Can Men's Wedding Bands Have Diamonds?
Strong and straightforward has been the major vibe in men’s wedding bands for literal decades. While there’s nothing wrong with a clean, classic look, some men have been asking after something with a little more sparkle.
Here’s the deal, fashion is all about personality and personal preference. But if the shift towards a more sparkly style has you low-key wondering, “can dudes wear diamonds?” then you may just want to stick around.
Traditional vs. Historical
The traditional men’s wedding band is pretty simple. Usually, the picture that comes to mind is a smooth gold band like The James. It’s a stellar piece, but there are no frills about it, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
The classic gold band is always a good choice. But can men get a bit fancier with their jewelry choices, or are diamonds just a girl's best friend?
Historically it wasn’t uncommon for men to wear jewels. In fact, men wore jewelry long before women did, and they were all about it.
Men regularly wore gold, giant gems, and other accessories. The more bougie, the better. This jewelry was considered quite high fashion, and ornate jewelry and big ole shiny stones became a symbol of wealth and power.
More recently, we’re talking around the 20th century. More understated fashion started showing up across all men's jewelry. Long story short, men have been wearing diamonds for a long time. Not wearing stones is actually the more recent trend.
Simple Still Slaps
If you’re not into all the glitz and glitter, it’s no big deal. Your wedding band should be a representation of your style. (Plus, you’re gonna wear it every day. You should probably find one you like the look of.)
Classic styles like The James are here for good, hey, they’re classic for a reason, and they’ll never go out of style. That simple style is constantly evolving tho, and if you’d like to keep it contemporary, you can still cool down the flash.
Take The Daniel. It’s a modern version of the classic band. The sharper lines and bolder, more industrial look give it a major update. It stays true to a less is more style while bringing it into the 21st century.
So You’re Into Sparkle
These days, more and more men are taking back the diamond. That can mean adding a dash of sparkle or straight adorning yourself in gems. If sparkly is your style, the options are endless.
Subtle Shine
The Andrew is a classic, simple men’s wedding band with an exciting twist. It's got those gorgeous smooth lines, and we love with some unexpected sparkle sprinkled in.
Those smooth, solid lines cut to a crispy edge filled with pavé diamonds. The side-eye diamond placement means you get all that sparkle (and all those diamonds) in a super understated package.
Not to mention it’s absolutely eye-catching from every angle and that we love.
Tall Dark and Diamond Studded
There’s certainly nothing wrong with adding a little more sparkle to your swagger, and The Ethan is pure proof of concept. The band's masculine profile is only elevated by all those glorious diamonds.
The clean, robust profile matched with an asymmetrical band of pavé diamonds is an elevated and uniquely modern look that we are absolutely loving.
The off-center band of diamonds adds an interesting perspective to the silhouette that is only enhanced by the gold finish. A matte look lets the diamonds do all the work while lending a more industrial vibe. The high shine is giving everything to the gold, and the hammered finish adds dimension and movement. You really can’t go wrong.
Texture and Sparkle
Looking for something slightly different and completely unique? The Elijah delivers on all fronts.
It’s giving your grandfather's watch in the best possible way, as in classic, timeless sophistication with a modern point of view.
The smooth texture of the polished finish plays off the light, while the intricate brick-like detail creates cool dimension. The studded pavé diamonds lend eye-catching sparkle to the double-take-worthy band.
All that shiny gold, intricate detail, and brilliant sparkle make for one unstoppable combo, and we are so here for it.
Are You Down With The Sparkles?
At the end of the day, it’s not really a matter of if men’s wedding bands can have diamonds. It’s a matter of if you want diamonds.
It’s all about personal style and preference. So give yourself a vibe check. Are you into it? Do you want to wear diamonds every day? There’s no wrong answer. There are many gorge options on both sides of the coin, and tradition swings both ways.
If you are dying for a deciding factor, you may want to consider your lifestyle–don’t worry, we’ll help.
Busy Bands
You can have diamonds on your bands no matter what you do, but if you have busy hands, there are things to consider. If you work with your hands and do a lot of manual labor, that may have a significant effect on your choices.
See, diamonds won’t scratch on anything but another diamond which is easy enough to avoid. Gold, on the other hand, is much softer, so it can get a little dinged up on the job site. If you’re wild with your hands, you may even lose stones.
But hey, that doesn’t mean you can’t have it all. Many men choose to wear a substitute ring to work, like a silicone band, while some decide to keep it more simple. The choice is entirely up to you.
Either way, if you are working with power tools, especially table saws, wearing a rubber ring at work is a great idea. In most cases, it will break instead of catching and keep your fingers out of trouble.
And hey, you can always wear your nice ring when you leave the shop. It’s the best of both worlds, fancy things and keeping all your fingers. Who doesn’t love that combo?
Smooth Moves
If you don’t work with your hands outside of a little keyboard labor, you’ve got far less to worry about.
Those who work at desk jobs, teachers, musicians, professional gamers, etc. Your fingers are probably spending most of their time out of harm's way. That means you can do whatever you want. Get fancy. Keep it simple. The sky is the limit.
Ready For The Real Deal?
So, are you entering your diamond days? These simple stones are a symbol of strength, endurance, and love, obvi. And they’re a gorgeous statement that’s not just for the ladies.
Anyone can wear diamonds. Whether you want to or not is totally up to you, and more and more men are saying heck yes to sparkle. No matter your lifestyle, you can choose to style it up or dress it down. The choice couldn’t be more personal, and it’s all yours.
