What to Look for When Buying Unique Mens Wedding Bands
What to Look for When Buying Unique Mens Wedding Bands
Marriage is a special event, a one-in-a-lifetime experience. There are many ways to make your wedding special and personal to you. One of those ways is by getting a unique men’s wedding band. Your wedding ring represents your relationship and the bond between you and your partner. It can be difficult to find the perfect wedding bands for you and your partner. Don't worry, we've got you covered! Patrick Adair Designs offers some of the most unique wedding bands out there. Read on to find out how to make your special day even more memorable with a custom men's wedding ring.
Types of Wedding Bands
The first thing you should consider when picking out your wedding band is material. The good news is that you have lots of materials to choose from. Sometimes, the sheer number of choices can make you feel intimidated. You can make your choice more efficient by picking one that best suits the following factors:
- Lifestyle
- Career
- Comfort
- Allergies
- Budget
- Maintenance
- Uniqueness
One of the most important factors to consider is whether you’re allergic to the ring’s material. If you're not careful, you may end up with a rash from your wedding ring. Regardless, here are some ring materials you must consider:
Gold
Gold is the most popular choice for men’s wedding bands. It has three color variations: white, yellow, and rose gold. Since pure gold is too soft on its own, it is mixed with various alloys to alter its color and strength.
If you're looking for a gold wedding band, if the heftiness and value of the ring is important, than consider getting an 18K or 14K ring. If you want a gold ring just for the looks, then stick to 10K. If you want a richer color of gold, you'll want to get an 18K ring. An 18K Gold Ring will have more gold than a 10K ring, but the tradeoff is since it has more gold, it's softer and less durable.
Rose gold is a variant that contains mainly copper to give it a beautiful red/rose hue. Rose gold has become more and more popular recently. White gold has a slight yellow tint when cast, but putting a rhodium plate on it will achieve its pure white look. This is beautiful, but it requires more maintenance. This type of ring needs yearly polishing, especially when you wear your ring daily.
Gold is the most popular choice for men’s wedding bands. It has three color variations: white, yellow, and rose gold. Since pure gold is too soft on its own, it is mixed with various alloys to alter its color and strength.
If you're looking for a gold wedding band, if the heftiness and value of the ring is important, than consider getting an 18K or 14K ring. If you want a gold ring just for the looks, then stick to 10K. If you want a richer color of gold, you'll want to get an 18K ring. An 18K Gold Ring will have more gold than a 10K ring, but the tradeoff is since it has more gold, it's softer and less durable.
Rose gold is a variant that contains mainly copper to give it a beautiful red/rose hue. Rose gold has become more and more popular recently. White gold has a slight yellow tint when cast, but putting a rhodium plate on it will achieve its pure white look. This is beautiful, but it requires more maintenance. This type of ring needs yearly polishing, especially when you wear your ring daily.
Cobalt Chrome
Cobalt Chrome has an exceptionally white color to it, similar to Platinum. In fact, its white color makes it an extremely attractive option for those who don't have the budget for a platinum ring. Cobalt Chrome is one of the stronger alternative metals. You can wear it daily without showing signs of wear. This makes it a perfect choice if you want to make the most out of your monetary investment.
Cobalt's patina will grow prettier as it ages. The best part is that it will retain its luster without tarnishing. To make your cobalt band brighter, polish it at least once every year.
Cobalt Chrome has an exceptionally white color to it, similar to Platinum. In fact, its white color makes it an extremely attractive option for those who don't have the budget for a platinum ring. Cobalt Chrome is one of the stronger alternative metals. You can wear it daily without showing signs of wear. This makes it a perfect choice if you want to make the most out of your monetary investment.
Cobalt's patina will grow prettier as it ages. The best part is that it will retain its luster without tarnishing. To make your cobalt band brighter, polish it at least once every year.
Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber is one of the most interesting materials used in men's rings and makes for a great unique wedding band. Carbon fiber has many real world applications, like being used for jet turbines. It's extremely versatile due to its immense strength, durability, and lightweight properties. These properties also make it a great option for a wedding band or engagement ring! If you life an active lifestyle or work with your hands a lot, you can't go wrong with carbon fiber! Even if you are dead set on a gold band, you can always get a carbon fiber band as backup to wear while doing extraneous activities!
Carbon fiber comes in a sleek black color, perfect for the minimalist. At a simple glance, carbon fiber bands are very ordinary, but the details and intricacy of its weave patterns can only be appreciated up close. Carbon fiber can come in a variety of finishes, including matte and glossy.
Tungsten
This material is low maintenance and may come in masculine colors like black and gray. As a ring, it never tarnishes and is resistant to scratches. Tungsten is perfect for those who live in active lifestyle. It’s one of the perfect backdrops if you plan to use design details like laser engravings.
However, tungsten is a brittle metal, meaning it can chip or break (albeit only if an extreme amount of force is applied to make the ring crack). This also means you can’t get it resized. You can check out our guide if you want a more in-depth analysis of tungsten as a wedding band.
This material is low maintenance and may come in masculine colors like black and gray. As a ring, it never tarnishes and is resistant to scratches. Tungsten is perfect for those who live in active lifestyle. It’s one of the perfect backdrops if you plan to use design details like laser engravings.
However, tungsten is a brittle metal, meaning it can chip or break (albeit only if an extreme amount of force is applied to make the ring crack). This also means you can’t get it resized. You can check out our guide if you want a more in-depth analysis of tungsten as a wedding band.
Titanium
Titanium is strong while maintaining both comfort and lightweight. It’s also a metal that won’t tarnish, with a durability comparable to steel. It's also resizable in most cases!
Most wedding band designers prefer using titanium. It allows them to use various textures and techniques. It’s also more affordable and comes in black if you prefer a more personalized look.
Titanium is strong while maintaining both comfort and lightweight. It’s also a metal that won’t tarnish, with a durability comparable to steel. It's also resizable in most cases!
Most wedding band designers prefer using titanium. It allows them to use various textures and techniques. It’s also more affordable and comes in black if you prefer a more personalized look.
Customize Your Ring
Now that you have hopefully decided which route you would like to go in terms of your ring's material, let's talk about customization! You don't want just some simple plain band that won't draw any attention. You're going to want something that catches the eye and is a conversation starter. That’s why if you’re buying wedding bands, get the most out of it by choosing a unique design.
At Patrick Adair Designs, the custom ring process is very streamlined! Since everything is handmade from scratch, we can pretty much do anything, material permitting! Our most common custom option is through our Custom Glowstone Ring route. This process is very streamlined and you can order directly through our website.
If you are looking for something more intricate, ordering a custom ring from our shop is the way to go! We've done so many awesome custom designs for our valued customers in the past. It's truly an honor and pleasure when people trust us with their vision to craft something truly unique and special that will last them a lifetime. If you want more information on getting a truly unique custom ring, check out our Custom Ring Overview Page.