Tungsten rings are becoming a popular choice for men’s engagement rings. Having said this, with the many unique ring designs available, men are becoming markedly bolder in their choices – and know that you can choose exactly what you want!
Men will often choose a wedding band that is silver, gold, or rose gold, and often of a plain design. The slight difference between the two is that the wedding band tends to be a simpler style. There isn’t much to distinguish between them and most differences are a matter of personal taste. There are no rules when it comes to what makes a men’s engagement ring and what makes a men’s wedding band. This is a personal decision, and whatever you decide, is of course fine! Or, of course, you are welcome to choose a different finger altogether. Another idea is to wear the engagement ring on the left hand but then after you are married, swap the engagement ring to the right hand – so you then wear the engagement ring on the right, and the wedding band on the left. For this reason, you may choose to wear the men’s engagement ring on the other hand – and then keep with tradition and wear the wedding band on the left. If you choose a wider engagement ring, such as many of the rings popular for men, you may not want to wear the engagement and wedding band on the same finger. Men’s engagement rings and wedding bands are sold separately so things are a little more up to you! The idea of wearing the engagement ring on the same finger as the wedding ring works if you want to stack the engagement ring and wedding ring together – this is traditionally true for women who tend to have narrower rings (and many women’s engagement rings and wedding bands are sold as a pair). It is a positive sign of the growing equality between men and women.īecause the engagement ring is seen as a promise of marriage, many people choose to wear their engagement ring on the same ring finger as they would wear a wedding band – on the fourth finger of their left hand.īut before you make this decision, have a think about what you plan to do after you are married…… Many women welcome the idea of their man wearing an engagement ring. Perhaps the first hint of this trend began in the early 2000’s when a British jewellery shop designed a titanium men’s ring with diamonds embedded in it, advertising it as a men’s engagement ring. More and more men are wearing engagement rings and wearing them with pride! In a recent survey, it was found that 17% of men said that they would wear an engagement ring – and this seems to be the start of a marked upward trend. When you think about it, it seems a little strange that only one of you should be wearing the engagement ring. By both partners wearing an engagement ring, you are showing your joint and equal commitment. Naturally, over time, and with marriage all about love (well at least hopefully), the engagement ring is seen as an expression of love and commitment – and that you have plans to marry. Essentially, the engagement ring was an expression of acceptance – that she had given her acceptance to marry. The origins of the engagement ring explain why women were the only ones to wear one in the past.