Ultimate Guide to Buying Men’s Wedding Rings
Choosing a men's wedding band that suits you is incredibly challenging, as it is an item of jewellery you’ll want to wear everyday for the rest of your life. Jaubalet have put together this helpful guide so that you can create the personalised men's wedding ring of your dreams, that you’ll wear with pride on your ring finger!
Decide on a budget
A wedding isn’t cheap - from the tuxedo to the stag do and the wedding cars, you’ll need some money behind you. This is why it’s crucial that you and your future husband/wife sit down together and determine a budget when it comes to making your bespoke wedding rings. Will you both be wanting a matching wedding ring set? Or will you be designing your own unique wedding rings that complement each other? Make sure you add a 10% margin onto your budget, so that you can cover any unexpected costs.
Determine your ring size
Everyone has different sized ring fingers - unfortunately there isn’t a one size fits all method. Once you’ve outlined your budget, it’s time to find out your ring size. When your hands are at room temperature, you should get some string and tie it around your fingers and then measure the loop. Quite a lot of men find that they measure up between two sizes. At Jaubalet, we suggest going for a bigger size as it is much more comfortable - especially if you want a wider band. Once you've determined your ring size and budget, it’s time to pick the precious metal!
Choose the precious metal
The best part of creating your custom made men’s wedding ring is picking the precious metal. This is a super important part of the ring process, as it is influenced by the durability, cost, maintenance and aesthetic of the ring. You should also avoid choosing any metals you’re allergic to. You should consider the following metals for your bespoke wedding ring.
- Platinum
Platinum is the rarest and whitest of all precious metals. For those who have hands on, practical jobs, platinum is an excellent choice due to its durability and resilient white shine. Due to its rarity and resilience it is one of the more expensive metals. - White Gold
An alloy of yellow gold and white metal, white gold has a similar shine and look to platinum. In order to maintain the white shine, your white gold wedding band will need to be plated with rhodium every few years. - Yellow Gold
The most traditional metal used for wedding rings, yellow gold is naturally soft and malleable. - Silver
Silver is a cheaper and malleable alternative to other metals. It is also the most common precious metal. - Rose Gold
A mix of gold, silver, copper and other alloys, rose gold is one of the more popular metals at the moment. - Palladium
Palladium has a dark grey shine that's hard to mimic from other metals. It is much cheaper than platinum and is resistant to corrosion.
Decide on the profile of your wedding ring
Now that you've decided the metal, ring size and budget, you need to choose the profile of your ring. There are a plethora of classic wedding ring profiles to choose from, and you should choose one that will give you maximum comfort. Find out how to keep your jewellery and wedding ring clean.
Classic Court Wedding Band
One of the most common style of rings, the Classic Court profile features both rounded interiors and exteriors, making the whole ring look rounded. This style of ring is one of the most comfortable rings to wear.
D-Shaped Wedding Ring
The second most popular ring profile, the D-Shaped ring is similar to the Classic Court. Featuring a flat interior and rounded exterior, it holds the same shape as the letter ‘D’. The D shape is great for those who are after something traditional but better fitting.
Flat Rings
For those after a ring profile that’s completely different, the flat ring profile is a great choice. However, if you’re a male who leads a very active lifestyle, you should avoid the flat style ring profile as it may catch on machinery and other objects.
Flat Court Ring
For those who are after a bespoke men’s wedding ring that’s comfortable but stylish, a flat court ring is the way to go. This streamlined design features the exterior of a flat ring with the comfortable rounded interior of a Classic Court.
Bevelled
The Bevelled profile is once again, a little different. Boasting a flat interior with an angled exterior one the outer two edge, this profile has a luminous when the light bounces. Should you prefer a thinner ring, this profile will not suit your needs as it requires a wider band.
Concave
The concave profile has a curved outer surface that offers an elegant aesthetic. The interior of the ring is the same as the interior of the court profile, offering a stunning and comfortable ring.
Choose the width
The average size of a men's wedding band is between 5mm - 7mm. If you have smaller fingers that are under 9.0 then you should opt for a 6mm ring so that it doesn't over power your hand. The best way to decide on the size of your men's wedding ring is to try on the different band widths.
Order bespoke men’s wedding rings from London today.
Jaubalet’s expert jewellers will create custom-made men’s wedding rings with stunning gemstones and diamonds, especially for you. Our revolutionary 3D technology means that you can visualise your desired men’s wedding band - our experts will then turn your creativity into a high quality, luxurious piece of jewellery. Get in touch with Jaubalet today.
