Men's Engagement Ring

Whenever we think about engagement rings, the first thing that pops into our head is an image of a beautiful solitaire diamond ring flanked with semi precious stones for the woman. Woman's engagement rings in different designs and styles are much advertised by leading jewelry designers and jewelry houses. However, engagement ring for men are more of an afterthought and until recently it was hard to find a good selection of such rings. But nowadays, many jewelry designers are aware that men too need to have some good styles in engagement rings. Choosing the right style of engagement ring for men is very important. Unlike women's engagement ring, men's rings need to be less ornate and flashy.

Engagement Ring Designs for Men

Although any woman would be offended if her engagement ring does not have a huge rock (preferably diamond) which is of a flawless cut along with an impressive carat fashioned in gold and platinum, when it comes to men, the simpler it is, the classier it would look. Simple bands which are thin or thick are great as engagement ring for men. If you want the best, then why not opt for the Cartier Trinity ring. It is actually a wedding band, but you can choose this as an engagement ring too. It is made by the famous jewelry house Cartier and it features three interlocking rings in three different gold hues which are white, pink and yellow. The simplicity of its design along with its incredible craftsmanship, makes it one of the most elegant rings ever. Men can choose the simple un-embellished plain Cartier Trinity ring, and they can purchase the pave diamond encrusted one for their partner.

For those men who would like something more simple, then a simple engagement ring that is like a wedding band will work quite well. You will be surprised to know that there are many variations of the band style of ring. Men's wedding ring designs in gold or silver look very elegant and minimalistic. You can also choose to have a matte finish on the ring or a satin polished finish. A unique wedding band with a ribbed edge or a ring with a different gold tone like white or rose are also good options. These type of rings are unique and at the same type not too flashy and over the top. You can even choose a woven patterned ring that looks like bamboo strips weaved together for a clean and classic look. If you want to try something different, then why not go for a simple gold band with a white gold strip that is inlayed in between.

If you are worried that the ring might get scratched while working, you can choose a tougher material for your engagement ring. There are many men's ring that are made with metals like tungsten and titanium that are scratch resistant and durable. Tungsten rings for men are available in many designs like carved and etched rings and they look manly and minimalistic. If you are looking for men's diamond ring designs, then the best design would be a wide ring in either white gold or platinum with small baguette diamonds encrusted in the centerline of the ring. Pave diamonds set all along the edge or the centerline of the ring are also good designs for engagement ring for men.

While choosing an engagement ring, whether it is a gold ring or tungsten ring, make sure that it is not too ornate and is simple enough to be worn everyday. There are many designs of men's engagement ring available at leading jewelers and jewelry houses and you can choose one that feels and looks good.