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.

JOHN HARDY Sterling Silver Dot Mens Ring nwt $495 Size 10    US $335.00

JOHN HARDY Sterling Silver Mens Naga Band Ring nwt $295 Size 10    US $199.00

NEW JOHN HARDY MENS WHITE CHALCEDONY RING WITH WHITE SAPPHIRE SIZE 1025    US $328.99

HENRY DUNAY 18k Yellow Gold Mens Ladies Wedding Band Ring Set    US $2,099.00

RARE DAVID YURMAN 18k YELLOW GOLD STERLING SILVER CABLED MENS RING Sz 9 NR    US $299.00

John Hardy Ring Mens Size 1025 Kali 925 Rtl $679    US $199.00

JOHN HARDY Sterling Silver Mens Dayak Silver Square Ring nwt $350    US $225.00

JOHN HARDY Sterling Silver Mens Kali Silver Square Ring nwt $350    US $225.00

DAVID YURMAN Mens Silver 18k Gold Animal Print Alligator Ring nwt $395 10    US $275.00

Mens 14K White Gold GENUINE Blue Star Sapphire Ring    US $1,499.00

KABANA MANS 14K GOLD LAPIS EAGLE RING SZ 12 1 2    US $599.95

David Yurman 925 Mens Tigers Eye Ring Size 9    US $275.00

David Yurman 925 Mens Black Onyx Ring Size 9    US $275.00

BIG MANS James Avery Sterling Silver 14K Celtic Cross Ring Sz 12 Retired    US $129.95

AUTH DAVID YURMAN MENS TITANIUM AND 18K GOLD RING NWT $650    US $375.00

DAVID YURMAN Mens Sterling Silver Rhino with Black Jade Ring NWT $850 10    US $499.00

Tiffany Co 18K Gold Heavy Band Mens Ring with Box 134 Grams Size 9 1 2    US $699.95

Ben Bridge Mens Wedding Band Ring Solid Platinum 5mm    US $1,649.00

DAVID YURMAN 18K SS ALLIGATOR MENS RING SZ 10    US $279.00

Tiffany MAN IN THE MOON BABY RATTLE Sterling TEETHING RING No Monos BOX BAG    US $225.00

James Avery Sterling Silver 925 Titanium Mens 8mm Band Ring Size 105    US $74.99

SILVER PLATED METAL MENS ETCHED WING RING Sz 10 NWOT    US $4.99

DAVID YURMAN Mens Silver CHEVRON FIRE DINO BONE RING NWT $775    US $495.00

Montblanc Mens Ring    US $100.00

9MM TUNGSTEN GOLD CELTIC MENS RING WEDDING Size 11    US $44.99

DAVID YURMAN STERLING 18K ALLIGATOR MENS RING SZ 95    US $279.00

DAVID YURMAN Mens Silver Rhino with Hemitite Ring NWT $850 10    US $525.00

Scott Kay Mens Wedding Band Ring Solid Platinum Brushed    US $1,749.00

John Hardy sterling silver square ring mens Kali size 10 new    US $250.00

Kieselstein Cord Geometric Mens Ring Heavy 18K Gold    US $3,899.00

VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL MENS GOLD GARNET RING BY SETA SIZE 13    US $18.99

Mens Turquoise Designer Bosovi Ring Size 9    US $400.00

David Yurman Mens Exotic Stone Square Ring Sterling Silver Black Onyx Size 10    US $371.25

DESIGNER RUBY SKULL 925 STERLING SILVER MEN RING Sz 85    US $55.00

Cartier Emerald Eye Bird Mens Cocktail Ring 18K Gold    US $2,949.00

Scott Kay Mens Wedding Band Ring Solid Platinum Brushed Milgrain Detail Size 10    US $1,579.00

New David Yurman Mens Tigers Eye Signet Size 11 Sterling Silver Ring 95000    US $579.50

James Avery Mens Ring with Cross    US $13.00

Mens Tiffany Co Lucida Platinum Band Ring 6mm Size 10    US $1,650.00

Mens Tiffany Co Platinum Band Ring 6mm Size 10    US $1,650.00

Mens Scott Kay Bailey Banks Biddle Wedding Band Ring Solid Platinum Estate sz7    US $899.00

Mens Tiffany Co Milgrain Wedding Band Ring In Platinum 6mm sz 725 Fine Estate    US $1,749.00

NWOT David Yurman Mens Sterling Silver Exotic Stone Jasper Ring size 9    US $429.00

Tiffany Co Atlas 18K Men Band Ring    US $490.00

Stainless Steel Ed Hardy Skull Heart Mens Ring Stainless Steel Size 9 11    US $110.00

DAVID YURMAN Mens Silver 15mm x 15mm Smooth Signet Ring Nwt $450 10    US $274.35

DAVID YURMAN Mens Silver 15mm x 15mm Smooth Signet Ring Nwt $450    US $274.35

KONSTANTINO MENS STERLING GOLD SIGNET RING SIZE 95    US $399.99

Cartier 750 18K White Gold 33ct Diamond Mens Ring Size 65    US $760.00

Tiffany Co Mens ring size 65 by Paloma Picasso NEW    US $189.99

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