The History Of Mens Rings
The wearing of rings on fingers goes way back to the ancient roots of cultures. Over the year since rings were first created they have been made from endless amounts of different elements and materials including silver, stone ivory and the now more modern materials like tungsten and titanium. Gold rings were worn by the Romans on many fingers and can be dated back to 432AD. Men's rings have always had mystical qualities about them, from early cultures up to the present day traditions of engagement and wedding rings.
The history of engagement rings began back in 1215 When pope Innocent III decided that a waiting period for a couple between the betrothal and a marriage should take place . So to indicate this a ring was warn on the 4th finger on the left hand. This is now common practice in many countries although it is still warn on the right hand in some other countries. The choice of this finger dates back to ancient Greeks who thought the Vein Of Love ran through this finger all the way to the heart.
The wearing of a wedding ring dates right back to the ancient Hebrews and has been part of wedding ceremony since the 7th century.
Mens rings come in a whole range of different shapes, sizes, materials and styles. Rings design for men is usually wider than ladies rings and also normally thicker, which in turn, will more often than not make them heavier. For this reason the added weight can make them more expensive due to the extra resources used.
Men's rings are considered one of the most popular mens jewellery pieces and can be a very special gift, especially if given by a woman. Single metal or two tone rings, using materials like titanium, platinum, silver or gold. Also it is becoming more common for men to wear rings set with gems like beryl, jade, coral, topaz, opal and diamonds.