I had a friend the other day ask me an interesting question: What do women like in a mens wedding rings? My first thought was to say What does it matter what a woman thinks about it, its just showing that you are married? The more I thought about it, though, I realized he meant what his wife thinks. I gave him some quick answer about just asking her, but as the night went on I found myself thinking more about that question. What exactly do women like in a piece of jewelry that we are never going to wear? I frankly never gave a second thought to the kind of wedding ring that my husband has on because I didnt help him pick it up (though I love the one he got for me).

So what exactly do women like in a mens wedding ring? Well, it probably differs depending on what women you ask. Im a very bare bones person when it comes to jewelry. I like the look of the piece more than what adorns it, so Im pretty basic in what I like in a mens wedding ring. Other women, though, like things that are bright and shiny and hence like stones. Of course, whether they like it on their guys rings might be different then what they like on their own. Argh, so confusing, I know. Traditionally mens rings are more bare bones, though that has more to do with guys tastes then a womens. As far as Ive been told (and gathered from my friends), men dont like their rings that show off too much, they just like them to be there on their finger.

A lot of women, including myself, like a lot of the new metals that are being introduced into the market. Everything from palladium to black ti is being used on rings and men, apparently, are eating it up. They look industrial as well as classy. Plus with grooves, and maybe even a single inlaid diamond, they are versatile and both stand out and lay back at the same time (if that makes sense). Unlike, say, gold or silver, these types of metals seem to match mens personalities a bit better. Though, again, whether or not your woman will like it varies.

When it comes down to it, though, the best way to make sure that your woman likes what you pick out in a mens wedding ring is to either A) talk with them about it or B) have them come with you to pick out his and hers rings. This shouldnt be a guessing game, and you shouldnt be afraid to ask. To be completely honest, most women probably havent thought about what they like in mens jewelry. It can be a learning experience for both of you.