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Anyone know the style ring that is on the bottom at 3:43?
Just a polished ring that is not a comfort fit with no dome.
Just got married! My wife got me a 14K white gold polished band in 6mm. I absolutely love it and can’t wait to see the character it develops over the years
The short, get diamonds and use other material ideas such as wood, rubber, tungsten. This video was brought to you by societal norms and if you do not want to look like every other man on the block do the opposite of what he says.
I already pick out wedding band for my new boyfriend
What size in mm are you wearing?
I’m working on designing my wedding band and have been working at it for quite a few months — some of this advice is great and some of the “rules” are perfectly subjective. You make excellent points sir and from reading many of the comments, ultimately the #1 rule for designing/choosing your wedding ring is that it should make you happy and proud. It should be meaningful to you, even if it breaks some of the traditional “rules”!
This channel is marketed towards those who follow classical men’s fashion and therefore most of these men look for the traditional way of doing things. I’m going for an 18k 4mm band with a milgrained edge and mirror polish. The wedding band’s original intentions aren’t to be flashy, that only applies to engagement rings.
@Daniela could be either. Best bet is to probably just ask him
Wide rings are very uncomfortable.
I’m sorry but this guy does not know what he’s talking abaut! Did he say don’t get a ring with diamonds because its too flashy? Dude Thats the most beautiful thing on a ring!!!
I wear a signet ring on my left pinky. I am looking to get engaged soon and suddenly realized that having both a wedding band and signet ring might be too much for one hand + they may bump into each other. What is your opinion of what to do in this scenario?
I think you’re 100/oo on point.
just for everyones information, sterling silver is harder and more durable than gold, what makes 9kt and 10kt and 14kt gold more durable than 18kt and above is that they have more silver giving them more durability
Also, tungsten is very good as a wedding band material, as is titanium and other materials. You do not need gold just because this guy says you need gold
I don’t always wear my wedding band, but when I do, I prefer platinum
@Daniela it depends. The band used to be the standard but nowadays men are getting more intricate. For instance, I have a white gold ring with a sapphire that I could use as a wedding ring. Safest bet is to assume a ring on the left ring finger is a wedding ring unless you find out otherwise
Do you know why tiffany’s wedding band are expensive that other rings in regular jewelries?? It’s just because of the brand?? Or there are technical attributes that make it expensive??
I want to buy the classic wedding bands there, but dont want to pay just for the brand
It says “Tiffany” on the box. It’s all about the snobbery.
As an example, research what price the old Tiffany dial Rolex watches fetch nowadays.
half round 14k 6mm yellow gold is what im going with
I’m wearing my dad’s wedding ring for 9 years now, after he died from cancer. It’s a beautiful18k yellow gold with diamond on it. I guess it’s a matter a preference and how you carry the ring.