Yes engagement rings for men do exist, we live in a modern age and quality is changing everything. Nowadays many woman are choosing to propose marriage and thus the giving mens engagement rings has increased in popularity.
Really, for a man?
Traditionalists don’t like anything new, but in the end there is no choice but to accept these changes and admire how they have brought us forward. Mens engagement rings are now given by women and also we must not forget gay couples who use them too.
The first time I saw one given by a woman to a man was at the wedding of two artists in New York, trust artists to be at the pinnacle of any new change. The groom and not the bride was wearing a beautiful 2 carat diamond art deco engagement ring and I remember finding it every strange. Of course after they did some explaining it became all too clear and although I found it strange, I have welcomed it as a fresh change in the world of weddings and engagement.
What engagement rings for men are suitable?
Mens engagement rings are a completely different story to women’s ones, they are normally cheaper and much more simple. Of course some this is not always true as some men may be just as flamboyant as women, but it is generally the rule of thumb.
Band
The band of a mens ring is usally something which is made to be wide and very indestructible. Unlike women, men are more likely to not take as good care of their ring and so the hardiness of the ring should be factored in. When buying one I recommend looking at strong metals like titanium, tungsten and stainless steel. Of course something more expensive like gold or silver can be a good choice too.
Stones
Engagement rings for men can come with or without stones, this really depends on what you want. Usually if one has a stone it will be set into the band and will usually be in the center, no complex engagement ring settings are necessary. For women, the bigger the stone the better, but for men a small stone is probably more desirable. Some mens engagement rings will have more the one stone, but rarely will you ever see something like a three stone ring.
Selection
The selection of mens engagement rings is much less than engagement rings for women, so to find one you will sometimes have to make do with what you have to choose.
Price
Expect to pay anything from 50 dollars to 2000 +dollars for one of these engagement rings, like everything, prices vary quite dramatically depending on the materials and workmanship involved in making the piece.
Where to buy?
Engagement Rings for men can be bought in online jewelers and local ones around your area. When it comes to purchasing locally you might have to have it custom made as the selection may be very small. Online there are some specialty stores which cater to men and you are likely to find them there.
