Simple Yet Flashy Mens Wedding Bands

I love this wedding band.It's simple yet has a little bit of "bling" to it.Some mens wedding bands are boring but where me and my husband looked we found so many gorgeous wedding bands.

What Type Of Wedding Band is For Me?

When choosing the most important rings of your life, its important to know what type of
mens wedding bands, engagement rings and wedding bands are out there!
With so many choices of metals, styles and, traditional settings, you may feel overwhelmed. That's why I always say, "Knowledge is power!"
Questions you may have is what type of metal is best for me? What are the pros and cons of these different precious metals and how can I find out about these?
I would like to share a little secret that I have passed onto many of my friends when it came time to choose their wedding rings.
By far, the most interesting and, knowledgable sight for really getting to know what to expect from each type of wedding band material such as, Palladium, Platinum and white gold.
Titanium-jewelry has a education section on their site to help you make a educated decision, and, with their top notch customer service, they are there to help!
Do yourself a favor and skip the endless search of knowledge and, check Titanium-jewelry.com out and learn from the best! You may find that perfect ring that you've always been looking for!

One of these days

In April of 2004, I realized that my engagement ring was cracked. Specifically, the band at the very bottom, at its thinnest part, had cracked through entirely. I made plans that week to call up a jeweler to find out how much it would cost to have the ring repaired, but I never got around to it.

Oh hi. Four and a half years later, and the ring is still damaged. It isn’t an issue, except the one or two times I have managed to somehow yank the engagement ring, and the two separate pieces close around and pinch my finger. Do you have ANY idea how painful that is?! Let me tell you, painful. The one incident happened in June of 2005, and I still remember the pain quite vividly, heh.

So yeah, I need to get my butt in groove and call up a jeweler. There’s a local one that advertises free repairs for mens wedding bands and womens wedding bands, so maybe he/she does engagement rings too?

Men And Wedding Plans

Being a man I had always imagined that if and when I got engaged to be married I would have little to worry about in the way of wedding plans and things of that nature. Perhaps I was being a bit chauvinistic in my assumption that brides took care of and addressed all plans and problems surrounding the wedding. In truth all I ever wanted at my wedding was an open bar and some good rock n roll. I cared very little about anything beyond those two must haves.

Well my fantasies of the perfect “man gathering” as my wife calls it where shattered post haste as plans for the wedding took off at a hurried pace and I was swept up in the pandemonium that is planning for such an event. My then fiancée expressed great interest in having me participate along with her in the planning of our day of joy. She didn’t expect me to pick a DJ, band, and brand of liquor to serve and then quietly sit back and watch her finalize the rest the plans. She conveyed with great emotion that she had hoped that I would be with her to meet with florists, DJ’s, photographers, etc. As a man I had no opposition to this however I wanted to avoid this type of thing for fear of being stricken with boredom.

As the fates would have it, I agreed and gave our wedding my full attention and partook in all aspects of planning our wedding. Ironically meeting with all the different vendors and even wedding officiants was anything but boring. These people treat weddings as though they are creating fine, priceless pieces of art and I was amused at just how serious they took each and every wedding they provided services to. This helped to make the experience much more enjoyable than I had envisioned it to be.

There was one activity that was less than thrilling for both my wife and me and that was looking at Mens Wedding bands and trying to find one that I would actually consider wearing. Prior to getting engaged I had never given much thought to men’s jewelry and though I had accepted the fact that I would be wearing some sort of wedding band, I had strong reservations about wearing any rings I considered to be effeminate. The search for a suitable wedding band was long and arduous and the tension that mounted with each visit to a jeweler was palpable.

Eventually after what we agreed to be an exhaustive and tumultuous search we began looking online for Mens Wedding bands and we were both surprised at what we found. Men’s rings made from platinum, titanium and tungsten where littered all over each website. It appeared to us that these sites were really pushing these types of rings and after reading multiple reviews on such topics we found out why. Luckily for me I turned out to be but one of many men who despised the traditional gold, silver, and diamond men’s rings. Not only do many men feel those rings are a misrepresentation of their masculinity, but they also feel these rings lack any style. When our online expedition for the perfect ring concluded I ended up with a multicolored Tungsten ring with fancy inlets. It is both reflective of my inner man and oozes class and style.

Once our quest for a ring was finished we wrapped up a few small loose ends and then waited out the remaining six month between that and our wedding on the couch watching our favorite movies and television shows. Any men who are close to proposing or accepting a proposal should prepare themselves for a long but enjoyable planning process. Don’t be afraid to take part in the planning of your wedding. It can only serve to make the event great.

Mens Wedding Bands: Changing Traditions

It used to be that engaged men had a small and somewhat limited choice of Mens Wedding Bands to choose from. That is because traditionally, men have worn rings that are either similar to women’s wedding bands or are part of a matching set designed to pair up with their spouses ring. Men previously had only the choice of gold, silver, or diamond wedding bands.

Much like the winds however, times have changed and men now have many more options when considering which type of wedding band to wear. No longer must men endure such an infinitesimal variety of wedding rings. It is now common for men to find rings made from titanium, tungsten, and even platinum on sale and at reasonable prices to boot. Not only are these rings made from some fantastic metals, but they often incorporate multiple colors, and designs adding to the already high allure these alternative wedding bands possess.

While platinum is often fairly expensive, it is tungsten and titanium Mens Wedding Bands that allow would be grooms to not only purchase a ring that’s affordable but stylish as well. As some men will claim that the majority of men’s wedding bands do not carry enough masculinity, this claim is often uttered only by those men who have yet to view these unconventional options. Men who have viewed these tungsten and titanium rings however have made rings of solid black and rings sporting inlet designs extremely popular.

The popularity of these rings continues to soar in part to online jewelers but word of mouth as well. Many men who become engaged will often speak of these non traditional rings when their friends become betrothed to their sweethearts. Even those with larger budgets are now considering a titanium or tungsten simply for the exuberance and options they bring to the table. No longer must a groom be forced to a single style on a single type of metal. Customization is quickly becoming the name of the game as rings with only a single design are becoming a thing of the past.

The changes in both attitude and expectations towards Mens Wedding Bands are breathes of fresh air for men and women. No longer do women have to fight with their soon to be husbands about wearing a wedding ring and men no longer need be apprehensive about wearing one as their choices are now virtually unlimited and much more affordable.

Titanium-Jewelry.com Expands Line of Wedding Rings & Men's Wedding Bands

Retailer of Titanium Rings Adds Newest Edward Mirell Collections to Product Offering

(Modesto, CA) March 13, 2008 – Titanium-Jewelry.com, a leading online retailer of titanium rings, tungsten rings and unique contemporary jewelry designs for men and women, today announced an expansion to their site to include the newest collections from Edward Mirell (EM), renowned designer of titanium jewelry. The newly added lines enhance the wide selection of tungsten rings, tungsten rings and numerous styles of men's wedding rings and wedding bands already offered by Titanium-Jewelry.com.

The newest products to the site feature Edward Mirell's Mediterranean, Tuxedo and Tri Dome Collections, which boast the same quality and style of previous collections but with even more class and unique allure. The titanium used in all Edward Mirell jewelry and accessories is lightweight, completely hypoallergenic, corrosion and scratch resistant and engravable. It does not react to salt water, sunlight, or any body or common chemistry. The Edward Mirell designs are made with Spectore Brand Titanium, the first and only, facility in the world that is singularly focused on the design, development and manufacture of artistically inspired titanium products.

Titanium-Jewelry.com provides customers a variety of options in luxurious yet affordable jewelry designs. Known for carrying the highest quality and most desirable fashions in contemporary jewelry, the online retailer specializes in titanium rings, tungsten rings, and men's wedding bands among other unique jewelry items.

“Within each EM collection, you will find a classic yet contemporary selection of rings, bracelets, cufflinks, necklaces and key ring designs which incorporate the esteemed quality of Spectore Titanium," stated Ron Yates, founder of Titanium-Jewelry.com and owner of Yates & Co Jewelers in Modesto, CA. "We are excited with the newest Edward Mirell Collections and look forward to introducing these exotic and exciting new designs. The stylish mens wedding rings and accessories are new, hip and very exciting - many customers can't wait to see them," Yates concluded.

The titanium rings, men's wedding rings and wedding bands offered at Titanium-Jewelry.com are a perfect blend of style and class, providing quality, affordable designs for those who prefer contemporary jewelry. Featuring a variety of cool, sleek and sophisticated jewelry styles for men and women, Titanium-Jewelry.com has been at the forefront of the titanium and tungsten jewelry market. For more information please visit http://www.titanium-jewelry.com.


About Titanium-Jewelry.com
Titanium-Jewelry.com provides a wide selection of tungsten rings, titanium rings and black titanium jewelry uniquely styled for men and women. Experts in modern mens wedding bands and modern metals jewelry, Titanium-Jewelry.com leads the industry in contemporary jewelry fashions. For more information, please visit www.Titanium-Jewelry.com.

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Mens Wedding Bands - How to Pick a Keeper

Selecting a mens wedding band follows the same line of thinking implemented when selecting a suitable partner for marriage. When casually dating, you can try on different personalities, character traits, likes and dislikes with little to no harm inflicted on either party. But when you are looking for marriage, certain elements need to heed more attention than others. Goals, values and morals are as important as ambition, responsibility and accountability. Picking the right man to build and share a life with is the foundation for a wonderful relationship. Once you've found the man that completes you, picking a ring that completes him should be as important to you as finding the perfect wedding dress.

When you are in the market for a mens wedding band, you must consider his style, his build, and more importantly, the demeanor in which he portrays himself. First you'll want to assess his build. Does he have a large frame, medium or small build? If he's tall and fairly broad, a substantial ring with a wider, heavier band such as a tungsten carbide ring in the 7-10mm range would be ideal. A more slender man or one who is of short to medium height, would be better suited in a slimmer band, like a 3-6mm width.

Once you know the right width, you can then narrow your choices down further by identifying the type of mens wedding band that best suits his personality. If he is a sophisticated man that values quality and has the best TV, car, sunglasses and clothes, then selecting a wedding ring that caters to his desire for the best is top of list. You will most certainly want to look at wedding bands that are substantial in weight, keep a lustrous shine and possibly even embellished with diamonds or other gemstones. Tungsten rings are quite popular among this group, as they feel and appear luxurious and with the nearly indestructible quality they are known for. Mens wedding bands made from tungsten carbide will certainly exude confidence, class and most importantly, quality. If on the other hand your guy is lighthearted, values a sense of humor, carefree and spontaneous a lightweight titanium ring may be more suitable for him. Titanium rings are ultra light yet incredibly strong. They can be simple in design or carry a creative and stylish flare.

Style can also be determined by his noting his preference of metal. There are many popular metals that range in price, durability and appearance. Platinum rings are quite expensive and often times selected purely for the assumed prestige. On the other hand, a man who values quality over prestige may be more pleased with a tungsten ring. Far less expensive than platinum rings, tungsten weddings bands portray that same luster and shine as platinum, but have far more resilience to damage and destruction. They are a bit heavier as well, which is ideal for a man who likes a solid weight. Titanium rings are nearly as durable as tungsten rings but are significantly lighter in weight, hypoallergenic and offer a lighter grey color, or they can be shined to an almost reflective tone.

Another popular choice involves enhancing metals with other metals or gemstones. Titanium can be combined with white gold, yellow gold or platinum to create a more elaborate look. Diamonds, sapphires and other gemstones can add a unique touch for the refined gentleman.

Knowing your man, his likes, favorite pastimes and even the kind of friends he has can make shopping for a mens wedding band more productive and enjoyable. Taking into consideration what he does, both for business and pleasure can pinpoint a ring style that blends well with his lifestyle.


As a personal shopper, Sam Brown monitors fine jewelry trends, with an emphasis on mens wedding bands, titanium rings and tungsten rings.

Fashion Economics - Rising Costs Paired with Increasing Demand Shifts Jewelry Scene

With historic highs in precious metals effecting the price of fine jewelry, particularly gold and platinum, many jewelry stores are seeing a greater demand for alternative metals such as titanium and tungsten rings. The market for men's wedding bands has exploded for many retailers specializing in these contemporary metals. Titanium and tungsten carbide rings have been reported to represent the fastest growing sector of metals in relation to jewelry designs.

Gold is now over $900 per ounce and platinum is an astounding high of $2,000 per ounce. With prices like this, many couples today cannot afford or simply don't wish to spend that kind of money on a wedding ring. In comparison, titanium rings, tungsten rings, and other contemporary metals used for men's wedding bands cost significantly less, all the while posing a leading edge in terms of quality and durability. Both titanium and tungsten are known for their extreme durability, sheen and scratch resistant qualities.


Very few jewelers have understood and supported the market for titanium and tungsten rings. Those that have stood by and passionately promoted titanium and tungsten jewelry are now seeing other retailers jump on the bandwagon. According to one retailer, Titanium-jewelry.com, who has been a long time provider of titanium and tungsten jewelry, "there is a definite shift occurring among mens wedding bands, where demand for titanium wedding bands is opening the doors to retailers who otherwise dismissed the idea as anything more than a fad." Not too long ago, it was rare that a retailer carried contemporary metal jewelry designs. Often pushing platinum and white gold, many of these jewelry stores stuck up their noses at these contemporary metals have now been forced to reevaluate their inventory as throngs of customers aren't just inquiring, but demanding wedding rings made from these metals.

Wedding bands made of Titanium, Black Titanium and Tungsten Carbide becoming more popular than ever. The new generation of grooms, either fist timers or serial-wedders are increasingly turning to titanium rings and men's wedding bands made of Tungsten Carbide or Black Titanium. Many have said that you just can't beat the price, quality or look that tungsten rings or titanium wedding bands provide. It's no new revelation that titanium rings are considered an alternative to gold and platinum. Either because of the hypoallergenic qualities, literally scratch resistant benefits or the always polished look, tungsten and titanium rings have shifted from being an alternative choice to the preferred choice among young, active grooms. These contemporary metals have always had the added benefit of competitive pricing, especially in comparison to more traditional metals. But the last year has seen an explosion in the costs of gold and platinum - which is great if you're investing in these precious metals, but bad if you are in the market for a new wedding ring.

As an example, a comparison of three similar rings, identical in width but varying in metal makeup can range from less than $100 for titanium or tungsten all the way up to $1400 for platinum and this is just a simple, no fuss ring. With titanium and tungsten rings fairing a fraction of the cost, it's no wonder demand is controlling the economic swing in supply. With the housing market and credit lending slump, it is just not possible or practical to pay more for less - less durability, less savvy and less original. The grooms of today like modern, classy, durable and affordable. The luxury of titanium and tungsten rings is that they pose the perfect balance of masculine ruggedness with the stylish appeal of sleek, sexy and sophisticated. These are not rings of depression era fashion - nor are these the flare of short lived grunge. Contemporary metals are luxurious in look, quality, feel and just about way except the price.

So if you are shopping for wedding rings, men's wedding bands or just interested in fine jewelry for men and women, check out what the excitement over these metals is all about. There are many reputable designers that specialize in titanium and tungsten jewelry. The attention to detail and fashion consciousness they behold, can be seen in the designs offered using these contemporary metals today.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR
As a personal shopper, Sam Brown monitors fine jewelry trends, with an emphasis on mens wedding bands, titanium wedding bands, men's wedding bands plus mens wedding rings.