Sterling Silver Men's Wedding Ring

8 Things That You Should Know About Men's Silver Wedding Rings

More men wear silver wedding rings as compared to ladies, the reasons could be many but one of the most important reasons for choosing a sterling silver men's wedding ring is related to price. The modest price of silver will permit you to get a good and sturdy men's silver wedding ring at an attractive price. At the same time, leave the search for cheap 925 silver mens rings. A wedding ring is a special jewel and you really don't want it to be a bundle of compromises. A custom mens silver wedding ring will allow you to include all your preferences. When your jeweler makes the silver ring for you, he does not need to worry about working within price points to please mass markets. So you end up getting a men's sterling silver ring that has healthy metal weight, custom cut gemstones and size and dimensions to fit your preference. In this section we are going to discuss 8 essential elements that will help you evaluate various silver wedding rings for men. This is not an advertisement to sell men's rings, it is a discussion to equip you make the right decision. You can apply this information when choosing a mens sterling silver wedding ring.

(1) Design: Technically there should be no limitations on the design of a men's silver wedding ring. However, personal preferences and general trends make some designs more popular. For example if you need a 925 silver wedding ring for a man that is size 11 or above, a silver mens wedding band would ideally have a band width of around 8mm to 9mm. More importantly, the design of your silver men's wedding ring should provide good support to the gemstone or diamonds in the ring, the dimensions and the metal weight need to be proportionate to each other. A ring with a wide band and low silver weight cannot be sturdy. The metal will be like a thin sheet and this can dent or bend easily. Most men would wear their wedding ring often, probably never take it off. A silver gemstone mens wedding ring should ensure that the gemstone does not protrude too much out of the ring, protruding rings are more likely to get damaged with physical impact. Similarly, gemstone mountings that use prong settings should be carefully checked. Prongs could stick in pockets and other places, the end result is opened prongs and loose gemstones or diamonds. A good jeweler will realize that good design means more than just pretty external appearance.

(2) Gemstone: Men's silver wedding rings could be plain or could include gemstones and diamonds. A plain silver ring can be enhanced by using etchings, different metal finish types etc. Gemstone silver wedding rings for men can be custom made with your choice of gemstone. You need to know that some gems like rubies, sapphires, emerald and even tanzanite can be very expensive in large sizes. This will influence the design selection for your 925 sterling silver men's wedding ring. All gemstones are not equally durable, emeralds, chrome diopside, kayanite are some stones that are not suitable for every day wear. Silver rings could tarnish, cleaning the tarnish can be easily done with recommended lotions and polishing fabrics. Your jeweler should let you know, if any of the components in these polishing methods could damage the gemstone in your silver mens wedding ring. Certain gems like bloodstone and even turquoise should not be soaked in water for a long time. In any case you will need to take modest care of the gemstone in your silver wedding ring. A design that keeps a low profile for the gemstone reduces the chances of the gemstone getting cracked or scratched. Gemstones for wedding rings can also be selected based on your birth stone or based on any special belief that you have in a gem stone.

(3) Plating: Silver rings are plated to make them look good. All silver jewelry will tarnish after a while, tarnish is the color discoloration of silver due to environmental and other factors. It is possible to clean silver tarnish with recommended solutions and polishing fabrics. Infact taking moderate precautions can keep your silver men's wedding ring from getting visibly tarnished. Occassionally wipe your silver wedding ring with a soft and moist cloth, the cloth should not be dripping wet. This should keep away tarnish from the silver ring. Jewelry manufacturers promise tempting anti-tarnish treatments for silver jewelry. Most of these treatments include plating the silver ring with other metals like rhodium, gold or even platinum. A mens sterling silver ring with such plating will look simply stunning when it is new. But the plating is only temporary and will soon start coming off, the sad part is that it comes off in ugly patches. At this stage no polishing method will restore any degree of beauty to your mens sterling silver wedding ring. It is therefore best to leave the ring unplated and put in a small effort to keep the silver ring from tarnishing. You should also know that certain types of classic silver ring designs do infact look better with a little bit of tarnish! For example, antique designs or men's silver wedding rings that include designs of symbols or creatures.

(4) Weight: There is no standard weight for a men's sterling silver wedding ring, the ideal weight depends on a number of factors. A ring might have an ideal weight in ring size 8, but if you need a large silver men's ring (example size 11,12) the metal weight of the same ring will need to be proportionately increased. Metal weight is important to give durability and strength to the ring. A light weight silver mens wedding ring can bend and deform easily, this can result in the loosening of diamonds and gems in the ring too. Good weight also provides good thickness for the band, infact one of the main features of a comfort fit ring is a smooth band with little or no scooping done inside the band. A mens sterling silver wedding ring can range in weight from 15 grams to over 30 grams. In anycase, be careful when choosing mens silver rings that weigh less than 15 grams. Remember that, the demand for silver wedding rings is mainly due to high gold prices. Having chosen silver as a more economical option, make sure that you don't compromise on silver weight.

(5) Meaning: Any ring that is worn as a wedding ring has a lot of meaning and significance. It is possible to add meaning to your sterling silver men's wedding ring. If you are choosing a gemstone silver wedding ring, a birthstone for your ring would enhance the meaning of your ring. Exchanging birthstones in wedding rings is also becoming a popular trend. People also believe that certain gemstones have special properties, for example a carnelian gemstone in your silver men's wedding ring is supposed to bring peace of mind. Etchings can be used to add meaning to wedding rings too, the etching could be inside or outside the band and include names, words, initials or even certain symbols. In certain cases the design of the ring itself enhances it's meaning. Cross rings make a good choice for men's silver wedding rings. The cross can be set above the ring or etched as a symbol into the ring. A claddagh ring is a great idea for a meaningful men's wedding ring too. The ring has a history that dates back to over 375 years and is today respected as the most meaningful jewel in history. A sterling silver claddagh wedding ring for men along with a birth stone is something that you should surely consider. Another good thing about a men's silver claddagh wedding ring is that, similar rings are available for ladies too. You can therefore have a pair of silver wedding rings with the same claddagh ring theme.

(6) Durability: This cannot be considered as a single feature, durability is achieved by combining a number of features. A wedding is a life long commitment and most of us would like our wedding ring to stay in shape for all our married life. The design of a sterling silver men's wedding ring needs to have built in durability, the gemstone mounting and even the dimensions of the ring are important. The gemstone does have a role to play too, an opal silver men's ring for example needs to be worn, stored and cleaned with care. Metal weight is of great importance in creating a durable silver men's wedding ring. Good weight will allow good gemstone mounting and will also ensure that your silver wedding ring does not bend or dent easily. Most people think that all that good craftsmanship does for a ring is make it beautiful, this is not true. A bad craftsman can do a shabby gemstone mounting and compromise on durability even if, the ring had a great design and a handsome metal weight.

(7) Pricing: It is fair to expect a sterling silver men's wedding ring to be cheaper than a similar ring made in gold but, do not expect it to be very cheap. Mass produced silver jewelry is made to please mass markets with low price tags, you cannot choose such rings for a wedding ring. Most readymade silver rings are made with low grade gems or even imitation gems (factory made). Mass finishing technics are used and little or no craftsmanship is involved. If you had to get a good men's 925 silver wedding ring with a good well cut gemstone, good metal weight and fine craftsmanship it would not be a cheap jewel. Buyers often look at a 300 U.S$ price on a custom made silver wedding ring and mention how a gold ring costs half that! The point is that the cheaper gold ring would be low on metal weight, this will bring a whole range of problems. A cheap ring is cheap only at first, frequent repairs and replacements ensure that the ring is not cheap in the long term.

(8) Customization: Even the least fussy buyer would show strong personal preferences when it comes to choosing an important ring like a wedding ring. A custom sterling silver men's wedding ring would allow you to include all your preferences in the ring. Not many jewelers like to make single piece silver jewels due to the low profit margins. However, we welcome all custom jewelry orders no matter how large or small. You could choose the design of a gold ring and order the same ring in sterling silver. Similarly the dimensions and metal weight of your men's silver wedding ring, can be kept proportional since no standard design moulds need to be used. Gemstone options allow you better flexibility, many gems are available in different grades and price tags reflect the grade. For example a diamond silver men's wedding ring can be made with medium grade diamonds instead of the best quality diamonds. Customization in a way allows customization of the price point too. You might love the design of a gold wedding ring with diamonds and then choose to have the same ring made in sterling silver, the diamonds could be replaced with modestly priced rubies or sapphires. Remember that a custom silver wedding ring is being made just for you, your imagination and budget should be the only limitation.

Some Sterling Silver Mens Rings
We have put together a collection of custom silver rings that are suitable for your wedding ring. All these designs can be modified to suit your requirements, the gemstone, ring dimensions and even complete design can be made according to your preference. These men's wedding rings can be ordered in sterling silver or gold. The best part is that gold and silver rings are given the same attention and high quality craftsmanship. You can even send your own design concepts to be custom made, you will be shown images of the wax moulds for approval. Changes to the wax design can be requested and will be implemented in the final silver ring. There really are no limitations when ordering your silver wedding ring from us, all our designs can be made in gold or sterling silver.

The MAN02 is an impressive and sturdy silver wedding ring for men. The ring is shown here with a deep yellow citrine. You can order your 925 silver men's wedding ring with the gem stone of your choice. It is also possible to order the same men's wedding ring with a different texture surface design or, leave it as a plain smooth finish with no texture. click   for full details.	If you are looking for a men's sterling silver wedding ring that is classic and meaningful, take a look at this 375 year legend. The Kaisilver claddagh ring is regarded as the world's best rendition of this historic jewel. Avaiable in gold and silver with all gem stone options, mens and ladies claddagh rings make a perfect perfect pair of wedding rings. click   for full details.

A unique silver men's wedding band with a classic antique finish. The MH-01 is a handsome men's sterling silver wedding band ring, shown here with elephants all around the band. You can choose to have the same men's sterling silver wedding band ring made with lions or any other symbol around the band. Also available in gold 14k or 18k. click   for full details.	The etchings on either side of the center iolite gem stone in this silver man wedding ring add meaning to the ring. Order ring this as a birth stone wedding ring and choose the etchings of your choice. This is a very durable ring and the good weight allows no scooping to be done inside the band, a true comfort fit mens ring. click   for full details.