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A change is quietly happening in the fashion world. Jewelry is being more and more worn in catwalks – a marked departure from the tradition that clothing is the mainstay of catwalks. It is notable that wearing multiple rings is the in thing and men are not far behind from women. Although rings are not bound by gender, it was primarily looked upon as a favorite for women. For men, rings were more closely related to the special occasion of life like wedding.  Things are now set to change with more and more emphasis being given to men wearing rings for fashion. Ear rings have already been a staple choice in men’s fashion and rings or wedding bands have now started earning its place.

Shopping for wedding bands for men has now become a bit complicated as there are just too many choices. Gone are the days when the choice was limited to gold and silver. There are many more metals that have been added to the list of ring making. Similarly, styles and designs have also multiplied. The most difficult situation that you might face is to know where to start the process of shopping.  What are the things to be considered that can make the process of selection easy has been discussed in this article.

Know your lifestyle

Before looking at the styles and designs of rings start looking at your own lifestyle. This would give you proper direction in searching for rings that are right for you. It should be made clear that all types of rings cannot be worn for all occasions. Similarly all rings would not be suitable for all kinds of lifestyles. Rings are worn on the hands and how the hands are used in daily life plays an important role in deciding the metal and design of rings that would be suitable for you. Your profession should also be considered for the purpose. It does not make sense to go for some style and design that can get damaged when working with the hands.

For sportsmen

It is difficult for sportsmen to wear rings that have delicate designs or made from softer metals. Sporting activities can expose the ring to harsh treatment that can dent or damage the metal. Wearing a heavy metal during sporting action is also not comfortable and conducive for sports.  Therefore, selecting a light weight and hard metal like Titanium is the only choice.

There are certain sports that might entail removal of rings. This can result in rings getting lost. Therefore investing too much on rings would not make sense. At the same time, when the ring is worn it should be enough fashionable to satisfy you. Titanium is resistant to chemical reactions and can withstand sweat and saline water that makes it the best choice.

For professionals working at construction sites

When selecting wedding bands, the tough and difficult working conditions at construction sites have to be taken into consideration for men who work there. To make rings withstand the tough conditions, it has to be made from some metal that is completely scratch resistant, has a tough and hard surface and is also light weight.  Tungsten Carbide is the most appropriate metal for rings to be used in such conditions. Log on to www.mensweddingbands.com to know more about the different styles and designs that are available. The only thing to ensure when buying Tungsten wedding bands is that it should be hypoallergenic to your skin. The alloy is mostly hypoallergenic but not hundred percent. Therefore, check the detailed metal composition of the metal to detect any harmful elements in it before buying.

Electrical and mechanical professionals

If your profession entails working in an environment that exposes you to electrical installations or you have to work on and with machines then your choice of rings get highly restricted. The ring material has to be such so that it is a low conductor of heat and electricity. None of the metals like gold, silver, platinum, titanium, palladium, stainless steel, cobalt chrome or tungsten carbide would be suitable for use at such places. If you have rings made from any of these metals, you cannot wear it at the work place. If you intend to have a ring for continuous wear then you are left with the only choice of ceramic rings which are non conductor of heat and electricity.

For the computer professional

Although the working conditions of computer professionals are much less prone with hazards, wearing gold and silver rings may not be appropriate for them. Both are soft metals that can get scratched and dented during working. Platinum can never be considered due to high cost. Wearing Titanium rings would be ideal as it is light weight, comfortable to wear, looks beautiful, is available in different colors and above all it does not get scratched in any circumstances. The shine and dazzle is retained in all kinds of working conditions.

Consider your taste and match it with your personality

Having gone through the process of selecting the right material, focus on the style and design of the ring that displays your style and taste. It also has a direct connection to your personality. As wedding bands are supposed to be worn throughout the life, its design has to be matching with almost anything and everything that you wear. Keeping the design simple but appealing is the best way to make it most versatile in application. The idea is not to be too much outrageous. Adding a stone to the ring like diamond or ruby can make it look more elegant and classy. Those with a more expressive and outgoing personality might prefer bold designs as they do not mind being flashy. Whatever you choose, it has to supplement your personality.

The bottom line in ring selection is not always the price and style but the person, his personality and lifestyle. The better you are in understanding what would suit you, better you are placed in selecting the ring that is just perfect for you.