How to Find a Wedding Band for Your Husband

Did you know that men’s wedding bands were uncommon until the mid-20th century? With a wide selection of bespoke jewelry styles, however, it’s clear that the modern tradition has really taken off. When choosing a wedding ring for your husband, there are a number of options to take into consideration, including sizing, material, personal style, and even lifestyle choices. With careful personalization, your future partner will have a perfect, one-of-a-kind wedding band that lasts a lifetime.

How Thick Are Men’s Wedding Bands?

You’ll first need to determine the width. Since this he’ll be wearing this for the rest of his life, encourage him to try on a few bands in varying widths. This will help determine a more comfortable fit and an aesthetically-pleasing ring. Most of our male customers select rings that are at least 4mm wide, but a thinner band is preferable to other clients. It’s entirely up to the wearer. Remember: Wider rings tend to use more precious metals, so they’re likely more expensive. By establishing the size and width of his wedding band, you’ll choose a piece that fits perfects –and fits within your personal budget.

How to Size Men’s Wedding Bands

Jewelers will obviously have a ring gauge to provide the best fit. A ring should sit comfortably on your finger –it shouldn’t be too tight or loose enough that it could fall off. By shipping our branded ring gauge to you, Jaume Labro ensures that each client’s wedding band fits them perfectly. Since fingers can swell (in hot weather, for instance), we recommend measuring your finger a few times before settling on the one you want.

What Are Men’s Wedding Rings Made out of?

Wedding ring material is more important than just aesthetics: A person’s lifestyle also needs to be taken into consideration. For occasional handymen, a men’s gold wedding band might be an excellent option. Say you’re looking at men’s wedding bands for construction workers or outdoors-men: Platinum, palladium, and tungsten are far more enduring and scratch-resistant.

Men’s Gold Wedding Bands

For someone with a simple aesthetic, you really can’t go wrong with a simple gold band – but with a slight twist on tradition. 

Yellow Gold Wedding Ring

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The Aponi Mokume Gane ring is a fine example of painstaking craftsmanship, balancing 18K yellow and white gold in a swirling Mokume pattern. Traditionally, yellow gold is the most popular choice for jewelry. Choose a 14k or an 18k gold ring to ensure a more durable structure (though scratches in gold rings eventually require polishing). Jewelry experts always recommend removing gold wedding rings before performing any manual tasks or working with chemicals.

White Gold Wedding Band

Over the last decade, white gold wedding rings have increased in popularity. They’re an excellent, budget-friendly choice for a person who’s attracted to platinum. If the ring is rhodium plated and regularly worn, it may require a new layer every decade or so. Rose Gold Wedding Bands Mokume Gane Wedding Ring, Mixed Metalwork - pink gold, white gold, silver - Custom Jewelry by Jaume Labro

The Valley Mokume Gane ring incorporates 18K rose and 18K white gold with silver, and is delicately trimmed with 18K rose gold. A popular emerging trend is the vintage allure of rose gold wedding bands. Produced from a gold-copper alloy, they have a more durable composition than their yellow and white counterparts. And unlike white gold, rose gold doesn’t require replating, though this may not be the best choice for people with certain metal sensitivities. Platinum Wedding Rings eros-platinum-mokume-gane-ring 

The Eros platinum ring is accented with a swirl of Mokume Gane along the band. One of the rarest elements in the world, platinum withstands unbelievable wear and tear. Even when scratched, platinum maintains its shine and color, developing a gorgeous patina over time. This is also one of the best choices for hypoallergenic jewelry. Platinum wedding bands, however, cost a great deal more than gold, silver and palladium pieces. Palladium Wedding Bands momiji-custom-wedding-ring-in-mokume-gane 

The Momiji wedding ring is crafted with 18K yellow and white gold with a contrasting palladium trim. Though relatively new to the jewelry world, palladium is a resilient, hypoallergenic metal that’s far more affordable than gold and platinum. With little need for upkeep, this metal maintains its naturally white appearance. Most jewelers are currently unfamiliar with caring for palladium rings, but that’s poised to change in coming years. Mixed Metalwork: Mokume Gane Men’s Wedding Bands yugen-unique-mokume-gane-wedding-band 

The Yugen Mokume Gane wedding band delicately fuses 18K rose gold, 18K white gold, and silver into a kaleidoscope of colors. Wedding bands don’t have to be made from a single type of precious metal, and a combination of colored gold can create incredible, one-of-a-kind masterpieces. To create a Mokume Gane men’s wedding band, various precious metals and colored alloys are hand-hammered, twisted, and forged into strong, intricately-patterned pieces. Because no two combinations are the same – and each wedding ring is made to your exact specifications – a custom Mokume Gane ring is as unique as the bond between you and your loved one.

How to Embellish a Men’s Wedding Ring

Once you’ve chosen the width and metals of your partner’s wedding ring, it’s time to select any embellishments to personalize it.

Gemstones

Over the last few decades, men’s wedding ring designs have expanded to include single and multiple stone settings. While precious stones (like rubies and sapphires) are excellent choices for men’s wedding bands, semi-precious gemstones like onyx, peridot, and garnet are both affordable and masculine. For men who work with their hands or play sports, gemstones may catch on clothing and materials. Instead of prongs, a flush or channel setting may be a better choice. izanami-mokume-gane-diamond-wedding-ring 

The Izanami Mokume Gane ring sets two conflict-free diamonds in a stunning pattern of silver, 18K white gold, and 18K yellow gold.

Surface Finishes

When finishing the outside of a wedding ring, a high polish is typically the go-to aesthetic. A highly reflective surface is a wonderful choice, especially on metals that hold up to general wear and tear (like palladium and platinum). zeus-and-hera-hammered-rings-pair-set

Our Zeus and Hera hammered gold rings are a stunning fusion of 18K gold and platinum. A matte finish makes surfaces less “flashy” and scratches are far less noticeable on a men’s wedding band for outdoorsmen or handymen. Platinum and gold hammered rings are also a great fit for men who appreciate more handcrafted looks.

Wedding Band Engraving Ideas

Most jewelers will offer to engrave your ring with a favorite quote, wedding date, initials, or even small icons. Whatever you choose to include, your story is a part of your husband’s wedding band forever.

Selecting Matching Wedding Rings

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Rather than picking two distinctly different designs, many modern couples choose matching wedding bands. Whether your bespoke jewelry designs are identical or revolve around the same concept, Mokume Gane wedding rings that are forged from the same metal billet ensure a truly one-of-a-kind piece.

Design Your Future Husband’s Wedding Ring

Choosing your husband’s wedding band may feel daunting, but our design team is here to help you create a custom ring that perfectly showcases your love and commitment. Contact us to start the next chapter of your lives.

How Many Different Colors of Gold Are There?

When most people are asked about colors of gold, yellow and white varieties typically come to mind. And while these two hues are certainly the standard for most luxury jewelry, there’s an entire rainbow of gold alloys that are just as stunning.

Our Mokume Gane jewelry harnesses a wide variety of gorgeous shades to produce bespoke jewelry pieces. But how many different colors of gold exist – and how they are produced?

What Is “Pure Gold?”

When found in nature, pure gold is 24 karat. Because 24K gold is extremely soft and malleable, it’s a poor choice in jewelry production. To produce a stronger material, gold is mixed with other alloys (like silver or copper) to produce a stronger product. Nearly all of the gold used for jewelry production is an alloy.

22K or 18K: What Is Better for Jewelry Production?

22K karat gold is 91.6% pure gold, still brilliantly yellow, and slightly harder. That said, it’s still easily bent, making it a poor choice for gemstone-studded jewelry.

With a 75% gold composition, 18K gold is far better  for jewelry designed to be worn regularly without risk of damage. While 18K gold is a slightly different shade of gold (with less of a deep golden luster), it is a more affordable option and requires less regular upkeep.

With the right alloys, expert metalsmiths can produce a wide spectrum of intriguing colors. While black, blue, and purple are all possible gold colors, they’re notorious for breaking in traditional jewelry designs.

What Different Colors of Gold Are Used for Jewelry?

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White Gold

White gold looks incredibly similar to platinum – but approximately four times less expensive. White gold amplifies the beauty of colorless diamonds to produce a stunning effect.

Initially, white gold was a mixture of palladium and yellow gold. Today, it is most often created by combining yellow gold with alloys like zinc, copper, and a platinum compound (instead of nickel due to common allergic reactions). Rhodium plating is usually added to remove any trace of yellow that may still shine through. Though this plating may need to be replaced every few years, it is an affordable fix for an affordable metal. We could say Palladium and Copper have a key role in the alloys to create the different colors of gold range.

Rose Gold

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This hand-hammered rose gold engagement ring reveals a Mokume Gane pattern along the interior.

A unique option for the modern jewelry lover, the popularity of rose gold has surged over the last decade. Also referred to as pink or blush gold, this alloy is formed when copper and silver are mixed with gold.

For an 18k rose gold, you can expect approximately the following ratio: 75% gold, 22.25% copper, and 2.75% silver. To get a lighter 18k pink gold, the following proportions tend to be used: 75% gold, 20% copper, and 5% silver. Deeper, redder hues are achieved by adding more copper to the mix.

Green Gold

Created nearly three millennia ago, green gold is created by adding silver to gold (and occasionally copper). Green is the most popular “alternative” gold color because of its soft yet durable composition. Though not exactly an emerald or forest green, people love the subtle greenish-yellow tinge. Green gold fine jewelry truly shines when paired with a variety of gold colors.

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For the highest caliber of green gold, look for a balanced mixture of 18k green gold made up of 75% yellow gold and 25% silver. If you’re designing or purchasing an engagement ring, nickel or zinc may be added to strengthen the alloy. Be sure to ask your jeweler, especially if you suffer from metallurgical allergies.

No Matter the Color, Choose Ethical Gold

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Cyanide is most often used to extract gold from ore, and then this poisonous substance leaches directly into ecosystems. When purchasing a beautiful piece of jewelry, take an extra step and check where it’s been mined.

Sustainable jewelry designers and consumers have begun using their purchasing power to choose eco-friendly gold. At Jaume Labro, all of our jewelry pieces are made from purified, existing gold. With zero environmental damage, your Mokume Gane jewelry will be even more meaningful.

Mokume Gane Patterns Capture the Beauty of Colored Gold

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The ancient art of Mokume Gane fuses layers of precious colored metals in a one-of-a-kind pattern. This is an effective way to combine multiple metals into something uniquely yours.

Selecting colored, eco-friendly gold for your next jewelry piece is a surefire way to showcase your style and personality. Speak to one of the Jaume Labro consultants to start discussing your next Mokume Gane ring, necklace, or pendant.

If you still have questions about the different colors of gold and potential new alloys, just contact us and we will reply you in detail.

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