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Gone are the days when a groom’s wedding ring was just a plain band of yellow gold or a chunkier version of his bride’s ring. Today, more and more grooms want a wedding band that expresses their personal style, and as a result, men’s wedding band styles have evolved to some very creative, stylish options. Men who are comfortable wearing jewelry every day approach the idea of shopping for a wedding band with more of a sense of what they want than men of previous generations did. Even men who don’t normally wear jewelry view it as an opportunity to play up their personal style. The wedding band may be the first piece of precious metal jewelry a man will wear, and too many options can overwhelm, so a simple rule is to match the personality to the metal. Gold and platinum bands are classic and remain the metals of choice for most grooms, but what makes these bands modern is a thinner width with a textured surface, such as carving, etching or hammering. Taking these precious metals and pairing them with black alternative
metals or carbon fiber is the perfect look for a guy whose style is creative, edgy, and at the forefront of any new trend. But to keep them from looking like a twisted iron nail, add a few small, flush-set round or square diamonds, or even a rough diamond in its natural state. It’s definitely not your grandfa- ther’s diamond ring! And, for the guy who wants to look a little hip but isn’t quite ready to go all-out black, look for rings that combine a high-polish metal with accents of black. Rugged types may prefer a contemporary metal, such as titanium, cobalt or stainless steel. These modern metals also appeal to guys who are fascinated with gadgets and technology. Whatever metal or style a groom prefers, from cutting-edge to stately and classic, the commitment it stands for makes it truly personal.
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