How To Choose A Wedding Band Ring

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Now, I don't know your taste and it may be very progressive but from what I can tell, a classic band stands the test of time and chances that you won't like them anymore after a few years are very little. For example, I'm wearing here a simple yellow gold 14k band with a milgrain edge and it's accidentally the same style my wife's grandfather wore and he got married in 1946.
The most popular material for wedding rings is yellow gold. It's very classic and the best combinations are 14k or 18k because the have the right gold look but they are not too soft otherwise, you'll see the scratches. Gold itself, a 100% gold is very soft and so if you go over 18k which is 75% of gold, it's just not perfect for wedding rings.
Traditionally, if you didn't like gold, which was rarely the case, people went for silver. Specifically 925 sterling silver or 950 or 800 silver. Now, while I like it for pinky rings, I do not like silver for a wedding band because it's softer and it shows scuffs much more easily.
Back in the day, the alternative used to be platinum or white gold. Platinum is a different material than gold and it's usually more expensive because it's also harder to work on it. White gold is quite popular these days and if you like the silver look, it's a valid alternative to a yellow gold or maybe even a rose gold.
Now, these are the basic classic materials you can wear for wedding rings and I suggest you stick with them because they've proven that they work, they last, and they don't lose their value.
I suggest you go with something maybe 4mm or 5mm because it gets bigger, yes it can look more masculine but it can also be more difficult to get the ring onto your finger and it can be less comfortable when you wear it.
In terms of finishes, you can go with shiny finish that is polished, it's probably the most classic one. You can get something that's hammered which is unusual, or ou can get that milgrain edge, the one I'm wearing personally, or you can get something that's really matte which is hardly ever seen.
So one question I get asked a lot is "Do I have to match the metals of my wedding band to the rest of my outfit?"
I say no, you don't have to. Don't stress out about it. Your wedding ring is a part of you and if you can match it, great! If not, that's okay too.
So what are the wedding ring dont's?
To me, the number one rule is not to go with unusual materials such as wood, tungsten, cobalt, titanium, rubber, and so forth. They just won't stand the test of time and chances are you'll just won't like the look of them down the line.
Second, don't go with finishes that are highly unusual such as blackened or matted, or edged, or acid treated because chances are, it'll just look dated very soon.
Rule number 3 is don't go with anything that's wider than 8mm because it's just way too big.
Rule number 4, do not add diamonds to your ring because it's just very flashy and it makes you look like a pimp.
Number 5, avoid designer brands.
The wedding band is a very classic thing. You can find them from jewelers and it's more about the weight, the specific design, and the right size for your finger. The designer simply adds a markup to the ring that does not add additional value to your comfort or looks.
Rule number 6, definitely avoid adjustable rings. That's something from a gumball machine and it's really the cheapest of the cheap and since this is a wedding ring, you want something that's quality.
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[@-runswithbeer-8075]

Just got married! My wife got me a 14K white gold polished band in 6mm. I absolutely love it and can’t wait to see the character it develops over the years

[@aldilover1]

I went with platinum and glad I did as it seems to be more durable than the gold ones that my friends got.

[@calcalhoun1333]

"It makes you look like a pimp"! Lol! Love it!

[@dox1842]

yeah I had to replay that part to make sure thats actually what he said.

[@hamzab2k]

I’m working on designing my wedding band and have been working at it for quite a few months - some of this advice is great and some of the “rules” are perfectly subjective. You make excellent points sir and from reading many of the comments, ultimately the #1 rule for designing/choosing your wedding ring is that it should make you happy and proud. It should be meaningful to you, even if it breaks some of the traditional “rules”!

[@joelstatosky1817]

This channel is marketed towards those who follow classical men's fashion and therefore most of these men look for the traditional way of doing things. I'm going for an 18k 4mm band with a milgrained edge and mirror polish. The wedding band's original intentions aren't to be flashy, that only applies to engagement rings.

[@DanielaFitness]

What if a man wears a gold ring that has a greenish emerald stone on it on his left ring finger? Does this mean a wedding ring? Or is a wedding ring just a band like I’m used to seeing?

[@hamzab2k]

@@DanielaFitness could be either. Best bet is to probably just ask him

[@nutyyyy]

My wife had a 24k gold ring made for me in Nicaragua and its beautiful but as you say it definitely get scuffed easily.

[@jetcarddude]

Very professional and class all the way.

[@elvenafae]

My man is in the military and I was thinking on purchasing a gunmetal grey tungsten carbide ring with rose gold accent. I’m considering this because of the hardness of tungsten and rose gold would match mine. I specifically asked for rose gold lol

[@sharid76]

The most important one to ask would be your man! Depending on his MOS (or job depending on his branch), would there be any conflict with wearing a wedding ring or any kind of jewelry on the job, or in uniform? My husband was a Heavy Equipment Mechanic when he (we!) was in the Air Force, and "NO jewelry of any kind" was the hard and fast rule, for safety. He got a 14kt 5mm white gold plain band when we married, as we both liked white metals, and he could of course wear if off duty. But, in 1976, there was no such thing as "alternative" metals, it was gold or platinum, period. Platinum was way out of our budget, and no matter what we got, he couldn't wear it to work. So, gold was it! Unfortunately, going against the grain, meaning other than yellow gold which was the "standard thing" in those days, went against US as well, as we discovered on our honeymoon (2-3 days after putting them on) that my husband was seriously allergic to the nickel in the White Gold! There was no way for us to have known that beforehand, as the only other ring he owned was a yellow gold high school class ring. There were no other white gold formulations available then, and we certainly couldn't afford to go right back out to the Jewelry store and buy new rings! "Two stripers" didn't make much money back then, even with dependents benefits, and me working part time. So, his band went into permanent storage in the ring box, and I kept wearing my rings, as I wasn't allergic to mine. About 10 years later, for our upcoming anniversary, I put a yellow gold band on layaway with my favorite jewelry store, and that was his anniversary gift. I also got a yellow gold band for myself, because I grew up in times when wedding bands "matched" for the couple. And mine was very narrow, and starting to show some wear. So, we finally both had a pair of bands that matched, and that we could both wear. Beginning in the following decades, silver bands began to be more than "cheap bands" and the alternative metals began to hit the market. Since then, I have bought him several different bands in different metals, to give him a choice, like I started to wear for myself. He actually now prefers a comfort fit titanium band with an overlapping circle pattern on top. The yellow gold band I got cut down to fit me, because he prefers the white metals, and I like the wider width, and yellow gold now. I have a fairly extensive collection of bands myself now, 99% found used on eBay, Etsy, and a couple of local pawn shops. A few new ones, in silver alloys that now don't tarnish, are much stronger, and hold a polish longer than traditional sterling. Several different styles, widths, thicknesses, and comfort fit or not. It's nice to have a variety to choose from to suit my mood, my wardrobe, and my general inclination! We're married 44 years coming up in July, and have decided that it's not rings that make us married, it's desire and determination. We wear what we like to have the signs to show the world we are dedicated to each other, so they know there's no need to think either of us are "available" to anyone but each other! Best wishes on your band selection. And don't worry too much about what "other people" think or say about your choices. In the end, it's what YOU think, feel, care for, and wear - not others! And thank you to both of you for your commitment to maintaining our country's safety. We appreciate your dedication!

[@westwood3286]

This information is gold thanx

[@breemds]

THANK YOU!!! GREAT VIDEO!

[@umaa4658]

Good solid advice. Thank you.

[@gentlemansgazette]

You are welcome. :)

[@lassyamor88]

Thank you! I am getting married soon! Ha! This is helpful!!

[@esotericpilgrim548]

Very informative, keep it up 🙏

[@luke515]

great informative video thanks

[@niceamigo9229]

Thank you, I have been married for 41 years, my wedding ring was made for me, out of welsh gold. plain band wear it every day.

[@handydog3221]

Wow.. 41 years; true love

[@sharid76]

Congratulations to you and your wife! My husband and I have been married 43 years as of July 2019, as it's now two years later than your post, and 44 years is coming up this summer! Which means we've both been married the same length of time! I think that's awesome, and under today's circumstances, that's also very rare! We have two children, one is now 40, and the other 38. And we have 7 grandchildren, all siblings! Very busy world! Best wishes to you both for a continued happy marriage.

[@RikthDcruze]

what is a Welsh gold?

[@user-qq9rh]

@@RikthDcruze gold from wales

[@sjbechet1111]

@@user-qq9rh Does it have a Welsh accent? I don't think I could live with that.

[@thomaswalker3216]

I have a friend that is a fireman and he uses a rubber ring while he is at work

[@isabellacammalleri8489]

PLEASE do a video about signet rings!

[@gentlemansgazette]

We will add that to our list. In the meantime, please do check this out: www.gentlemansgazette.com/signet-ring-primer/?

[@ciannacoleman5125]

My parents’ wedding rings are signet rings and I have always loved them

[@opulan]

just for everyones information, sterling silver is harder and more durable than gold, what makes 9kt and 10kt and 14kt gold more durable than 18kt and above is that they have more silver giving them more durability Also, tungsten is very good as a wedding band material, as is titanium and other materials. You do not need gold just because this guy says you need gold

[@brodocbetty4856]

I think you're 100/oo on point.

[@stylishoversixty9459]

Thanks for this insightful video just one question when dressing up would it to over the top to adorn ones wedding ring and a pinky ring on the other hand?

[@dipro001]

I know you are rather busy Raphael, but I must say, I would love to hear a little more from you on watches and perfume. I always enjoyed comparing my own opinion against yours on these matters. Please pardon me if I failed to spot materials you already created on these topics.

[@johnk6837]

Good video!

[@SCARASLEFTARMPITlel]

we have black titanium bands for our wedding ring :)

[@drewbeverley4135]

Have you done watches yet? Watches would be cool.

[@waltski4375]

+1

[@arcturianhybridgirl9424]

Very helpful video. Thank you. I think i will go for high polished 18k- 24k rose gold 4 mm wedding band for myself . It’s very feminine. For my husband to be, 18k high polished yellow gold 6mm as its more masculine. 😊

[@differentspirits4157]

I think there's a case to be made for alternative metals here. Anything blacked out or with a weird finish isn't going to look great and regular tungsten is (for me) always just a shade too dark, but cobalt, palladium, and even titanium are otherwise pretty good as white gold alternatives. Resizing is tricky but you don't lose anything on looks. And they're way tougher, which IMHO is what you want in a ring like this. Same logic as with clothes: for an evening suit you're only going to wear twice a year you can go with a finer material but for the pair of jeans you wear every day you really need it to be able to take a beating, and even 10k gold isn't so great for that kind of abuse. My wife and I have a pair of matching cobalt rings that look pretty darn classic but have yet to take on any dents or scratches. Just a quick opinion.

[@kobudo]

Agreed. I went with a white tungsten carbide since I do very harsh work with my hands, and gold (especially a white gold, like my wife's rings) is not going to survive. On the plus side, the white tungsten visually compares quite favorably to the 18k white gold that my wife wears, and she wanted our rings to look like they "go together."

[@tototestes]

I know.. I know.. you said dont go with unusual finishes... BUT! What do you think: Is it frosted gold (like royal oak watch) finish suitable for the ring? Won't it be too rough to wear?

[@huangxizhang9897]

I'm wearing my dad's wedding ring for 9 years now, after he died from cancer. It's a beautiful18k yellow gold with diamond on it. I guess it's a matter a preference and how you carry the ring.

[@purityoflight7381]

At 2:02 ...looks like saurons ring in lotr 😅, nice one tho...like it

[@mr.bigevil4042]

thanks for the video! I've been really lost on this subject. does your wedding band have to match the color of your wife's wedding band?

[@davidbuchanan3204]

Ian Ron no. Get what you like. You're wearing it

[@samanthakirkpatrick8981]

No. I'm about to buy my fiances wedding band and it won't match mine at all. My engagement ring is rose gold with a pear diamond and a halo. My wedding band will be a plain rose gold band. Both are very thin. My fiance wants his to have a tribal design and be silver and/or black.

[@Jeffreycox521]

i like silver bands

[@Innerobesechild]

Not sure if you mentioned it, but what width is your 14k gold milgrain wedding band?

[@calangel]

They have a silver alloy it now that comes out of the oven as hard as 900PLAT. You can heat treat it as hard as 14K. I've had a ring made in it as a guy, and the cleaning and scratching issues are not present...unless you use a high sulfur shampoo or something!

[@tomplantagenet]

I don’t always wear my wedding band, but when I do, I prefer platinum

[@DanielaFitness]

What if a man wears a gold ring that has a greenish emerald stone on it on his left ring finger? Does this mean a wedding ring? Or is a wedding ring just a band like I’m used to seeing?

[@tomplantagenet]

@@DanielaFitness it depends. The band used to be the standard but nowadays men are getting more intricate. For instance, I have a white gold ring with a sapphire that I could use as a wedding ring. Safest bet is to assume a ring on the left ring finger is a wedding ring unless you find out otherwise

[@Triekki]

Any tips for caring for a silver ring? I have one (not a wedding band) but it scratches so easily (wore it to the gym once by accident which did a number on it). Anything I can do at home without taking it into a jeweler to keep it looking great? Thanks!

[@hasankarim9340]

Polish it at home with baking soda

[@karijussila7537]

I have heard that 19 k white gold can almost be as strong as platinum but doesn't form a patina. The jeweler I spoke with also mentioned that it's alloy will be whiter than 18k gold and that it doesn't require the Rhodium plating to maintain it's colour, making it lower maintenance. I was wondering if you know how the alloy changes to get these traits in 19k white gold, and if the claims of improved properties are fair?

[@RubenRC94]

I am not a jeweler but I just bought a white gold wedding ring. I don't think it matters if it's 14/18/19k white gold. Because gold is soft. The higher the K the softer it get. Platinum doesn't form a patina either that's silver. Platina is completely inert with air and 100% hypoallergenic. I think the alloy that your jeweler is referring to is a high palladium white gold. Palladium is a platinum group metal with much of the fame properties and color. Adding a high amount of palladium to the fold gives it a nice white slightly grayish finis. The color is all the way thtiu so no rhodium coating needed.

[@TimParker-Chambers]

4:05 A somewhat related observation I can offer, is that when a ring has a pattern, there will inevitably be a section of the pattern, which the wearer likes more than the rest of the pattern (of course, this is only natural) The issue which this leads to, is that the wearer will continually be adjusting the ring by rotating it, so they are looking at their favorite piece of the pattern; it won't be a ring they can simply 'put on and forget about'. Additionally, a pattern could make it difficult - or outright impossible - to re-size without affecting the pattern. My wedding ring is brushed titanium with V-shaped lines engraved into it; the polished lines contrast beautifully with the brushed surface, but, also mean it cannot be re-sized... When I lost a lot of weight, it eventually fell off my hand 😶😶😶😶 Unable to re-size it, I put it on my key-fob, and now wear a bIack brushed ceramic ring (I actually brushed it myself, keeping the outer edges of the ring polished) On the finger, it looks very much like the rubber wedding rings often worn by outdoorsmen/soldiers/etc... It's very subtle, low-key and inconspicuous, but those polished edges catch the light beautifully, and really imbue it with a touch of class and elegance 😍😍😍😍 More significantly, and to my initial point, I don't have to continually keep adjusting it as it rotates around my finger, as there is no pattern for me to want to always be looking for my favorite part 👍👍👍👍

[@edgy8481]

Your opinion on Cartier's Trinity/rolling ring and the Love ring as wedding bands? I have both and wear them interchangeably. They're both 18k of course as Cartier makes nothing less than that. The Love ring is in white gold so I wear it w/ my SS watches.

[@Argenswiss]

Should the wedding ring match the metal of the engagement ring? Because my gf really wants a white gold engagement ring, but we both want yellow gold wedding rings

[@liamfrances2088]

I wear a signet ring on my left pinky. I am looking to get engaged soon and suddenly realized that having both a wedding band and signet ring might be too much for one hand + they may bump into each other. What is your opinion of what to do in this scenario?

[@DanielaFitness]

What if a man wears a gold ring that has a greenish emerald stone on it on his left ring finger? Does this mean a wedding ring? Or is a wedding ring just a band like I’m used to seeing?

[@MrDragon1990]

I have a 7mm ring sliver with a row of diamonds all around it entry ring

[@Rodrat]

I know he says no unusual materials but me and my wife got matching rings of titanium with a box elder inlay dyed blue. It looks like van goghs starry night and we absolutely love it. It probably wont be good for others but as a woodworker having that little piece means the world to me and I will never tire of it.

[@kellyfagan973]

Did you say 70 years !?

[@salim4270]

Kelly Fagan *7 years

[@rachealsawh6104]

😀😀😀

[@cordelballenger6244]

What size in mm are you wearing?

[@kelvinandrewong2940]

Hello what is the ideal weight in grams for a Ring?

[@ScotianBlooded]

half round 14k 6mm yellow gold is what im going with

[@DanielaFitness]

What if a man wears a gold ring that has a greenish emerald stone on it on his left ring finger? Does this mean a wedding ring? Or is a wedding ring just a band like I’m used to seeing?

[@nickmanning4prez]

I’m confused-no edging, yet you have a mill-grained edge

[@TheArchetypeGamer]

I personally wear 10mm black ceramic ring with blank blue and silver carbon fiber inlay I wanted a 10mm wide to be different and with long fingers it fit perfect for my hand.

[@ronaldopascua8221]

Does having your name etched in it good? Is one small diamond ok?

[@HD6642]

My wedding band has diamonds. I does not make me look like a pimp though...🤦🏽‍♂️

[@curlyhairdudeify]

Video Summary: Just purchase a yellow diamond band. What is wrong with platinum. Also, tungsten carbide and titanium have the look of white gold, but a bit darker.

[@adamglisson1]

Anyone know the style ring that is on the bottom at 3:43?

[@jacobbecicka2291]

Just a polished ring that is not a comfort fit with no dome.

[@MrChess187]

The short, get diamonds and use other material ideas such as wood, rubber, tungsten. This video was brought to you by societal norms and if you do not want to look like every other man on the block do the opposite of what he says.

[@celular3249]

Do you know why tiffany's wedding band are expensive that other rings in regular jewelries?? It's just because of the brand?? Or there are technical attributes that make it expensive?? I want to buy the classic wedding bands there, but dont want to pay just for the brand

[@exvan3571]

It says "Tiffany" on the box. It's all about the snobbery. As an example, research what price the old Tiffany dial Rolex watches fetch nowadays.

[@DanielaFitness]

What if a man wears a gold ring that has a greenish emerald stone on it on his left ring finger? Does this mean a wedding ring? Or is a wedding ring just a band like I’m used to seeing?

[@colinmurphy2214]

Tungsten will absolutely stand test of time, it’s much much harder than gold(s) and it is not expensive either

[@phyllismontoroula6454]

I already pick out wedding band for my new boyfriend

[@enricomachado881]

seventy years!? man....

[@allsmilez4195]

I heard the same

[@TimParker-Chambers]

5:23 I have to respectfully disagree, if something looks good, it will always look good; style remains, fashions fade... 👍👍👍👍

[@anthonydamiano9049]

Raphael doesn’t wear his wedding ring to the gym 🤨🧐

[@michiganedge4770]

Ahh now we know what happened to the kid from the little rascals

[@Trotsky1981]

Surprisingly ill-fitting jacket.

[@nutyyyy]

Noticed in the other video, shoulders are a bit off. Mostly noticed because Raphael normally dress impeccably.

[@marksolheim6188]

Wide rings are very uncomfortable.

[@DanielaFitness]

What if a man wears a gold ring that has a greenish emerald stone on it on his left ring finger? Does this mean a wedding ring? Or is a wedding ring just a band like I’m used to seeing?

[@AB-qm8wq]

Sounds like he has a german accent.

[@dkrol997]

hold up did you just say 70 years married? your not over 40?

[@isabellacammalleri8489]

Jordan Colburn I think he meant 17

[@dkrol997]

Isabella Cammalleri that's what I first thought so I replayed it like 5 times lol

[@blast4310]

Low key, Sven's a vampire XD

[@dkrol997]

blast4310 I want that quote on a shirt now lol

[@LBizKid04]

tungsten all the way

[@dnationapocalypse]

Ryan Calovich I agree, i own three!

[@loveyrosado5686]

I'm sorry but this guy does not know what he's talking abaut! Did he say don't get a ring with diamonds because its too flashy? Dude Thats the most beautiful thing on a ring!!!

[@DanielaFitness]

What if a man wears a gold ring that has a greenish emerald stone on it on his left ring finger? Does this mean a wedding ring? Or is a wedding ring just a band like I’m used to seeing?

[@snowboarddan5899]

they dont lose there value... as if your gonna sell a wedding ring LOL

[@theshadow4393]

And get rekt right after.

[@rev.tylermallari3899]

Redone. Thesis