Tension Set Men's Diamond Ring

[retrogamer]

Awesome ring! I do like the tension look, very sleek.

 

[pittin]

Men shouldn't wear diamonds, be passive, cry, lose their temper, express their feelings, take dance lessons, cook, like art, etc etc etc.
Women shouldn't play sports, be executives, drive, earn more income than a man, preach, not wear make-up, play certain sports, vote, etc etc etc.

Many of these things seem really stupid to most people now. That's because they are really stupid. Unfortunately, a huge chunk of folks are slow to challenge things that are unfamiliar. I suspect it is just part of human nature. The absolute worst thing one can do is to not enjoy themselves or express themselves because some number of less-open-to-new-things folks are scepticle. Wearing a diamond ring is not an invasive or confrontational form of expression.

Please, wear your ring with confidence and dignity. If you like it and you feel that it fits your personality, then you'll pull it off swimmingly and begin to make it ok for other men to not hide their interest in wearing diamonds. I happen to be a guy and I love your ring. One day when I have more disposable income, I will get myself a tension ring as well.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Where is Kenny?

 

[bluelotus]

What is deemed gender appropriate varies . . . I grew up in an Italian family where many of my male relatives proudly wore beautiful rings. As I got older I did begin to see that this was not necessarily embraced by mainstream culture but I have always enjoyed wearing jewelry and enjoyed the fact that it was often perceived to be non-conformist. I recently restored an antique ring in memory of my mother and am always on the lookout for interesting antique/vintage pieces.

 

[wakingdreams53]

Wow Bluelotus, that ring is fantastic!!

Calling out Asscher_Halo: Who made your hubby's ring??

 

[Benitoite]

1. Gold is too weak to hold a true tension set into place.

   Since when? I certainly wouldn't use 18k-22k. I make tension sets in silver and haven't had one returned without a rock yet. By the way, you set that cherished stone in a metal that's $30.00 a pound.
2. 6mm Peridot.

 

[AV_]

When & where did it become the norm for men to NOT wear rings? It seems to have been along fad, but not too widespread (from my part - good riddance)

 

[OoohShiny]

1. Since when? I certainly wouldn't use 18k-22k. I make tension sets in silver and haven't had one returned without a rock yet. By the way, you set that cherished stone in a metal that's $30.00 a pound.
2. 6mm Peridot.

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