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Three Ways To Personalize Men's Rings Without Adding Gemstones

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Personalizing a men's ring and making it stand out takes a little more creativity than personalizing a women's ring. Although there are exceptions, most men do not want a big, colorful gemstone in their ring, and you have to take this into account. Here are some ways to personalize a ring and give it character without a gemstone.

Add an inscription

When people think of adding an inscription to a ring, they usually assume it should go on the inside. Of course, nobody can see it here. Why not add an inscription to the outside of the ring? As long as it is something you don't mind others reading, this will call some attention to the ring and spark conversations. Even something simple, like the words "love" or "forever," can look nice on a ring that symbolizes a wedding or engagement. You can even use block printing if the ring's wearer feels that cursive script is not masculine enough.

Use a splash of color

If you are having the ring custom-made, you can choose to have a splash of colored metal worked into it. A very thin ring of red, blue, or green-tinted steel will attract a lot of attention. This works best, of course, with rings that are made from titanium or steel, rather than from a precious metal like gold or silver. Since these tougher, non-precious-metal rings are becoming so common for men, this should not be hard to find. You can make the look bolder with a thicker layer of color or a little more subtle with a thin streak.

Have the ring etched

Another option, and another one that works well with lower-end metals like steel, is to have the metal etched. Basically, the jewelry maker will apply a special substance to the ring in a very specific pattern. The substance will eat away at the surface of the ring, giving only the parts it touches a coarser texture. You can have a rope pattern etched into the ring, or choose something more unique like barbed wire or a basket weave pattern. This is a good option for men who like a more rugged look.

Some men like rings made with plain metal and no embellishments, but most are glad to have a ring that stands out a little more. With these ideas, you can create something truly unique that you know he will love.

Contact a company like Solitaire Jewelry for more ideas.


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