| For years men had two choices for a wedding | | | | platinum ring with a very basic design can cost up |
| ring. They could either have a yellow gold band or | | | | to a thousand dollars (or more). |
| a white gold band. These limitations were, of | | | | Another option for those who seek a ring with a |
| course, due to the the fact that the choices | | | | unique design is a titanium ring. Titanium is |
| many men had were limited to what they could | | | | incredibly strong and lightweight. These two |
| find at the local jeweler. Men and women would | | | | properties make for an excellent combination for |
| select their wedding rings after catching a movie | | | | rings. In addition, titanium is hypoallergenic, which |
| at the local mall. | | | | means it will not react to human tissue. No other |
| The process of buying a men's wedding ring was | | | | ring material is basically guaranteed to not cause |
| uncomfortable for all. The local jewelry shop was | | | | allergies or skin irritations like titanium. Finally, |
| a place with bright lights, attractive salespeople | | | | titanium will not react to salt water or most other |
| and was located in an open public space-hardly the | | | | corrosive agents. |
| kind of place where most men felt comfortable. It | | | | The designs available for titanium rings these days |
| was impossible to know if the guy got a | | | | far exceed what can be found for other men's |
| reasonable price, because all the he wanted to do | | | | wedding bands. For example, titanium rings can be |
| was to get out of there and do something else. | | | | inlaid with exotic hardwoods like Koa, Cocobolo, |
| Nowadays, the choices for men's wedding rings | | | | Mango, Purple Heart and Black woods. These |
| are limitless. While some many still prefer the | | | | inlays create unique and stunning rings. Other |
| simple 14 or 18 carat yellow or white gold band | | | | popular inlay materials include Opal, Turquoise, |
| similar to what their father has, many men these | | | | carbon fiber, gold and diamonds. |
| days are seeking out unique rings. | | | | These choices, of course, are now all possibilities |
| One trend is platinum rings. These are very | | | | for men and women are willing to buy their rings |
| strong rings and will last forever. The down side is | | | | online. The price, selection and customization |
| that they are very heavy and can therefore feel | | | | options are certainly much greater online than |
| uncomfortable over a long period of time. Another | | | | what most will find at the local jewelry store mall. |
| issue with platinum rings is the cost. A simple | | | | |