The Fashion For Men – A couple of years ago, my Idol (you can said that he is my fashion guru) said that “A man should wear his wedding ring and that’s important. It increases a mans wisdom up to 90%”. In that time, I just said “Yes, I have no idea what are you talking about but yes.”
But nowadays, I can’t agree more with what that old guy said. It’s insane, but it’s true. Gentleman who wear a wedding ring in his finger have a unique aura. It’s traditionally a husband’s responsibility to take care of his family. A wedding ring won’t do this for him, but it’s a constant reminder of the commitment he made when he got married to protect his family, just like how engagement rings are a reminder of your love for each other.
The Rules
There are some traditional rules that have to be obeyed when wearing a ring. Here are just a few:
1. Why is it called ring finger?
A wedding ring must be placed on the ring finger. This tradition dates back to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and ancient Rome, where they all chose to wear their wedding rings on their fourth finger of their left hands, believing the vein there went directly to the heart. As the heart is a symbol of love, it’s important to keep your ring on your ring finger to symbolise your partner always being close to your heart.
2. Just one for you.
Simple is classy, so there’s no need to go for anything too flashy. If you want anything adorning your ring, a simple inscription can work well. This could be on the inner edge of the ring if it’s very personal, or on the outside if it’s more generic. An inscription will also make the ring feel more personal to you.
3. Stick to silver or gold.
Silver and gold is traditional and has many benefits. Both metals are too soft to be pure, so they’re often combined into an alloy to make them more robust. This also helps prevent tarnishing and will help them to last longer. TFFM recommends you choose silver it’s cheaper than gold but still valuable, but this depends on your skin tone. Warm skin tones suit gold, whilst cool tones suit silver. However, if you’re looking for an even more durable option, titanium wedding rings can be an excellent choice. Titanium rings can be lighter than gold yet more durable, making them a good choice for occasions such as marriage.
4. Modified Ring (NO)
Again, the simple phrase is coming again. A ring with a skull motif or label like “SONS” won’t look good in 40 years. You want a timeless piece that will bring you joy over multiple decades, so don’t choose anything too trendy or you might come to regret it later in life.
That’s all the rules by TFFM, but a lot of other sources have their own tips. We respected them with their style and that’s not a big deal, it’s all about you, fellas.
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Alice Cerea,
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