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:
 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 |
