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Title: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2014-06-18, 02:40:45
OK, shopping for wedding rings for guys is not easy. Found some in Sears.com, but I could use some suggestions. A plain silver band we found 3 good versions of, but if I'm doing this once then yeah, keeping the door open to something interesting. Under $100.
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Sir Edward on 2014-06-18, 13:13:27
Ah, the "under $100" part does limit things a bit.

I was tempted by some of the titanium and tungsten options. Some of those are fairly affordable, relative to gold of course.

I ended up going with a white-gold ring, which cost considerably more, but also has the benefit that it can be snipped off if I'm ever injured in such a way as to have the hand swell, and need the ring taken off or else lose the finger. The titanium and tungsten rings need power tools to remove in such an incident.

With some quick googling, it looks like there are stainless steel options for < $50 as well. But of course I'm not sure what your tastes are.

I really liked some of the "hammered metal" rings I looked at originally, but I don't remember what the prices were.


EDIT(s):

It looks like Zales has lots of low-cost options, in all sorts of designs:

http://www.zales.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3280862&s=A-StorePrice&page=1&kpc=1 (http://www.zales.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3280862&s=A-StorePrice&page=1&kpc=1)

More expensive, but there are damascus steel rings (and similar patterns) out there:

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/metal-evolution/0/0/4658 (http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/metal-evolution/0/0/4658)

http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_kw=Damascus+Steel+White+Gold+Ring+Wedding+Band+Titanium+Custom+Made+to+ANY+SIzing (http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_kw=Damascus+Steel+White+Gold+Ring+Wedding+Band+Titanium+Custom+Made+to+ANY+SIzing)

And you can find crazy stuff on Etsy too.. This person has rings with inlaid antler, marble, petrified bone, meteorite, etc:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/jewelrybyjohan (https://www.etsy.com/shop/jewelrybyjohan)
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Sir James A on 2014-06-18, 16:07:27
I got a standard stainless steel band, and had a Templar cross hand engraved on it. I'm divorced, so I'll happily sell it to you if you want. :)
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2014-06-18, 19:24:47
Yeah the $100 limit is due to no monies for such things.

James: Thanks for the offer, but if we went religious it would be a Mogen David. :)
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Sir James A on 2014-06-19, 14:11:04
No problem, mostly wanted to say you can get a plain band and have it decorated to taste if you aren't finding something that strikes your fancy off the shelf. :)
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Lord Dane on 2014-06-21, 19:27:12
Thorsteinn, I found you the perfect solution to this dilemma.
http://www.gemmeus.com (http://www.gemmeus.com)

Hope it helps you.
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2014-06-21, 21:34:38
A Westie fighter & blacksmith posted this to me.

"The Chivalric Virtues of Courtesie, Honor, Franchise, Prowess, Humilitie, Valor, and Faith are inscribed on this ring. $49"

 {link removed as it is dead.}
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Sir Edward on 2014-06-22, 03:16:18

I like it!
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Aiden of Oreland on 2014-06-22, 03:54:38
Usually a plain, stainless steel or silver band works. That's what my parents use anyway. For its simple, attractive, and will last forever. One must consider what his wife is into, not what you would want. That's just my honest opinion. I don't know your wife, but if you think she would like it, than go with it :) it is a pretty nice ring.
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Lord Dane on 2014-06-22, 04:30:54
I think the ring is for HIM not his wife.
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Aiden of Oreland on 2014-06-22, 04:57:50
OK, shopping for wedding rings for guys is not easy. Found some in Sears.com, but I could use some suggestions. A plain silver band we found 3 good versions of, but if I'm doing this once then yeah, keeping the door open to something interesting. Under $100.

Oops! Missed that part, silly me  :P
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Sir Edward on 2014-06-22, 12:35:04
A Westie fighter & blacksmith posted this to me.

"The Chivalric Virtues of Courtesie, Honor, Franchise, Prowess, Humilitie, Valor, and Faith are inscribed on this ring. $49"

(http://www.medievaljeweler.com/images/fine/chivalricvirtuehonor.jpg) (http://www.medievaljeweler.com/chivalricvirtures.html)

Thoughts?

Where is it from? (link?)

What material?

I think it's pretty awesome, but curious about the details.
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2014-06-22, 16:20:58
The pic is a click-through link. :)
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Sir Edward on 2014-06-23, 13:10:46
The pic is a click-through link. :)

Ahah, so it is. :)  The page still doesn't say what metal(s) it is. That might be good to know. For instance, if it's copper, you'll have a permanently green finger. :)

It could be that it's silver, and the lighting and reflections are giving it that color in the photo.
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2014-06-23, 18:37:42
I emailed the maker & here's what she said:

Good afternoon!

Quote
The Virtues ring comes standard in Sterling Silver for $49 in sizes from 8 to 16. I can make them larger than that, but it will cost an extra $8. It's about 7 or 8mm wide. If you'll be at Pennsic you can try one on to see how you like the fit.

I'm always flattered to have my work considered for a piece you intend to wear always. Thank you! I'm happy to answer any other questions you may come up with.
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Sir Edward on 2014-06-23, 19:10:45

Awesome, I like it!
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Sir Martyn on 2014-06-24, 03:03:11
Those are nice! 

No matter what you decide, Thorsteinn, I think we should make these standard gifts for new Order Yeomen :)
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: GlowstarDiamond on 2017-03-03, 05:06:25
Well its most important for any Men to get the perfect wedding ring, to choose that selection of size is prime concern.Now the days Men prefer the Diamond ring for tier wedding, so one can buy the ready made diamond ring and also have the another option to select the diamond of your choice and after that can make the diamond wedding ring. www.glowstaronline.com is the diamond manufacturing company which will help you to get the excellent diamond for the perfect wedding ring.
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: jason77 on 2017-03-03, 21:15:10
"if we went religious it would be a Mogen David"

Yeah, I have several rings and one of them is a silver magen david. Here is a stainless stell one for only $6.99 - https://www.amazon.com/KONOV-Zirconia-Stainless-Vintage-Silver/dp/B00GWN3GBO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488575247&sr=8-1&keywords=star+of+david+ring

I have one but rarely wear it, maybe only during the high holidays when everyone else is doing their Jew thing. Being Jewish but philosophically a humanist I don't care to express an overly religious demeanor.

The ring I wear the most is a stainless steel ring with a sword on it: https://www.amazon.com/Lanroque-Stainless-Steel-Vintage-Shield/dp/B018K7CHK0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1488575423&sr=8-2&keywords=sword+ring

It's a good conversation starter. When people ask about it the conversation immediately goes towards HEMA, chivalry, or whatever related topic comes out of it.
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2017-03-05, 02:44:09
"if we went religious it would be a Mogen David"

Yeah, I have several rings and one of them is a silver magen david. Here is a stainless stell one for only $6.99 - https://www.amazon.com/KONOV-Zirconia-Stainless-Vintage-Silver/dp/B00GWN3GBO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488575247&sr=8-1&keywords=star+of+david+ring

I have one but rarely wear it, maybe only during the high holidays when everyone else is doing their Jew thing. Being Jewish but philosophically a humanist I don't care to express an overly religious demeanor.

The ring I wear the most is a stainless steel ring with a sword on it: https://www.amazon.com/Lanroque-Stainless-Steel-Vintage-Shield/dp/B018K7CHK0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1488575423&sr=8-2&keywords=sword+ring

It's a good conversation starter. When people ask about it the conversation immediately goes towards HEMA, chivalry, or whatever related topic comes out of it.

As you may see in some of the vids I haven't worn the special ring in over 2 years as my wifes bonus ring (for the guy, as it was a pair) is actually comfortable and is sterling silver so it's good for not keeping bacteria on it and I work weekends at a restaurant.
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Sir Rodney on 2017-03-05, 05:32:53
Welcome GlowstarDiamond ....   ::)
Title: Re: Mens Wedding Ring Help
Post by: Sir Edward on 2017-03-07, 20:01:15
Welcome GlowstarDiamond ....   ::)

They went through the trouble of emailing me about joining the forum, which most spammers don't do. I was hoping the "no advertising" warning I gave would be enough, but apparently not. I'll suspend the account.