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You've made the biggest decision of you and your partner's lives – you're going to get married !! Everyone has congratulated you and you've been dreaming of that beach honeymoon somewhere hot, but before any of that can happen you need to get some of the essentials done like choose wedding rings and this article is here to help you through the process of choosing one of the most difficult – the mens wedding ring.

Previously only available in simple plain bands, the design of mens wedding band has evolved so much over the last few years it now very near match it's female counterpart with options including everything from gold to silver, diamond, platinum and the male favorite – titanium. Now in terms of choice this change is great, but it does make something else a lot lot harder – making a decision!

So how exactly do you decide what kind of wedding ring you should be going for? Well the reality is you need to think when and where you're going to be wearing it. For example, if you're planning to keep it on 24/7 and work in an office then you're going to be fine with most rings, including even the softest of golds. However if you're a man who's handy with his hands and hiss his days crafting, repairing or building, that pricey gold ring of yours is going to be look old, bruised and battered before the ink has even had a chance to dry on the marriage certificate. In this case, if you want a ring that's going to last then Tungsten or Titanium are the metals for you. Super strong, both of these metals are not only going to be able to withstand being bashed around without breaking, but also are the most resistant to scratches, dents and bends.

However if you think metal is all you need to be considering then think again. Metal is obviously incredibly important in terms of how the ring will look over time, but just as important is having a ring that suits you and your look. Are you someone who likes a more understated look and there would suit a simple styled band or do you like to be the center of attention and after a jewel set ring that is after the same?

And then there's the big old question of budget. How much can you afford to spend? If you have the budget of Brad Pitt then the world of rings is really going to be your oyster, but lets be honest, most of us do not. Does this mean you're going to end up wearing the same ring as every other man you come across? Maybe five years ago, but thanks to the internet and the era of the metrosexual the great news is now finding affordable rings that are also incredibly stylish has suddenly become a whole lot easier with high street jewelers like Goldsmiths and H Samuels having amazing ranges and online you're literally spoiled for choice!

So let's round up what you need to think about before going and making that big big purchase:

1. What's your budget? – Make sure you have a realistic figure in mind and stick to it. It will not only keep your bank manager happy, but will actually focus you and make ring buying a whole lot easier.
2. When are you going to be wearing it? – If you're someone who is not doing heavy manual work then this is not something you're going to have to worry about too much, however if you are then it's important to decide whether you'll be wearing it at work or not. If you and you want you and your wedding ring to survive then you're definitely going to want to be looking at a harder metal
3. What look are you after? – It's easy to get talked up in the dazzling look of a ring, but make sure you do not forget that it needs to look good not just in the shop window, but also on your hand. If it's the opposite style to everything else you own let's be honest … you're not likely to be too keen wearing it after the big day!

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Source by Michelle Crow