Shopping for the perfect gents wedding band? Believe it or not, there are a lot of options when it comes to choosing wedding bands. There are almost as many bands for guys as there are for ladies! The various options include precious or alternative metal, style, design, and width. We have a wide selection of gents wedding bands at all price points and fit for all lifestyles. We are here to help make your decision making as seamless as possible and have broken out a list of factors that are important to consider when choosing your wedding band!
1. Choosing Your Metal: Precious Metal vs Alternative Metal
The first order of business is deciding on what metal you want your wedding band to be made of. For precious metals, you can decide between white gold, rose gold, yellow gold, platinum, or even non-traditional alternative metal options such as titanium, tantalum, cobalt, and tungsten. The feel and weight of each metal is different, so it is best to try on styles made from different materials to find out what you like best. You may surprise yourself with what you choose!
We have two-tone options available and this is something you want to consider if you’re liking multiple colors! Combos can be platinum and rose gold, white gold and rose gold, yellow gold and white gold, or whichever combination is your favorite! You can even mix precious metals with alternative metals for a unique look.
Weight is one of the main factors that plays into choosing what metal you want your band to be made from. The lightest metals of them all are titanium and cobalt which also happen to be alternative metals. Gold (of any karat) will be in the middle for weight while platinum, tungsten and titanium weigh the heaviest!
Tip: Ask a sales professional what would be best for your daily routine, work environment, and lifestyle. They can help guide you to the best choice!
Gold and Platinum: Precious metals are traditionally a top choice! It isn’t uncommon for us to re-size a wedding band that has been passed down through generations. Gold and platinum rings can always be re-sized, shaped, and polished back to their original glory. We can also re-apply most textured finishes to heirloom bands or their new counterparts.
Alternative Metals: Our Alternative metal collection is popular amongst those who work with their hands, live an active lifestyle, or are looking for a unique look and darker colored band! From a safety standpoint, alternative metal bands won’t conduct electricity and are built with special pressure points so that they can be quickly and safely removed in the event of an emergency.
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2. Choosing the Design: Simple vs Detailed
Once you have picked your metal, you’re can decide on what style of band you prefer. Our selection ranges from the traditional, high polished bands to unique, diamond or sapphire bands, and even highly detailed bands. The term design of each band refers to the finish of the band. Those options range from polished, satin, hammered, sandblasted, and brushed finishes. Over time, most bands will develop a satin look from little scratches and signs of wear. Not a fan of that? We can always refinish it back to its original look! Additional details to consider also include the shape of the actual band. Band options include domed, flat, beveled edge, concave, and carved styles.
Width and Size: After you’ve picked your metal and design, it’s time to choose which width you prefer and determine what size is best for your finger. There is also a variety of widths to choose from, but the most popular widths are between 6mm-8mm. Depending on your finger size, a smaller or larger width might be most comfortable. We recommend trying on different widths to see what you prefer! It’s extremely important to be sized correctly so that there are no misfortune losses from it being too large or discomfort due to it being too tight.
Tip: You want the wedding band to have some resistance when pulling it off of your finger.
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