gold rings are softer and pretty easy to scratch. This is why tungsten rings are very sought after now. These are made from platinum and palladium, and are very common nowadays. Tungsten is a metal that was used for older light bulbs. Palladium is extremely hard and very scratch resistant. These rings will literally last for a lifetime (or several lifetimes) which makes them great heirloom pieces.
Another popular choice now is his and her rings that match in some way. Of course, the man will not be wearing a big diamond solitaire, but he can have a ring that is in the same style as his bride. There have been many design changes over the years which have led to a much larger selection of styles and colors of rings. Because of this, men have more of a selection from which to choose. This includes more rugged metals such as titanium In fact, titanium comes in black as well. When used with silver, this is a very masculine combination and has a stunning look to it. Rope bands have also become a popular choice for men.
Of course, there are still come men who prefer a more simplistic gold wedding band to pay homage to times gone by. He might, however, want to consider a few small diamonds in his band just to add a little something special.
Questions to Ask When Purchasing Mens Diamond Wedding Bands
A wedding band is such a special, significant piece of jewelry, that it cannot be skimmed over in the wedding planning process. It is unfortunate that this is exactly what happens many times to mens wedding bands. There are tons of different styles of mens wedding bands out there, but I most prefer mens diamond wedding bands. These are sleek and elegant and can be made in so many different styles. But why have a piece of jewelry, which signifies the most important day of your life, and not have diamonds in it!?
It can be very difficult to choose the style of your mens diamond wedding band. This is because it is something which you will wear for the rest of your married life. As you have already figured out, it can be hard to commit to something for that long!
Think about the value of your ring. How important to you are certain elements? for example, many rings have the diamonds inset by machine. Is this ok with you? Or would you rather shop around for a place which will handset your diamonds?
Do you want to purchase the ring as a whole (setting and diamond together)? Or do you want to be able to pick out your diamond from one source and the setting form another? Keep in mind while doing this that you have to make sure that the place where you get your setting from is willing to set a diamond from a different supplier. Or you need to be willing to pay extra to have this done.
Check the cut, color and clarity of the diamonds which you are purchasing. To save money, think about which of these you may be willing to sacrifice on.
What kind of setting do you want the diamonds to be in? Gold comes in various colors including white, yellow or rose, and is usually available in 14K or 18 K. Platinum and sterling silver are two more options. These all make wonderful wedding bands, but take several things into considerations- one is your skin color. Although rose gold may look lovely on one person, it may look hideous on the next, same with yellow gold. The next thing to take into consideration is the gender of the person getting the ring, we are currently talking abut mens diamond wedding bands, so I will assume it is for a man. A rose gold ring may look too pink and feminine for some men and in this case a platinum, yellow or white gold ring would be a better match.
Are you going to want to get your diamond certified? This ensures to you that your diamond is worth what you paid for it. That it is actually something of value. If you do want it certified, see if the supplier you purchased the diamond from will do it for you, if not ask the jeweler who is setting the ring. Your diamond may have to be sent away to a GIA laboratory in order to have this done, so be prepared to be without it for several days.