Trends of Men's Wedding Rings

With the growing demand for men's wedding rings, with an increasing amount of customers looking for high-end unique men’s wedding rings, jewelers and jewelry designers have begun manufacturing and trading in new and innovative men’s wedding rings designs. Long ago, men’s wedding rings were left plain and unadorned, now this year’s men’s wedding rings feature increasingly distinctive, trendy designs. Here are the top 3 men’s wedding rings trends for 2011:

• Solitaire Diamond Wedding Ring

Timeless and classic, solitaire diamond wedding rings are arguably the most popular men’s wedding band design to date. Solitaire diamond wedding bands’ elegant aesthetics and graceful lines make these wedding rings a truly must have item. The design features a single prong or bezel set diamond center stone, usually a round cut or a princess cut diamond. This type of men’s wedding band is favored by those couples who are interested in more traditional and understated designs.

• Tension Set Diamond Wedding Bands

Tension set men’s wedding bands can feature virtually any size or shape diamond. With a tension setting, most of the diamond’s body is encased in the metal band, while only the diamond’s crown is left visible. This wedding band design is perfect for customers who are looking for a tasteful, sophisticated, yet unassuming, wedding band design.

• Cluster Set Diamond Wedding Rings

Cluster set diamond wedding rings are similar to diamond cocktail rings in that they feature a multitude of diamonds and other precious gemstones set in clusters in tantalizing, complex geometrical patterns which are designed to catch the eye of the beholder. This type of wedding ring is significantly flashier than, say, a tension set wedding band, which is perfect for those customers who want to buy a more prominent looking wedding ring. Generally speaking, a cluster set diamond wedding ring will be more expensive than a tension set or solitaire set diamond wedding band since a cluster set wedding ring will incorporate a large amount of diamonds and precious gemstones and since this particular wedding ring style often requires an extra amount of craftsmanship due to its complex design.

FINDING THE BEST MEN’S RING THAT SUITS YOU

If you’ve been watching the news lately, you may be a little nervous about making any major purchases. With the recent downgrade in America’s credit rating, it looks like the economy will be shaky for a while, which means that now is not the best time to buy expensive items on a credit card. In response to growing concern over the economy, many engaged couples have asked me how they can find the best men’s ring for their money. What I tell them may surprise you.

It used to be that the only way to save money on wedding rings was to buy one in sterling silver or stainless steel, or look for a very narrow 10K gold band. Fortunately, that is no longer the case. Men’s rings are now available in a wide variety of durable and maintenance-free metals that are much less expensive than gold or platinum. The problem is, if you walk into the average jewelry store they will still try to convince you to buy a pricey men’s ring. There is certainly nothing wrong with precious metals, and if you can afford one there is no reason to avoid them. But you may be surprised at the beauty, quality and strength of alternative metals like tungsten, titanium and cobalt.

Where can you find the best men’s rings in alternative styles?

As I mentioned above, there is no guarantee you will find a brick-and-mortar retailer with a variety of tungsten, cobalt or titanium rings, but you will find a nice selection of industrial metals at specialty stores online. When you visit Mens-Wedding-Rings.com, for example, you will find an unparalleled assortment of rings made of titanium, tungsten carbide, cobalt chrome, sterling silver and stainless steel. But you will also find an incredible selection of gold, platinum and palladium men's wedding rings from top designers. The difference here goes far beyond the selection. It is also evident in the price.

What is the difference in price between precious metals and alternative metals?

The price of men’s wedding rings at Mens-Wedding-Rings.com is surprisingly low, especially considering how nice they are. For example, even the most attractive black stainless steel rings and polished stainless steel Celtic knot rings are less than $30 each. Most of their stylish titanium rings are under $35, with just a few in the $40 to $50 range. A surprisingly handsome selection of tungsten rings is priced between $30 and $75.

Compared to the price of a similar ring in yellow or white gold, these men’s rings are a great value. For example, their collection of 14K white gold rings ranges from just under $100 to over $600. But if you still have your heart set on a gold ring, Mens-Wedding-Rings.com is the best place to get it. In a recent press release, Mens-Wedding-Rings.com announced that they have rolled back their gold prices to 2009 levels.