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.

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

David Yurman Pave Black Diamond Chevron Men Ring SZ11    US $2,910.00

NEW NAGUAL Mens SS Blade Ring 1075 $210    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

Scott Kay Platinum Mens Band Ring Bailey Banks Biddle    US $779.00

HUGE BLACK ONYX KONSTANTINO MENS RING    US $599.99

SGJ GEORG JENSEN STERLING SILVER MANS RING    US $185.00

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

TIFFANY CO STERLING METROPOLIS 925 MENS RING    US $125.00

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

Tiffany Co Mens Signet Ring 14K Gold Estate Jewelry    US $999.00

Tiffany CO 925 collection 1837 men ring    US $150.00

DORO Cubic Zirconia 14k Gold Mens Designer Band Ring    US $299.99

NEW MARGO MANHATTAN Mens SS Spinner Ring $285    US $119.00

Weston Jewelry Natural Black Opal Mens Ring 22K Gold    US $4,899.00

TIFFANY CO 18k White Gold Mens Atlas Open Ring SALE    US $550.00

Estate Mens Tiffany Co Diamond Wedding Band Ring 18K    US $669.00

NWT DIESEL MENS LETTER SILVER STAINLESS RING 9    US $49.95

24K HAMMERED SOLID GOLD MEN RING W LAPIS INTAGLIO 22K    US $1,480.00

LARGEHEAVY ROMAN ART MEN RING HAMMERED 24K GOLD 22K    US $2,200.00

HOT BIKER WOMEN LADY STERLING SILVER MENS RING Sz 10    US $45.99

Designer James Avery Indian Head Gold Mens Ring Estate    US $1,199.00

Authentic Ed Hardy Skull Heart Mens Ring Sz 9 10 11    US $66.00

Estate Tacori Mens Platinum Wedding Band Ring Sz 105    US $2,495.00

Designer BREV 18K Gold Mens Wedding Band Ring    US $224.00

JOHN HARDY MENS STERLING 18K DIAMOND DOT RING SIGNET 11    US $1,200.00

2833 FRANCE FLEUR DE LIS STERLING SILVER MENS RING 125    US $69.00

David Yurman Mens Exotic Stone Ring Size 7    US $300.00

Menss David Yurman 18K 925 Royal Cord Cushion Ring S10    US $256.77

MENS David Yurman 925 Sterling Heirloom Ring Size 11    US $192.82

DAVID YURMAN 18K SS ALLIGATOR MENS RING SZ 11    US $329.00

2688 KING LION TRIBAL STERLING SILVER MENS RING Sz 75    US $57.00

2688 KING LION TRIBAL STERLING SILVER MENS RING 125    US $57.00

2688 KING LION TRIBAL STERLING SILVER MENS RING Sz 95    US $57.00

GOLD TONE MENS GUESS RING MADE IN USA SIZE 9 JEWELRY    US $17.99

Tiffany Mens LUCIDA Wedding Band Ring AUTHENTIC    US $895.00

AGATE INTAGLIO 24K SOLID HAMMERED GOLD MENS RING 22K    US $1,250.00

JOHN ATENCIO SS 18K Mens Capture Double Band Ring Sz 10    US $169.99

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

24k SOLID GOLD MENS RING W HAMMERED SILVER COIN 22K    US $890.00

MEDIEVAL CROSS 925 STERLING SILVER MENS RING Sz 9 NEW    US $59.00

Silpada Sterling Silver Mens Ring Size 10    US $19.00

HAND HAMMERED MENS RING WITH CORAL24K SOLID GOLD 22K    US $2,600.00

SKULL 925 STERLING SILVER MENS RING Sz 65 NEW JEWELRY    US $69.00

turkey flag logo mens silver ring    US $65.00

ottoman turkey flag tugra logo mens silver ring    US $60.00

ottoman turkey flag logo mens silver ring    US $60.00

24K SOLID HAMMERED GOLD OTTOMAN AGATE MENS RING 22K    US $2,950.00

vintage ottoman flag logo mens silver ring    US $60.00

HOT 8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK size 95    US $44.95

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK Size 75    US $44.95

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK Size 12    US $44.95

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK Size 14    US $44.95

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK Size 125    US $44.95

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK Size 17    US $44.95

RARE 8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK size 10    US $44.95

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK Size 135    US $44.95

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK Size 155    US $44.95

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK Size 9    US $44.95

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK Size 15    US $44.95

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK Size 13    US $44.95

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK Size 145    US $44.95

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK Size 85    US $44.95

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK Size 165    US $44.95

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK Size 16    US $44.95

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK Size 11    US $44.95

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK Size 8    US $44.95

HOT 8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MEN RINGS BLACK size 105    US $44.95

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBON FIBER MENS RINGS BLACK BAND size 7    US $44.95

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