Mens Wedding Bands

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:17:36 +0000

Wedding bands are a symbol of love, unity, and partnership between married couples. It signifies to the world that two lovers are committed to one another and have exchanged sacred vows to each other.

The wedding band’s shape represents an unbroken promise of love and commitment. The circle has no beginning and no end; therefore, the marriage has no end. It is believed that many past cultures shared the same beliefs about the circles.

There is, however, another theory behind the ring’s shape. Many religions consider marriage as “half of the religion.” Some historians say that the wedding ring represents two halves coming together to form a united whole. By completing the circle, primitive man also completed his religion.

History of Wedding Rings

The oldest recorded exchange of wedding rings comes from ancient Egypt over 4800 years ago. In ancient Egyptian cluture the ring was linked with the supernatural, a never-ending band linked with eternal love. For the Romans later, the ring’s acceptance by a young lady was a binding, legal agreement and the girl was no longer free. Today we accept the ring as part of a religious ceremony when we marry in church.

As time passes traditions change and, today, it is not only the brides who wear rings as a symbol of their lasting affection, but the majority of men also choose to wear this badge of fidelity and commitment.

Male Wedding Bands

Wedding Rings for Men

Up until the middle of the twentieth century, it was mostly only women who wore wedding rings, perhaps a reminder of the days when women were regarded as property, or perhaps a harmless custom akin to women wearing engagement rings that their husbands do not. When World War Two broke out and many young men faced lengthy separations from their wives, men began wearing wedding bands as a symbol of their marriages and a reminder of their wives.

It was pure romance, a gesture of love and affection that has happily survived into modern times. The vast majority of men wear wedding bands these days.

It is just recently that mens wedding bands have become a part of the wedding tradition. Before this time, most men felt that any sort of jewelry was not manly. Jewelry was for females and that was that. If men wore wedding bands, it was clearly a matter of choice. Women were obliged to wear their wedding bands to signify that they were, in fact, married. In some cultures women were considered their husbands property and their wedding bands were the legal tender for “purchase” of the bride. It is clear to see why men considered wedding bands to be feminine. With this type of stigma attached to a wedding band, they chose not to don one. Only those men who were truly passionate about expressing love for their wives wore wedding bands.

Men’s wedding bands rose in popularity during the Second World War. Thousands of married men were shipped off to battle. They knew that it could be months before they would ever see their wives. They then chose to wear wedding bands to remind them of their lovers while they were so far away. It is said that men would often look at their wedding bands in remembrance of their wives during hard war times.

How to Choose the Right Ring for You

Best Mens Wedding Bands

Couples spend lots of time selecting wedding bands for their wedding. It has become a tradition and a lot of thought and emotion is put into the selection.

There are a few things a man must consider when choosing a wedding band. First, he must choose a band that is proportionate to the size of his hands. If a man has larger hands, he will likely choose a wider band and greater band thickness. The opposite is true of men with smaller hands. Next, he must choose a men’s wedding band design based on his personal style. He may like a simple band with no design or he may want intricate details and engraving. The last thing to consider is the metal. He may choose from gold, platinum, titanium, and white gold. Each metal has its own individual properties, style and benefits. For example, some metals are light-weight, some are hypo-allergenic, and some are less expensive than others.

Finding The Perfect Male Wedding Band

Now this all may have been a lot to digest so to make things easier you may consider going to an online store for mens wedding bands that offer great rates and plenty of selections. There are also great stores that help with the selection and assist you in finding that perfect ring!

Unique Mens Wedding Bands

I thought I would also share this interesting video that explains one reason why we where our wedding rings on the third finger (AKA the ring finger). Whether it is true or not, it is a very compelling story.

Looking For Designer Watches

Judy — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:41:39 +0000

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New Edox-Koenigsegg Watch

Ree — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 06:30:04 +0000

Car manufacturers and prestigious watchmakers have always been known to collaborate and create exceptional designs complimenting each others brand identities. This time its Swedish Watchmakers Edox who has recently teamed up with Koenigsegg Automotive to create a sleek designer watch based on the body of a Koenigsegg CCX.

Edox, who are now official watch manufacturers of Koenigsegg, was founded by Christian Ruefly in the late 19th century and have been known for creating classic time pieces ever since. This watch is no exception, there will be only 30 available worldwide and another 10 limited edition watches encrusted with real diamonds which makes this watch a very sort after piece.

The watch features an automatic Edox 45 Chronograph movement with a tachymeter scale on the dial which is hidden by the cover. The hinged case resembles the hinged doors found on the CCX and the chronograph is styled to resemble a dashboard. The face sports a very distinctive curved sapphire crystal to protect the carbon fiber dial and the rest of the body is made from titanium and stainless steel. The strap is made from crocodile skin and comes in orange or black.

The diamond encrusted version is expected to sell for approx 30,000 dollars and the non-diamond encrusted version for slightly less. The watch is available now however with only 40 on offer worldwide they might not be around for too long.