Engagement Rings for Men
Posted by Lisa on Dec 22, 2008. Filed under Fashion, Off Beat, Stuff We Love, Wedding Jewelry and Rings
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When a man decides to commit, he drops a healthy portion of his nest egg on a sparkly engagement ring. But what does he get in return, besides that meaningful “yes” from the love of his life? Nada. Call me crazy, but has anyone else noticed that men get the raw end of the deal here? Not to mention the fact that it seems a little hypocritical that a woman gets “marked” as betrothed while the man’s fingers get to stay bare until the wedding day!
When I got engaged, I marked my own territory, if you will, by getting my husband-to-be a ring for his left ring finger, too. Nothing fancy, because that’s not his style, but I know that small gesture made us both feel that this engagement thing was a two-way street—which, if you think about it, can only be a good thing for your relationship.
If you’re thinking of staking your claim on your future husband in a similar fashion, Etsy has some unique options. This rose gold ring with a tiny engraved heart seems like a manly way to display his love until the wedding day. He can either show the heart to the world, or turn it palm-side as a private secret between the two of you. Or if hearts aren’t his style, Shibumi Gallery’s bound to have some unconventional choices for this unconventional gift.
As for post-wedding protocol: Since this isn’t a popular part of the engagement ritual (yet!), there are no hard-and-fast rules here. My husband moved his “engagement band” to his right hand after the wedding, but your man might opt to stack his rings on his left hand, or string the engagement piece on a chain and wear it around his neck.
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well done! for getting your man to were a engagement ring. i could not get my husband to were one for love or money.he said that it not something that men do.
Men engagement rings- definitely an innovative idea! I wouldn’t mind receiving a matching platinum engagement ring. The engagement ring I proposed with is this amazing platinum ring with a solitaire round diamond center stone and two smaller diamonds, one on each side. Her ring is meant to last forever, and I have to say it is aging really well. Besides that she also loves the feel of it on her skin because it is hypoallergenic and she has sensitive skin. Great article. Thanks for contributing it! Check out my blog about possible metal choices for engagement rings, http://www.wordpress.com/johnbirdie
Many engagement rings for men are simple bands, possibly with etching or other minimal embellishments.
I actually like the idea of an engagement ring for men. Its a symbol of love and the man should be happy to express his feelings for his future wife.
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This is actually the first time I’m hearing about engagement rings for men. While it’s highly unusual, I guess if the bride-to-be wants to reciprocate the gesture then there’s no rule against it. I think it’s very thoughtful. I’m just wondering if all grooms-to-be are open to this idea.