Your wedding ring is a reflection of your personality. There are so many styles, colors and materials to choose from when it comes to men’s wedding bands, so which one is the fit for you?
There aren’t as many options for guys as there are for women’s wedding rings. That being said, there’s still plenty of room to find the right material that fits who you are. Whatever material you select is an outward appearance of who you are and how you present yourself.
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Gold
Tried, true, classic. Sure, you can see why people appreciate frills, but they’re not really for you. Why make life more complicated than it has to be? You don’t need to reinvent the wheel to make yourself feel like you stand out. You know who you are, and no one is going to shake that from you.
Wood
You’re at home in nature and you want that to be with you always. You may seem rough around the edges, but really you just demand the same honesty from others that you do yourself. You prefer sunrises outside your tent to house parties, and you won’t apologize for that. You have strong opinions on outdoor brands and stay up to date on what gear is out there.
Titanium
You appreciate things that last. Sure, your ride has 250,000 miles on it, but it still runs like a clock. Why get a new one when this one still works? You aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty, and you want a ring that can keep up. You know how to take care of something over the long-term, from the most durable to the most delicate.
Tungsten
You and titanium would probably get along quite well. You like what he’s doing but think it could be more efficient. In principle, you like the old-school sensibilities, but you think they could be updated and made even better. You also probably pronounce Porsche as “Por-shuh” and you know you’re right.
Dinosaur Bone
You dance to your own music (or you’re a rad paleontologist). How many guys are going to consider dinosaur bone for their wedding ring? Not everyone gets you, but they don’t need to. You exceed cool just by being yourself, and half your cool is the fact that you don’t realize it.
Damascus Steel
You appreciate art in all of its forms. You’re also probably a good cook. Props if you own a Damascus steel chef’s knife to go along with your ring. However, just because you can appreciate art doesn’t mean you’re a stranger to hard work. Damascus steel, much like you, is forged to be tough.
Antler
You’re a lot like wood. You love the outdoors and appreciate it in a way many others don’t. However, you don’t get wood’s interest in the newest gear. You’ve had the same pack for the last eight years, and it still works fine. When other people ask, “Why don’t you get newer gear?” — you reply, “Why don’t you just get stronger?” Wood may be better equipped for thru-hikes, but you know how to be at peace in the stillness of the forest.
Meteorite
However you feel about Elon Musk, you have strong opinions on him. Moreover, other people are interested in your views on him. You probably found that school came naturally to you. To others, your head is in the clouds. To you, they just haven’t caught up to your wavelength.
Tantalum
You like doing things differently. You see the typical golds and silvers and steels, but that just isn’t for you. You get why people are into them, but they just don’t quite do it for you. You love being part of the group, but you just have to do your own thing every once in a while. On the surface, you look familiar, but when people get to know you, they see your multitudes.
Diamond
You want nothing but the best. You see the value in high-ticket items and respect the work involved to get them. Just because you appreciate diamonds doesn’t make you conventional. You want the high-ticket items that push the boundaries. Old money doesn’t impress you — innovation does.
Cobalt Chrome
You have strong opinions on the efficacy of the 40-hour work week. You don’t see the need to work yourself to death when you could just optimize your routine. Smarter, not harder, is your motto. Abraham Lincoln’s “Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe” quote resonates with you.
Carbon Fiber
You have strong opinions on Apple vs. Android, and you can back them up. You like the latest and greatest, and advances in all things tech intrigue you. You appreciate a good, clean aesthetic and live your life with that in mind. You know what friction means both in physics and in business.
Sure, you signal something about yourself to the world with your wedding band. At the same time, you want to stand firm in your choices. You’ll signal far more to the world with your actions than your wedding band, so have fun with it and choose what you love.