subject: The New Generation Of Mens Rings [print this page] For most men, the only time they ever consider getting a ring is when its time to tie the knot. You dont see a lot of men out at the jewelry store trying to find a ring to wear on a daily basis. Heck, most men dont like any type of jewelry and would rather be caught dead then looking around for something shiny. I had a friend who once told me that the only thing more unattractive then the idea of wearing a ring is wearing a ring that you bought yourself. This means that when it comes to wedding rings, most men go kicking and screaming to find one for themselves. When they get to the shop, though, they realize that the ring market has changed thanks to new metals and designs such as palladium, titanium and tungsten rings.
If you ask any guy, the issue regarding rings is not so much about the idea of wearing one but instead about design. Growing up most guys had a bad experience with rings. I have a friend, not the same one as before but a different one (yes, all my guy friends seem to have issues with rings), who said that he got turned off to rings after he received on for his Bar Mitzvah when he turned 13. He said the ring was so ugly and so full of senseless bling, that he hated every moment he was forced to wear it. He felt like everyone was looking at him and his stupid ring. Because of that, he vowed to never wear a ring, unless its a wedding ring. He happened to get married last year, and dreaded the idea of having to wear a ring again. It wasnt until he got to the shop and saw the new designs where he realized that his fears were baseless.
Men dont want anything showy or blingy in their rings, they just want something to match their personality. This means finding something that is, in most cases, classy and industrial. While some like traditional gold and silver, others are really taking to the new metals like tungsten for their wedding rings because they love the look their look as much as the fact that they get to wear something that isnt traditional. For those who are looking to liven the grooved black or silver rings, small diamonds or even coiled gold rope can be added to a design. Think of it as the new generation of mens rings: only this time men actually want to wear them.
