Men's gold rings: types and choices

Nowadays, a rich assortment of beautiful accessories is offered not only for women, but also for men. Representatives of the stronger sex often prefer high-quality and expensive jewelry made of gold, since they are distinguished not only by their spectacular appearance, but are also designed for a long service life. In this article, we will find out what men's gold rings are and how to choose them correctly.

Men began to wear gold rings a very long time ago - back in the days of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. It was there that it was believed that a person in whose hands was at least some kind of power must necessarily wear jewelry in the form of seals. Then gold was especially valuable and desirable, so accessories were most often made from it.

Today the assortment of gold rings for men is huge. Many well-known manufacturers produce high-quality and attractive specimens. Often they are complemented by spectacular inserts from different stones.

The most popular are currently considered gold rings made of 585 alloy. Such jewelry is distinguished by its unique brilliance and looks very beautiful. They are quite durable, but this does not negate the fact that scratches can easily appear on them, because gold is a soft material, even if there are additional components in it.

Men's rings are different. Let's get acquainted with the most popular of them.

• Signet... Most often, they are made only of precious metal, inserts-stones are present in them on rare occasions. Outwardly, they resemble rings, but instead of inlay, they provide flat areas with embossed ornaments on the surface.

• Rings... Most often they are decorated with precious stones and are made of 585 gold. They have an impressive appearance. They can appear massive and heavy. They are striking and attract a lot of attention.

• Engagement... The most common types of rings. Often deprived of additional decorations and decorations, they are paired with women's products. True, recently, rings made in different keys for the bride and groom have become popular.

Modern men's rings are made from different metals, but beautiful and malleable gold has remained the most popular for many years. Most often, there are products from such alloys - 10 kt, 14 kt, 18 kt... The more carats are provided in the accessory, the more expensive it will cost. Gold can vary in shades. Today, on the shelves of jewelry stores, you can find men's rings made of the following types of metal.

• Yellow... One of the most popular and demanded types. It is considered relevant and typical. Fits easily into many looks.

• White... An equally popular type of gold, but it can be more expensive. Differs in a solid appearance.

• Pink... Otherwise called red. Often, this type of gold alloy is used to compensate for the traditional yellow and white varieties.

• Black... Metal with such a non-standard color is obtained using a very sophisticated technology. There are only a few methods for obtaining this non-standard material.

Today, high-quality men's rings are on sale, which are made not only from gold alone, but also from other relevant materials. The result is very interesting and spectacular jewelry, which is difficult to look away from. Let's consider what additional materials can be found in such men's jewelry.

• With rubber. Today, brutal, masculine rubber rings decorated with gold inserts are insanely popular.

• With skin. If a man loves non-standard solutions, he should take a closer look at ultra-fashionable rings, in which gold and leather surfaces meet.

• Silver. Recently, the combination of white gold and 925 sterling silver has become insanely popular. The latter refers to the sterling type of alloy.

Today's gold jewelry for men is combined with different materials, but we must not forget about those additional components that are present in the alloy in question:

• silver;
• copper;
• zinc;
• aluminum.

Often, men's gold rings are complemented by various inserts in the form of stones:

• specimens with agate are popular;
• diamonds;
• sapphires;
• emeralds;
• rubies.

When making a choice in favor of the perfect gold ring, it is necessary to pay due attention to it. shape and size. These are important criteria on which the comfort of wearing products depends, as well as their overall appearance. In search of a stylish men's ring, it is recommended to give preference to models in which there are slightly rounded edges.... It is not recommended to take jewelry with sharp edges. Of course, this does not mean that flat "washers" will be completely uncomfortable to wear.

It is necessary to inspect the inner surface of the product, bends, edge lines. The inner side should be smooth, with rounded lines. If a thing meets these criteria, there will be a feeling that it sits on the finger as securely as possible. There are many options for the width of men's rings. You should choose the ideal option based on the width and length of your own fingers, on which you plan to wear the product.

1. Gentlemen with neat and not too large hands, short fingers often choose options with a width of 5 mm or narrower.
2. Wedding rings for men are usually wider. Models in 5-7 mm are popular.
3. If you want to buy a product with a width of more than 7 mm, you must take into account that it can be inconvenient to wear it on wide fingers.
4. There are also rings with a width of 8 mm. For them, it is worth choosing products of larger sizes.

Men's gold rings from well-known brands or handmade can have different designs:

• popular models with a lion;
• in the form of a bear paw;
• in the form of a brutal male crown;
• with coats of arms and various symbols;
• with inscriptions (often present on seals and give jewelry an exclusive look);
• with unusual and soft patterned lines.

Consider which brands make the best men's rings from the precious metal in question.

• Cartier - The French brand produces unique jewelry with amazing design performance. Cartier can offer men rings in the form of intertwining snakes, twisted nails, with inlays of precious stones.

• Sokolov - a well-known manufacturer offers a huge number of high-quality rings made of gold of different shades for the choice of buyers. The arsenal includes both laconic and original models with contrasting inserts, multi-colored stones, stripes or details in the form of animals.

• "Esthete" - the jewelry factory produces chic men's rings made of gold, presented in a wide range. The manufacturer's arsenal includes rings, seals, and even “save and save” rings. Variants of combined alloys, with diamonds, diamond cut and other decorations are popular.

A gold men's ring should be chosen deliberately, carefully. Consider what the consumer needs to pay attention to.

• You should immediately decide on type the ring that you want to purchase, since the same ring has enough differences from the signet. Decide for yourself whether you want to have on the product inserts made of precious stones or cubic zirconia.

• Choose which finger will be most comfortable for you to wear the ring on. For example, wedding products are worn on the ring finger of the right hand, and gorgeous rings are most often bought on the little finger to demonstrate their solvency and financial success.

• Find the best ring size. The product should not be too loose on the finger, but it should not press too hard. Try on the accessory before purchasing.

• Find a product that has a stylish and attractive design. For male looks, it is not recommended to select too colorful and colorful specimens. Men often choose laconic and solid jewelry that can look original, but at the same time courageously and seriously.

• Pay attention to the sample of the material... It must be present on the selected product. Sometimes it is difficult to see it just like that, then you need to ask the seller for a special jewelry loupe.

• Take a closer look at the accessory. It should be free of scuffs, dents, scratches and other defects. This applies to both gold and stones, if they are on the product.

• Give preference branded productsas they always have a more attractive and thoughtful design.

• When purchasing a gold ring, the buyer must receive with it special label, on which all important information will be applied.

There are many options with what things to wear gold men's rings. The main thing is that the ensemble looks attractive and fresh, not overloaded. Let's take a look at some attractive options.

• Minimalistic rings, devoid of additional inserts and decorations, will look great in solid business looks, made up of expensive trouser suits.

• Stylish and fashionable solution - flat wedding rings in white gold or platinum.

• Luxurious jewelry in shining yellow gold, decorated with a scattering of stones or single inlays, will go well with business suits of gentle brown shades.

• Minimalist seals and rings in different types of gold They almost always look good in understated men's looks, which include dark T-shirts / sweaters and regular jeans. Additionally, you can add rubber bracelets or beads to such a set.

For information on how to choose men's rings, see the next video.