LearnHow to Pick Out His Perfect Engagement Ring in Five Easy Steps
An engagement ring is the perfect way to express your love and commitment. It’s a unique symbol of a promise made and a life you can’t wait to share. So, just as love has no gender, neither should the rings that celebrate it. That’s why we’ve compiled this guide to picking out the perfect engagement ring for him in five easy steps.
Historically, when people have discussed engagement rings they’ve focused on rings for her. Thankfully, as society has evolved, traditions have begun to keep up the pace. More than ever, men are opting to wear an engagement ring as a sign of their own commitment, as a mark of equality, and to express the feelings they’re proud of.
In this guide, we’ll cover the important basics when it comes to picking out an engagement ring for your man. We’ll look at how to pick a ring that fits his style, tastes and lifestyles, how to add diamonds into the mix, and importantly how the metal color and finish of your ring can really impact the style and mood of your piece.
Ready to pick out his engagement ring? Let’s get started.
1. Get to Know His Style
When it comes to men’s engagement ring styles, anything goes. You can choose from a simple metal band, a Mason-style ring, or a diamond engagement look. Start by playing close attention to his tastes and style choices. What kind of jewelry does he gravitate towards? What would make this piece special, unique or symbolic for you two? One thing to think about is the width – as men’s bands can often come in a much wider range of widths than women’s bands do. Another thing to consider is what kind of wedding band it will sit alongside. There are no rules, which means you can make this engagement ring the perfect reflection of both his taste and your love.
2. Choose Your Metal
Time to choose your metal. From yellow, silver or rose gold to titanium, platinum, steel or tungsten. And, once you’ve settled on your metal, you can pick a polished, burnished or hammered finish. Different metal and finish combinations give engagement rings a different style. And if you do choose a wider set band, the finish can really make the design feel fresh and unique.
3. Add Diamonds: Preferably Lab Grown
Why should women get all the sparkle? Choose between a single solitaire diamond, multiple stones set within the band, or a row of pavé diamonds that glitter across it. If you do decide to opt for a diamond engagement ring, make sure you do your research first so you can be sure your diamond is conflict-free. The easiest way to do that is by choosing lab grown diamonds, which are identical in every way to mined stones - apart from the way in which they are created.
4. Get The Size Right
Though some rings can be resized later, it’s a good idea to order the right ring size for your engagement ring from the beginning. That’s because some designs may be harder to resize later. There are two ways to determine someone’s ring size: by measuring the inside of an existing ring, or by measuring the ring finger using a piece of string or measuring tape. Once you have this measurement, you can compare the circumference against a universal ring size guide.
5. Personalise Your Piece
Once you’ve chosen the perfect engagement ring for you or your partner, be sure to give it the personal touch by having your band engraved. You can usually add a name, date or phrase to your wedding band as part of the service when you order your ring.
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