His wedding band... Go all out?

[sputat]

I''m hoping I can get some advise here. I was left in charge to get my fiance his wedding band and I can''t really make up my mind which direction to go.

He went beyond the call of duty with my engagement ring... I was expecting something just apropos but he went for YAWZAH! We''ve been engaged for 4 months now and till now, I still stare at my ring, smiling and thinking "He''s lost his mind."

He told me to get him something simple and not too expensive. When I looked into some Titanium rings, he thought they were "nice". I''m vibing he wants precious metal. He doesn''t wear jewelry but he does have some nice watches so I know he somewhat cares about these things. I think when he told me to get him something not too expensive, it was so I wouldn''t get too stressed about it.

Because he went all out with my e-ring, I want to return the favor. I was thinking of getting him something with a little bit of bling, maybe a designer ring. He is doing pretty well at work, meets people, not that busy body as a handyman but he does like being active. Basically, a part of me wants to wow him the same way he wowed me. I don''t think he would err so much wearing something with diamonds.

What do you think? Be practical and just get him something plain or go bit crazy? As much as I would like to keep more money in my pocketbook, I''m worried that I''ll regret the fact that I didn''t go big, ya know?

Thanks in advance.

p.s. He is very sentimental and does not believe in upgrades. Since he doesn''t wear jewelry except for watches, this is probably the only time I''ll buy him any kind of jewelry so I want to do it right.

 

[door knob solitaire]

What kind of guy is he? Sports fanatic? Mechanic type? Computer guy? Metro Sexual kind...we need more details on WHO he is. Well, at least I do.

What does he like to do in his spare time...

DKS

 

[sputat]

DKS,

He was pretty active (played Rugby) but work slowed him down. Well, maybe age too.

He isn't handy at all. We live near the beach so we go swimming a lot but he would tell me to take off my ring so I expect he'd do the same. He isn't too metro but he cares about his looks. He also knows a bit about brand names, partly due to me. I think with his personality, he can definitely wear a ring with a hint of sparkles.

I think I'm looking at this from a woman's point of view. When we notice other people's jewelry. I know most men don't really give a hoot. I really want to get him something special.

Gosh. This is why he told me not to stress about it.

ETA: I hope male Pricescopers reply to this thread as well. We might elope so I can't ask my friends about this.

 

[door knob solitaire]

Hmmm...he sounds manly...RUGBY!! Have you noticed what his buddies wear?

You know...my gut reaction is to do what he says...nothing elaborate. Well, that wasn't his words...

If you really want to shower him with a gift...I would buy him a watch as a wedding gift...and engrave it with a special inscription. (My time with thee...)

And then complete the inscription or continue it...in the band (my life to thee...or...my heart to thee...Oh poo). These were stupid examples...but you get the idea.

You can have a stone set inside the band. Maybe your birthstone...or your first diamond chip you had as a little girl...(oh dear that was lame) I just mean maybe there is something unique you can make the sentiment to reveal.

My opinion...is to Make the ring sentimental...not ornamental. Find a manly sleek band...and make the details known only to your two!!

DKS

 

[Hera]

Rugly does sound manly. I wouldn''t buy something with a sparkle unless you have cleared it with him first.

 

[Miranda]

Yes, yes...Do have him take off his ring in the ocean. My hubby just lost his 2nd wedding band surfing. He now gets $100 titanium rings from eweddingbands! And no more wearing his ring in cold water. Or playing sports. He lost his first ring playing soccer (goalie) in the cold.

Oh well, good thing we''re not sentimental about jewelry.

Would he like a simple platinum band? That''s what most men I know have. What about a simple band with a small diamond and engraving on the inside. Or a grooved platinum band? There are a lot of nice looking rings for men.

 

[neatfreak]

Well my first thought is a plainish platinum band. Simple, elegant, and durable.

My second thought is a Mokume Game (sp?) ring. They are very masculine but a bit different. Most guys I have seen love them...

Here is a picture of one. They come in different patterns (some are more subtle than this one) and colors too.:

 

[risingsun]

What some brides have done is have a small diamond burnished set inside of the band. A private way of expressing your sentiments toward your future husband

 

[mercoledi]

How about something wide in platinum, maybe a little bit of detail in engraving/milgrain, and a secret surprise diamond?

I''m thinking something like what Mr. JCrow has

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/fis-wedding-band.48210/

p.s. can we see your ring too?

 

[surfgirl]

Yeah, I''m not a big fan of men wearing diamonds at all. Just a pet peeve of mine. I do think the sentimental diamond INSIDE the band is a cool idea - if you have a small stone that has any significance...I''ve seen a lot of cool men''s rings.. but honestly,why dont you at least go shopping together to see what he gravitates towards? We both had so much fun ring shopping together and he was way harder to buy for than I was! Make it a project you can do together...!

 

[monarch64]

What about palladium? You don''t have to worry about re-rhodiuming it in the future as with 14k or 18k WG, it''s pretty durable, you could have a stone set into it or you could get a band that has some pattern on it...I''m actually considering getting my DH a palladium band for our upcoming anniversary because he''s not too happy with the way his WG bands have lost their rhodium finish so quickly on him so far. Palladium is (imo) significantly lower in cost than platinum as well.

 

[poptart]

I would definitely go with the Mokume Gane ring. Or at least show it to him. That way he can choose which metals he would like in the ring. I think they are stylish but unique as well.

*M*

 

[sputat]

Thanks for all your wonderful suggestions. I sucked it up and also asked a couple of girlfriend''s and both of them vetoed getting my guy a band with diamonds. They teased it was me who wanted the blingy band for myself.

I looked at the Mokume Gane rings and he said they look too avant garde for his taste. D''oh. I may just find something that has a Titanium and Platinum combo plain-ish band. And then get him that Plasma tv he''s been moaning about. That should knock his socks off.

 

[crown1]

my choice would be a 6mm plain platinum band with a super inscription on the inside. good luck!

 

[door knob solitaire]

Great choice...just be sure to engrave the plasma

and embed a tiny diamond in the engraving plate!!

Where every do I come up with these?

DKS

 

[risingsun]

Date: 9/16/2007 2:33:57 PM
Author: door knob solitaire
Great choice...just be sure to engrave the plasma

and embed a tiny diamond in the engraving plate!!

Where every do I come up with these?

DKS

DKS~You''re just an original

 

[door knob solitaire]

Marian...Here''s looking at you kid..

there is only one you too!!

DKS

 

[risingsun]

Date: 9/17/2007 2:10:17 AM
Author: door knob solitaire
Marian...Here''s looking at you kid..

there is only one you too!!

DKS

 

[TravelingGal]

How about tungsten/platinum combo? Tungsten doesn''t scratch and feels heavy compared to titanium which may feel more expensive to him. Just note that if you do get a tungsten/platinum combo, the platinum will patina while the tungsten remains looking brand new.

Here''s a sample....tungsten with plat inlay. http://www.tungstenpride.com

 

[Diamond*Dana]

I like Mr Jcrow''s ring.

 

[Diamond*Dana]

This one with diamonds is pretty:
http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=4912&catid=127&filter_id=0&nav1=band_channel.asp&page=1&show_all_pages=1&col=3&row=10&pos=30&set_shape=

 

[ccuheartnurse]

Either men love diamonds in their bands or they dont. I would side with caution & just do a band without stones. I knew I wanted to buy my husband a platinum ring. Mine too went above & beyond for me & I thought well, he did it for me, so I''m going to do it for him. His wedding band was not cheap, he wears a size 13.5 ring & at 21grams of platinum because of the size & depth. LOL If you can squeeze out a platinum ring, you might find in future you''ll be happy you did. My husband thought white gold was fine then, now, he''s very happy to have platinum. I got my husbands band made by Greg at ringdesigner.com.

I like Jeff Cooper, Christian Bauer or Scott Kay, for different designs that arent mainstream but at the same time, masculine.


Judy