How to Choose a Wedding Ring (Type, Size, Fit, Shape)

[@khalled2419]

Wow, this is an original topic I haven’t personally seen many youtubers who focus on men’s lifestyle talk about this. Good job finding an untapped topic (at least I haven’t seen many other youtubers cover it)

[@offerclique8932]

True.

[@crimsonstreams]

Marriage is demonized in our society today

[@clint7312]

Just got mine and my girlfriend's bands after watching this. Appreciated that you personally use this company and that their prices were excellent.

[@crisantochristophersanares7706]

Thanks for this vid. Came across a few ideas about rings when I bought my fiancée’s engagement ring but never did I ever had any idea about men’s wedding bands. Now this truly helps me in considering what size, make, fit of ring to choose. Thank you very much!

[@michelsennett5375]

Thanks for the 'girlfriend or boyfriend ' in your opening paragraph. In Sweden, men and women also receive engagement rings. So it is very common to see married men with 2 rings on their left ring fingers.

[@yourlilemogirl]

Michel Sennett Im giving my boyfriend an engagement ring when he proposes in a couple months :) idk if it’s traditional or not in the US where I’m from or France where he originates but I think it’s something wonderful that each person has something to hold when apart and reaffirm their commitment to one another to themselves c:

[@michelsennett5375]

@@yourlilemogirl Congratulations on your upcoming engagement! I wish only the best for both of you!

[@yourlilemogirl]

Michel Sennett thank you so much :D

[@JChrisTurner1234]

I appreciate him saying "boyfriend or girlfriend" because he was being inclusive of gay men that shop for wedding rings also.

[@RikthDcruze]

I just recently got into jewelry making and my friend recently got married and both he and his wife now wears 24k yellow gold (round cross section) wedding band made by me. My father wears a 24k gold (domed) wedding band also made by me. I'm no professional but making rings that people wear as a symbol of their love and commitment to eachother .... it's just very satisfying... oddly satisfying... even for the wearer ... even he/she knows that what they r wearing is not a mass manufactured stuff off a lifeless corporation's shelf. It has been personally made just for them by someone by hand.

[@HoldWhatYouGot0321]

I’m literally getting married tomorrow, wish this came out like a week ago lol.

[@zorraysjunaid2245]

good luck

[@ajazkhanrafankhan2220]

Black chaya

[@Henfredemars]

We didn’t have a ring so we went to the arcade and got a plastic one for 20 tickets. We used it at the ceremony.

[@MinToni90]

8:56 I enjoy your content, especially as a smaller man (just under 170 cms) your tips are helpful. With my size, my hands are also thinner than most and I’ve learned since getting my girl our rings that 4mm is the perfect width for me (I always felt like the standard 6+mm was too bulky for my hands). So while I’m not particularly learning anything new on that front, I’m glad the information is being put out there.

[@Nikiaf]

I actually never put any thought into the guy's wedding band. This was 100% worth the watch and should help my decision making when the time comes!

[@Viomaliha]

I live in Bangladesh but my friend's visiting USA so I'm trying to research wedding rings I can buy for my fiance and have them shipped to her within two weeks. I really hope James Allen will do that. Thanks for this wonderful guide btw. Very informative.

[@coxdevj]

I'm really glad you made this video! The ring you have on is exactly what I have in mind as well. I appreciate the in depth look at the profile of the rings as a lot of us guys wouldn't think or know to consider those characteristics of the different profiles for everyday wear.

[@coxdevj]

I am curious though, how well it's held up since this video was uploaded. Do you feel it scratched up and dulled quickly? Do you know what other alloy it's mixed with? I've been researching and apparently some platinum rings are mixed with softer metals than others.

[@GiselleGauthier]

This video came too late for my wedding, but the plain white gold band worked out pretty well for me. Especially since it was made by my mother-in-law's friends who are jewelers!

[@DTGMRuns]

I visited a jewellers the other day and was really taken back by the beauty of some of the rose gold rings. I’m heavily considering one!

[@boreos3499]

This is a really excellent video and I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the subtle ways you demonstrated healthy masculinity in it. It was great not to feel like I was being pressured into a style I don't like just to meet some messed up standard. Thank you!

[@flavioa6351]

Lmao

[@MinToni90]

@@flavioa6351😂

[@andrewclark6822]

It's pretty cool that you put your wife's name on your ring. Also the way the you put the sponser is this video was very tactful. I've heard it can be hard not to look like a sellout to viewers, but also respect the brand you are promoting.

[@Pyridius]

Did not expect a comic book joke in this video lmao

[@kongmw]

Getting married soon. Perfect timing.

[@bolt_up]

I work in a pawn shop and I tell people all the time that we'd rather you go to the competition than to go to Kay's or Jared's. Your money will go much further. Stuff at pawn shops - if they're reputable - have jewelry cleaned and polished to look brand new and cost a fraction of the price!

[@waynethegreat23]

I went brushed gold with metallic edges. I love it

[@Tom-vy3cb]

I got a sterling silver wedding ring looks great still after 5 years

[@drlatham22]

I also wear a 4 mm platinum ring. Platinum costs about 50% more than white gold, but the appearance and durability of platinum is worth the extra price.

[@mikejones-dx8bx]

buy from mene and their platinum rings are 40% cheaper than their gold rings just like spot prices reflect.

[@selipe97]

No idea why I'm watching this. I'll never get married lmao

[@BrockMcGoff]

Why not?

[@nzwakele]

Red pill

[@BrockMcGoff]

That’s a made up thing, from a science fiction movie. Stop listening to dating “gurus”.

[@nzwakele]

@@BrockMcGoff Im more focused on the teachings. Once you know true female nature, alot of things will make sense and you realise marriage and relationships complicate things

[@BrockMcGoff]

Nzwakele why is complicated bad? Having kids complicates, but it’s not bad. In fact, it’s necessary and one of the most fulfilling things a human can do. Speaking of which, marriage makes having kids a little easier.

[@bamaloo6791]

I have a rose gold ring I really love it as I don't like gold or silver

[@shaunleonard3878]

Great, detailed video! I had no idea there were so many things to consider.

[@MrTAT275]

The rarest and most precious of all materials is not gold or platinum like you might expect, but a metal you’ve possibly never heard of: tantalum. There’s a good reason for this. Tantalum is the rarest stable element in our entire solar system, with just one atom of tantalum for every 181 billion atoms of other elements.[1] That makes tantalum far less abundant than gold, or any of the traditional precious metals.[2] In addition to its scarcity, tantalum possesses noble qualities that elevate it from all other metals when it comes to watchmaking and jewellery. Perhaps foremost amongst these is tantalum’s incredible durability in its pure, unalloyed state.

[@thejuiceloosener150]

I’m proposing tomorrow. Literally couldn’t time this better for me, Brock. I know, all about me.

[@BrockMcGoff]

Awesome. Good luck, my friend!

[@petermaroney3625]

Don't let you girlfriend watch this video

[@thejuiceloosener150]

Peter Maroney like there’s a chance a woman watches this channel. #chauvinism4lyfe

[@OneTalaw]

Brock, great job 👍, you put out some great, useable information for those looking to purchase that special ring that should be worn forever AND nicely used your sponsor (other KZbinrs should take a lesson from this). PS: a good jeweller who wants to please their customers should provide them with the same information you just provided here in this video - mine jeweller did over 25 years ago.

[@IONE_the_Enby]

I proposed to my hubby first actually. On the beach in Cayocus His is an alternate tungsten band, deep slate grey, craved edge and an engraving on the inside of the band, it reads “for all eternity” in a lovely old English script. I’m very particular and artsy so I wouldn’t stand for something so plain for the character that is my hubby. He loves it- he noted that it was a perfect fit (I remembered his size from over a year prior lol)

[@petuniab.222]

My husband chose a 4mm Sterling silver wedding band. It looks exactly like your platinum.

[@syafiqahbisnu2561]

Can you explain more on the durability? You explained bout the white gold having to fade after 10-15 years, what about the platinum? And which scratches easily? dents?

[@BrockMcGoff]

Platinum is harder than gold, so it will be more resistant to dents, although it will fade over time like all metals.

[@jasonfinn9122]

Hey so I got a 3.6mm gold band from Cartier. People online were kind of poking fun saying it’s a women’s ring. I thought a 4ishmm gold band is pretty unisex. What is your expert opinion? Is the Cartier love wedding band ok for men? I have 28 days to return so not heartbreaking if I need to return.

[@mrthomaslaux1]

Perfect presentation. Thank you

[@BrockMcGoff]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sweetangel3108]

My fiance gave me 24 hours to choose our wedding ring hahaha . Actually I chose one year ago but I wanted to change and since then I've been changing every month. Now he need to buy it so I need to choose. Thank God his patient 😍

[@hinatalieclaire]

My fiance and I loved this - thank you!

[@FrankTranDesign]

I'm looking for a Black 4mm tungsten carbide ring with a semi-curved (aka semi-domed) shape. Suggestions on RELIABLE sources? James Allen doesn't seem to have many choices in this material category

[@mdhafee3067]

Will platinum rings come with black coated in centre part?

[@janecatlow7027]

Flat or domed? Personally, I prefer the domed, although I am well aware there is a whole spectrum inbetween.

[@vickyburton2434]

I think a comfort fit gold wedding band is just simply elegant! Nothing wrong with the classics.

[@Pancakeslugs]

Babe picked out a damascus ring with a brass stripe and redwood liner. I picked out a pale mint green resin ring with copper flake cast it in. We both bought one another rings we picked! I also picked him up a stainless band for when he doesn't want to wear something fancy. My fancy ring is sterling with opal and obsidian.

[@mintcrush2042]

Thank you so much for this helpful video! Also, I really appreciated the way you delivered it-you spoke calmly, in a well modulated voice, and at a very good audio level. I like your friendly but "sensical" way of speaking, rather than acting silly or trying to sound "clever", like a lot of these types of videos come out! I am a widow who has always loved rings, & I have a traditional 14k yellow wedding set (.66tcw) which I take good care of, & various yellow & rose gold, & silver bands which I wear in place of my diamonds. But I also want to take good care of them, too. So I have a small collection of stainless steel & and 3 tungsten rings which I am waiting for. They are ionically plated with various colors of gold. For when I am doing serious grocery shopping, food prep, laundry, etc. I was wondering about silicone, for when I am doing my man friend's stacked up dishes, etc. I appreciate your opinion of silicone rings, bc they did not sound too appealing, but I can see a place for them when I do really serious work. So I think I will pick up on one. I do like comfort fit domed rings. Different widths. Thank you again!!

[@ayazgul8362]

I needed this video so badly thanks Brock ❤

[@matthewdavis9437]

Thank you so much for suggesting someone that sends out free sizers!

[@csjsbsjahab]

On the inside of the wedding ri g Engrave the date of your wedding or the day you proposed or birthday that way you don't have to remember

[@yesyogi]

Hi.. Which watch are you wearing in this video?

[@Poppy999]

I got a 14 kt gold domed wedding band.Its simple and beautiful. I think if you get gold and it looks like you have worn it for years don't look like you trying to impress people. Also the sizing is more important then anything get it sized right wear it like a second skin. Looks beautiful.

[@wallyg77]

Brock, great vid brother... been looking to upgrade my wedding band but wasn't clear on all the fits/details, will definitely look into that sponsor 👌🏻

[@flavioa6351]

Is that James Allen platinum or white gold

[@ErikMoody]

Nice video man! I went with a Tungsten metal with Red Oak Wood Inlaid and Bevels. I went with Tungsten for the durability.

[@BrockMcGoff]

Sounds awesome!

[@c.alexander7775]

Good stuff man ! Right on time too, just got engaged 10/28 😁👍🏽

[@BrockMcGoff]

Congrats!!

[@c.alexander7775]

Thank you brother

[@sharid76]

Congratulations and best wishes to you both for a long and happy life together!

[@ENCwwe]

In your opinion, how important is it to match your wedding ring to your watch? Does wearing a silver watch and gold ring look okay?

[@BrockMcGoff]

Not important at all IMO.

[@chukwuebukachiwuzie3172]

I learnt a lot. I would have loved to know your thoughts on best rings for different skin color.

[@HisDudeness1986]

This wasn’t nerve wrecking for me! I went shopping with my girlfriend and she picked out what she wanted; I had to special order it but once I got it I proposed

[@P2HJTG]

I think with the Wolverine comment you'll appreciate my geekiness.. I'm going for the the one ring from jenshanson I was just doing some research before taking the plunge. Thanks for the video!

[@JuanEncalada]

Teh Bez that’s the ring I have!

[@memylife216]

That just made my doubts for choosing a ring clear 👏🏻👏🏻

[@claryssainaldo2792]

Thank you made my shopping for rings so much easier.

[@Corner5tone]

Fantastic video - really really useful and well presented. Subscribed!

[@lynch2502]

I'm a teen(13). Should I wear platinum or gold band?? Bcoz I'm not getting married now, I'm quite shy to wear platinum or gold now...

[@curtiswalker9374]

I had the date I got married inside mine,never forget an anniversary 😊👍🏽

[@BrianMarcWhittaker]

That's an excellent idea.

[@yadisjewelry2925]

Nice content.I like the way choose ring

[@joelstpierre88]

Thoughts on matching your ring metal color with your wrist watch? Can you do SS watch with rose gold ring?

[@BrockMcGoff]

Absolutely. No need to match metals across all of your accessories. In fact, I think it looks better if you mix it up.

[@ybet03]

is this a 4MM TRADITIONAL SLIGHTLY CURVED WEDDING RING ? from james allen? thanks!

[@RyanOlsen]

Great informative video. That's the longest outro of any KZbin video I've watched 😄

[@facuguzzo]

Great video, although the advertisement for James Allen makes it a little extra. Loved the Khaki you’re wearing.

[@frankharryjunior1923]

Which would last better between titanium and Sterling Silver?

[@michiganedge4770]

Titanium

[@Drey-5]

Which colour would suit me as i just want to have a casual ring

[@panio84]

6:45 Why the 14k yellow gold does not get faded as the 14k white gold? Or do you want to say that if I break a peace of 14k white gold it is yellow inside?

[@TomPlantagenet]

Yellow gold always is yellow. White gold is also a dull yellow (albeit much lighter). However, white gold is plated with rhodium but that will fade and the dull yellow will show. The yellow gold is not plated with anything so it always looks the same

[@robhtp3817]

Thank you for this video and the information you provided. I bought what I thought was a silicone wedding band for work, but I continually felt like it was cutting my blood circulation. Is this normal? I do have a wedding band that I wear and if I do decide to go with a silicon replacement for work, should I get the exact size?

[@BrockMcGoff]

Sounds like it's too small. It definitely should not cut off circulation!

[@MrBanegasgaleas]

What about stailess steel for daily basis is a great choice never scratch or fade off. My 18k ring only for special events.

[@daltonjones5400]

Me and my husband are both Jewish. And as far as me, im rather conservative and a lot less materialistic. I told him I want a simple silver ring. I religiously wont wear Gold. I got him a silver band as well. And we got married in Portugal in 2017 and now live in Israel. Happy Pride btw.

[@rebeccaalexander2907]

I have beginning to look at rings for my boyfriend. This will help. Out of curiosity, how can I sneakily figure out his ring size if he doesn’t typically wear or have any rings?

[@yourlilemogirl]

Rebecca Alexander maybe just ask him? I know proposals are all about that “surprise” but it should be something you’ve long discussed so you know you’re both on the same page for your life path? Beyond that tho, maybe ask him to go with you to get sized because he has the same size hands as a friend or sibling that you’re looking to buy for for Xmas or a birthday and want him to be your mannequin :3

[@aronisraelpinon908]

Do they ship to the Philippines?

[@josephineoreardon2462]

This was so helpful! Thank you!!

[@nicholeledesma6194]

Awesome insight and info! Thanks for breaking it down to such simplicity. Many blessings to you and yours in your marriage!! :)

[@chris123chris82]

So would platinum be the best material?

[@TomPlantagenet]

Yes

[@DanielaFitness]

Question: what if a man is wearing a golden ring with a green stone on it on his left ring finger? Is this a wedding band? Should I assume he is married? Ive only ever seen traditional bands so I wonder

[@SkylerB]

I've noticed reviews on Reddit has a decent amount of bad reviews on James Allen and your video shows you had a good experience. I was thinking of ordering from there or Brilliance for an engagement ring. Its hard to find what Im looking for and both sites have a white gold simple setting with a twist and a blue diamond. The stones look like they have been certified. Did your rings come with any certificate of authentication? Any info or dorevrion tonanother of your videos would be very helpful. All the reddit reviews of people's experience has me wanting to stay away.

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

Does it really take 10-15 years for the rhodium to fade/rub off from a rhodium-plated white gold ring? I just recently read that they usually need re-plating after only 12-18 months. I really want to understand this, because I just spent nearly all day looking for the right ring for my fiancé since the one we found that he likes a lot isn’t made with platinum, and we don’t want to have to re-plate it every 1-2 years. Thanks for the helpful video!

[@gregorywarren1701]

Thanks for the help Steve Nash!

[@angeleyes8443]

I like the gold ones you showed

[@Tom-vy3cb]

Tried on tons and went with sterling silver

[@Moe412_]

Me and my wife just got our rings from Zales today. We both don’t like our rings and want bigger rings in width. Mines is like 3 mm and it does look feminine. I don’t like that at all. A 6mm or something would be much better I got white gold and diamonds in mine. I’m thinking about doing a trade for anything that’s a 6mm ring just to ditch this.

[@mallka8390]

I'm in the UK and need to get sized for a comfort fit ring I am buying from the US. Its a 6mm band and I was wondering if I should adjust my size for the comfort fit? I have read somewhere that for 6mm you should just order your regular size but for 8mm and above you should go a half size down but I wasnt sure if that is correct or if the half size is talking in US or UK terms.

[@angeldominguez5846]

I've measured my ring size as 9.5 u.s. size. I want an 8mm comfort fit. What size u recommend me to choose??

[@SCZaka]

I am getting married next month... thanks for the advice. I am purchasing the Jens Hansen Lord of the Rings Wedding band in Platinum :P

[@ichoosemysanity6467]

I never thought about getting married ever.

[@FakedCheryl]

And yet.. here you are

[@violetcampos1141]

😂

[@vyktorxsaurus8236]

Me either ..haha

[@ichoosemysanity6467]

@@FakedCheryl 😂😂😂

[@abj3902]

🤣

[@planetdee3587]

The only issue with a gold band, I feel you need a two tone or gold watch to match which is always more expensive. Watch guy here.

[@deanwinchester6654]

Good video. Could you do a video about engagement rings?

[@jackdaniels1367]

I second this

[@briannelson4059]

Trying to find the same ring as Bradley Cooper wears in A Star is Born. Any help?

[@AGentlemansJourney77]

Some of the comments are rather amusing to read. A few salty people.

[@thejuiceloosener150]

AGentlemansJourney like you don’t rule the land of salt with a Canadian iron fist, Chad.

[@AGentlemansJourney77]

@@thejuiceloosener150 LMAO okay that made me laugh out loud, Reaper. Well done :)

[@keziajiao9306]

You got 1 sub from me. Good job! Very informative

[@offerclique8932]

+1 too

[@Adam_A]

My wedding in next year. 👌

[@kevinhiggenbottom8339]

I wish I could get married right now but she's in Philippines trying to take care of the paperwork but then again I don't know what her plans are I just wish you was already here but when we do get married if she decides to hurry up with the paperwork we're going to have a matching rings but I'm going to tell her we're going to get camouflage rings I'll get the blue and she'll get the pink because I want my wedding rings to be totally different from everybody else's which that's okay but right now it's been about three years she should already been out here I don't know what's going on but I'm happy for you send a prayer for you so you can have a wonderful life with your new wife

[@Beowulf_98]

In England ct is used in stead of k. Personally I just get a standard 9ct or 18ct ring I'm not really fussed at all. Also, there is no such thing as "pure". 24ct is "fine" not "pure".

[@MsLee-oh7hy]

Thanks for making this video. I am looking for a ring to propose to my boyfriend with.

[@angelaranda8899]

How did it go?

[@MsLee-oh7hy]

Angel Blackhorse 😩we broke up.

[@wj04]

Not exactly about the ring but can we talk about your nails? Do you go to a salon or do them yourself? They look great and I can't ever seem to get mine to look halfway decent

[@MinToni90]

I looked at his nails expecting them to be long and elegant, now I’m just disappointed. 😂 They’re normal.

[@Whyinem]

Awesome work

[@aNsWeRkEy02]

how about two tone ring? gold and white gold? is it viable? so that I can match any metal (belt buckle, watch etc)

[@BrockMcGoff]

Yeah that’s definitely an option!

[@sharid76]

Certainly. That's been a very common option for men's rings - and women's too, of course - for many years. You should be able to go to most online vendors and use "two-tone" as an option in selecting the metals you are seeking. Or, in selecting the style, if its not listed in metals. That's a great way to make sure you coordinate your jewelry choices. Although, if you think of it in terms of your wedding band not being just "everyday jewelry" but a special piece with a particular meaning, it's doubtful that most people would expect you to match it to absolutely everything you wear.😉

[@patrick_jane2164]

should the gap between my finger and the ring if I push it be small or big? can you give me a number for example?

[@BrockMcGoff]

It should be very small, like a couple mm.

[@christiantorrens7267]

I like gold and silver jewelry better because they have the longest history signifying wealth and I like all kind of gemstones set either in gold or silver but I don’t like platinum it doesn’t have a long history and people confused it with silver all the time so instead I like silver band or gold band the precious metals with the longest history of wealth symbolism

[@biznakrivera]

I like James Allen, just keep in mind every online retailer uses the same inventory of diamonds :)

[@Loganersatz]

biznakrivera Tiffany and Cartier are the exception! ❤️

[@asambi69]

Not rely they all buy from the same mining corps.

[@sharid76]

@@Loganersatz - Tiffany and Cartier aren't the only ones, but they do have a basic inventory of diamonds in each location that they actually own in their general stock for their "Brick and Mortar" store locations, where you can go in person to design and/or purchase a ring on site, and walk out with. They also have a group inventory to pull from, plus they can move stones from store to store on pending sales. Many retailers have this availability besides Tiffany and Cartier. VCA - Van Cleef & Arpels - also have diamond inventory on site; plus the independent jewelers who have a smaller on site inventory of stones to work with. It depends solely on how much of their inventory budget they have to sink into a diamond stock. They ALL can get at least overnight delivery of specific stones from whatever supplier with whom they choose to work. They also have **access to** a much larger inventory of diamonds held by diamond holding companies, who make their inventory available to retailers, without the retailers having to invest their inventory dollars in having them on site. For instance, having over 200,000 diamonds on site in one place for one company is simply impossible from an inventory investment, storage space and security level. But, they do have wholesale access to the stones, pending prior sale on a time basis - i.e., first come first served.

[@Loganersatz]

@@sharid76 I understand the point you're trying to make but in regards to the old jewelry houses, it simply isn't true. Tiffany et al sort through the diamonds and choose the best of the best, their cast offs are put into the general population for other stores to look through and access via catalogue. The major houses then have their own private inventory they can move from store to store to use as necessary. No one location would have all of the diamonds, they're dispersed by market and demand across the world. You cannot get a Tiffany selected diamond from James Allen nor would you get a James Allen stone from Cartier. Online retailers take the liberty of compromising on each of the 4 C's to provide a wider range and lower price to their customers, which is their entire business model. I'd hazard to guess that many online discount diamond providers aren't selling top grade D F/IF grade diamonds at all, customers who are willing to spend the amount of money these cost are going to the big houses not only for quality but a luxury experience, not something being shipped to their home by amazon.

[@adamschwenk2597]

Hi my name is Adam Schwenk my right ring finger is a size 12 but not sure what milliliter it is

[@MinToni90]

I know this is late, but the mm is just the width of the band and is totally dependent in your taste. Tho I’d say since your hands sound pretty big, I’d go 7mms at least. Completely up to you though.

[@The.Best.Collector]

I have an 3mm heavyweight court Platinum ring, its really thick but I have small hands so 3mm suited me, my Question is, can a small say 10 point diamond be inserted into the Band without damaging it? Great video 👍

[@Busyshark92]

Apparently firefighters can't cut off a titanium ring. Would have to cut the finger off. "You can wear, it's just not coming off if there is trauma to your finger."

[@lukedavison11]

I cut a titanium ring off it was very hard to cut