Braided Rings Offer Classical Style And Museum-Quality Looks
Many couples want to choose braided rings for women and men as unique and distinctive as their relationship. Here are some suggestions of unusual designs you might find interesting. Eternity Rings: Eternity rings are bands circled with diamonds or other precious gems. The continuous loop of gems is said to be the symbol of unending, eternal love, making eternity rings a popular wedding band or anniversary gift choice. Eternity rings can come in a variety of metals with gems of the shape and colour to reflect the couple’s preference. Because of the weight and width of the stones some prefer half eternity rings with stones only along one side of the ring others prefer a full circle of stones. Because the stones have to be set closely together the most popular shapes or cuts are the round, princess and emerald cuts.
Multiple metals are another way to create a unique style in a men’s handcrafted wedding ring. Rather than relying on a single source of metal, these rings combine two or more materials, allowing the strengths of each to be showcased, and creating a harmonious piece that reflects the duality of the wearer. There are lots of different metals and meanings to be combined: the softness and value of gold; the sheen and lustre of silver; the hardness and color of titanium; the warmth and importance of white gold. How these metals are combined in a ring says a lot about the man who wears it. Stone insets have traditionally been the exclusive right of women’s rings, but men have gotten in on the act as well. Everything from small, subtle diamonds on a band, to large rubies or pieces of onyx can be displayed in a man’s ring. The type and size of the inset, and the style with which it is incorporated into the ring make all the difference in how it is perceived. Smaller stones are more subdued and classic, while a larger inset might demonstrate a certain brashness or colorfulness of character that only a strong and confidant man could pull off wearing.
The texture of a selection of men’s ring pieces can alter what it says about its owner as well. There are a multitude of different finishes available, from the simple matte and high shine designs, to weathered or hammered looks. Braided gold rings can be checkered, engraved, notched, punched, or have any number of different textural effects applied. In the end, the selection of men’s ring designs is as vast as the men who would wear them. When shopping, be sure to check a number of different styles, to find one that suits you best.
