Designer Men’s Rings
July 4, 2009 by admin
Filed under Designer Rings
Men’s diamond rings actually haven’t been around all that long. Up until about 120 years ago, men didn't even wear wedding bands. It was even unusual for a woman to wear a diamond wedding band until the fifties. Major diamond merchants such as DeBeers, in their attempts to create new markets, managed to sell the idea of matched women’s and mens wedding rings, but adding diamonds to those rings didn’t catch on until much later.
Until around 1950 or so, when government economic policies allowed the growth of an American middle class, men's and women's wedding bands were basically simple, unadorned gold or silver rings. It has only been in the last 30 years or so that men’s diamond rings have become popular.
Jewelry For The Male
Men have been wearing jewelry at least as long as women, of course, but usually for different reasons. Whereas women’s jewelry is meant to adorn and enhance the wearer’s beauty, men’s jewelry has traditionally been worn as a status symbol, badge of rank, or even in recognition of achievement.
When it comes to men’s wedding bands, there are several options available, but few consist of the plain gold band of yesteryear. Popular motifs include Celtic knot work patterns, Greek key designs, Arabic geometric patters and even abstract designs.
What is the difference between men’s diamond rings and a diamond wedding band? Not much; men’s wedding rings can fall into either category. Generally, a diamond wedding band does not have a large gem, prominently mounted, but does have small diamonds embedded in the surface.
Beyond Gold
All three varieties of gold (yellow, white and rose) are beautiful, but they are soft and not particularly durable. The surface can be easily scratched, and gold will tarnish over time. As a result, some prominent jewelers have begun to offer men's jewlery rings in new, harder and more exotic metals such as tungsten, platinum and palladium. These metals are extremely hard and resistant to tarnish, making them excellent heirlooms.
Today, one can find a mind-boggling variety of men's designer rings, either as solitaires or as part of a wedding set. The gems set into rings for men are generally square-cut rather than round cut, but again, the choice is up to the buyer.
Whatever the choice, men of style will find that virtually all jewelry designers are now producing more and more pieces of fine jewelry specifically for men.
Here are the current eBay listings for Designer Men's Rings:
 MENS 14K Yellow Gold STAR Sapphire Ring Size 10  US $574.13 |  Mens John Hardy 925 Sterling DOT Ring Size 10 US $157.23 |
 Scott Kay Platinum Mens Band Ring Bailey Banks Biddle US $779.00 |  AGATE INTAGLIO 24K SOLID HAMMERED GOLD MENS RING 22K US $1,250.00 |
 24k SOLID GOLD MENS RING W HAMMERED SILVER COIN 22K US $890.00 |  Designer James Avery Indian Head Gold Mens Ring Estate US $1,199.00 |
 JOHN HARDY Mens Silver Kali Black Sapphire Square Ring US $350.00 |  Estate Tacori Mens Platinum Wedding Band Ring Sz 105 US $1,871.25 |
 HAND HAMMERED MENS RING WITH CORAL24K SOLID GOLD 22K US $2,600.00 |  8MM TUNGSTEN GREAT SATIN MENS RINGS WEDDING BANDS Sz 8 US $39.99 |
 Vintage JAMES AVERY Sterling Silver Mens Ring Retired US $35.00 |  24K SOLID HAMMERED GOLD OTTOMAN AGATE MENS RING 22K US $2,950.00 |
 DAVID YURMAN SOLID 18 K GOLD TITANIUM MENS RING 0 US $549.99 |  Tiffany Co Mens Signet Ring 14K Gold Estate Jewelry US $999.00 |
 MENS PLAYBOY RING IN STERLING SILVER SIZE 10 US $63.00 |  HARLEY BIKER EAGLE STERLING SILVER MENS RING Sz 8 NEW US $69.00 |
 PIRATE CROSSBONE SKULL STERLING SILVER MENS RING Sz 9 US $59.00 |  TIFFANY CO MENS ETOILE 18K GOLD DIA RING SZ 11 NR US $995.00 |
 Weston Jewelry Natural Black Opal Mens Ring 22K Gold US $4,899.00 |  Estate Mens Tiffany Co Diamond Wedding Band Ring 18K US $669.00 |
 HOT 9MM TUNGSTEN GOLD CELTIC MENS RING WEDDING Size 8 US $44.99 |  1997 Tiffany Co Sterling 925 Mens Ring 1837 size 10 US $49.99 |
 Cartier Love Men’s Ring 18k Yellow Gold Estate Band US $699.00 |  24K GOLD ANCIENT LOOK ROMAN ART MENS COIN RING 22K US $480.00 |
 TIFFANY Mens Pinkie Ring Pre Owned 1989g 18KYG US $1,290.00 |  LARGE HEAVY MENS RING HAMMERED 24K SOLID GOLD 22K US $1,450.00 |
 TIFFANY CO PLATINUM 18K Y MENS WEDDING BAND RING 6MM US $2,899.00 |  1068 GARNET EYE SKULL STERLING SILVER MENS RING 11 NEW US $69.00 |
 24k GOLD CUSTOM BYZANTINE ART MENS RING W DIAMOND 22K US $1,600.00 |  24K HAMMERED SOLID GOLD ROMAN ART LARGE MENS RING 22K US $1,600.00 |
 24k HAMMERED SOLID GOLD HEAVY CORAL MENS RING 22K US $1,400.00 |  24K HAMMERED SOLID GOLD ROMAN ART INTAGLIO MENS RING US $1,650.00 |
 PIRATE CROSSBONE SKULL STERLING SILVER MENS RING Sz 7 US $59.00 |  HOT 8MM SOLID TUNGSTEN GOLD MENS RINGS WEDDING Size 11 US $44.95 |
 HOT 8MM SOLID TUNGSTEN GOLD MENS RINGS WEDDING Size 8 US $44.95 |  HOT 8MM TUNGSTEN SATIN MENS RINGS WEDDING BANDS SIZE 13 US $44.95 |
 JOHN ATENCIO SS 18K Mens Capture Double Band Ring Sz 11 US $169.99 |  HOT BIKER WOMEN LADY STERLING SILVER MENS RING Sz 8 US $49.99 |
 David Yurman Mens DY Logo Diamond Ring sz 11 US $867.75 |  David Yurman Mens 14K SS Onyx Ring sz 9 1 4 US $511.75 |
 Designer Cartier Laniere 18k Gold Men Wedding Ring Band US $1,295.00 |  Scott Kay Mens Braided Wedding Band Ring Solid Platinum US $1,599.00 |
 David Yurman MENS 18K 925 Royal Cord Cushion Ring SZ10 US $255.18 |  SCOTT KAY CLASSIC PALLADIUM 19 kt GOLD MENS BAND RING US $990.00 |
 TIFFANY CO 18K Band White Gold Ring 8 Heavy Men Women US $699.00 |  JOHN HARDY Mens Black Sapphire Ring SterlingSilver Box US $325.00 |
 2833 FRANCE FLEUR DE LIS STERLING SILVER MENS RING Sz 9 US $69.00 |  TIFFANY CO STERLING METROPOLIS 925 MENS RING US $149.99 |
 TRIBAL TATTOO SKULL STERLING SILVER MENS RING Sz 9 NEW US $68.00 |  Jean Paul Gaultier Mens Ring Absolutely Exquisite US $500.00 |
 Georg Jensen Mens Ring A93 with blue stone RARE US $298.00 |  MENS SCOTT GAUTHIER 14k GOLD BLUE SPINEL DIAMOND RING US $2,600.00 |
 TIFFANY Co 18k GOLD MENS BAND RING 4mm US $600.00 |  MENS SCOTT GAUTHIER 14k GOLD INDICOLITE TOURMALINE RING US $12,500.00 |
 Kieselstein Cord Geometric Mens Ring Heavy 18K Gold US $3,899.00 |  DAVID YURMAN STERLING 18K ALLIGATOR MENS RING SZ 11 US $299.00 |
 James Avery Mens Crosslet Sterling Silver Ring S 1275 US $.99 |  1068 GARNET EYE SKULL STERLING SILVER MENS RING 9 NEW US $69.00 |
 KING LEO LION KNIGHT STERLING SILVER MENS RING Sz 65 US $49.00 |  SGJ GEORG JENSEN STERLING SILVER MANS RING US $1.00 |
 Tiffany Co Mens 18K White Gold Ring STREAMERICA US $599.95 |  MENS SCOTT GAUTHIER 18k GOLD DIAMOND LARGE RUBY RING US $6,000.00 |
 MENS SCOTT GAUTHIER 14k GOLD ONYX SILICATE RING US $1,600.00 |  MENS SCOTT GAUTHIER 14k GOLD DIAMOND SUPERBOWL 30 RING US $3,000.00 |
 MENS SCOTT GAUTHIER 14k GOLD DIAMOND RUBY RING US $2,400.00 |  MENS SCOTT GAUTHIER 14k GOLD CANARY YELLOW DIAMOND RING US $4,200.00 |
 MENS SCOTT GAUTHIER 18k GOLD 220ct DIAMOND RING US $7,350.00 |  NEW NAGUAL Mens SS Blade Ring 1075 0 US $99.00 |
 DAVID YURMAN MANS ALLIGATOR RING SIZE 10 US $320.00 |  DAVID YURMAN RHINOCEROS MENS RING sz 10 US $329.00 |
 1753 ROCKER SKULL 925 STERLING SILVER MENS RING Sz 85 US $55.00 |  DAVID YURMAN MENS HORSE RING 22K STERLING SZ 10 US $449.00 |
 KING LION LEO STERLING 925 SILVER HUGE MENS RING 95 US $59.99 |  KNUCKLE DUSTER SOLID STERLING 925 SILVER MENS RING Sz 7 US $39.99 |
 MENS DAVID YURMAN STERLING SILVER HORSE RING 11 US $499.00 |  MENS DAVID YURMAN ALLIGATOR RING SIZE 10 US $315.00 |
 HUGE BLACK ONYX KONSTANTINO MENS RING US $599.99 |  24K SOLID GOLDSILVER DESIGNER JEWELRY MENS RING 22K US $460.00 |
 James Avery Sterling Silver Song of Solomon Mans Ring US $30.00 |  24k HAMMERED GOLD LARGE MENS CORAL RING 22K US $2,200.00 |
 David Yurman Mans Ring Size 8 US $250.00 |  James Avery Mens Alpha Omega Ring sz 10 105 Sweet US $9.99 |
 DAVID YURMAN MANS LARGE PAVE DIAMOND RING SIZE 9 US $750.00 |  TRIBAL TATTOO SKULL STERLING SILVER MENS RING Sz 115 US $68.00 |
 David Yurman Sterling Silver Gemstone Mens Ring Size 10 US $470.00 |  David Yurman Mens Wide Cable Classic Braided Ring US $100.00 |
