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Men’s Wedding Bands (page 3)
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8. Will it be in right for my body size and shape?
If you are a big guy, your hands are large, or you have long fingers, you can handle a wider ring that someone smaller. Choose an average-width or slightly wider band. If your hands are small or your fingers are slender, stick with a narrower band. In terms of width, men’s wedding rings are usually wider than their brides' bands. The most popular widths for men 6 and 7 mm. If you want one wider than 7mm, bear in mind that very wide bands may not be as comfortable and usually fit tighter. So, when you have your finger sized for a wider ring, go up by 1/4 - 1/2 size.
9. Do I want gemstones or not?
For some men, this is a big decision. It may seem like a little “too much,” but, like all other choices involving your ring, this is a matter of personal preference. If you like to live a little outside the box, it is perfectly acceptable for a men’s wedding ring to include gemstones. Again, it is a question of style, taste, personality, and the kind of work and play you do. If there is a chance you are going to dislodge or damage a stone, you may not want to do it. If you do opt for gemstones, the preferred ones are diamonds, sapphires (in all colors), and rubies. Most jewelers advise against pearls and opals, which are more fragile than gemstones. A ring with stones need not be overstated at all. In fact, it can be tasteful and elegant.
10. Can I wear it while I’m working or playing?
Do you work with your hands? If so, are there specific safety or dress code requirements associated with your job that make the wearing of a wedding ring dangerous or against company policy? For example, do you work with machinery or some other kind of equipment that could become caught on a ring? If not, do you have a job that could be rough on jewelry in some way — rubbing off the finish, denting the metal, or loosening a stone?
If the issue isn’t your job, perhaps it is your extra-curricular activities. Do you engage in rough and tumble sports, such as rock climbing, football, soccer, ice hockey, or surfing? Any of them can play havoc with your ring, especially if it has gemstones or can easily slip off your finger. Or, what about your hobbies? Do they involve gardening, soldering, sanding, cutting, or other kinds of tools that could damage a nice piece of jewelry?
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