Men rings - How to choose? What do you wear?

[alanfgag]

So this hallmark became like an itch to me that I had to scratch. I just felt the need to decode it. Here are my findings:

JX - Makers mark. It appears to have been made by Jewelex New York Ltd. See screen grab below.

Orb with Cross - Designation for platinum.

950 - Fineness in weight per 1000.

Castle - Edinburgh Scotland assay office mark.

O - Date mark for 2013.

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Thanks again... I cross posted with you. Yes, my research shows the same and though I've not seen a stamp from Jewelex that looks like that on my ring, I don't find another maker using those letters. I did write to them with these photos but haven't had a reply. They seem to be a large company based in India with offices in many places, though not in Britain as far as I could see.

 

[John_Z]

Thanks again... I cross posted with you. Yes, my research shows the same and though I've not seen a stamp from Jewelex that looks like that on my ring, I don't find another maker using those letters. I did write to them with these photos but haven't had a reply. They seem to be a large company based in India with offices in many places, though not in Britain as far as I could see.

No problem. I enjoyed the detective work

 

[John_Z]

I’m wearing this ‘63 University of California, Berkeley ring today

 

[Jon Crow]

I wear a Welsh rose gold wedding ring engraved with gra mo chroi and a silver with gold inlay LOTR one ring

 

[John_Z]

This is another of my class rings.

 

[So33]

Wedding ring. Ordered 39 years ago, 24 karat, It’s getting thinner with wear.

 

[rogueclimber]

My two favourites, from Good Art!

 

[Trenchfriend]

Got it in clothing store for 13 bucks. From the Beeline Group's SIX jewelry brand. It seems to be rhodium-plated stainless steel. Got some weight!

 

[NeutronStar]

If you’re getting into rings it’s worth buying a ring sizing kit. They’re dirt cheap and a finger pain and wallet saver.

 

[AHP91]

1930s novelty skull ring I bought

 

[wayose]

Okay, from my maternal heritage (Indian) men traditionally wear jewellery (and often much of it). In the culture it is both traditional and a status symbol. Till today a mans jewellery is reflective of the caste into which he belongs and serves as a social identification for such things as marriage, job prospects etc. Men often wear heirloom pieces, religious (often associated with astrology) and fashion pieces. From my paternal heritage (Portuguese) men wearing jewellery is often associated with family tradition (eg., signet rings etc). So I often wear quite a bit of jewellery.

So first I would agree with Edward that "Real men" wear whichever rings they like. I think it depends on the man and his confidence. But there are a few simple rules I like to follow:
- The size of the ring should be related to the size of the finger. [I wear a two tone (white/yellow gold) thumb ring in a millgrain setting which is quite wide]. There is nothing more ostentatious than a pinkie ring that is so large that it overshadows the other fingers of the hand. [My pinkie finger is only about 1cm wide and the smaller the ring the more classy it looks].
- There is a difference between a pinkie ring and a signet ring. The latter bearing a crest of sorts, the former not necessarily [i.e., a signet ring may be worn on the little finger].
- Except for heirloom pieces, the colour of the metal for all rings should be the same (white/yellow).
- I have both a family signet ring (with paternal crest) as well as several pinkie rings. The pinkie rings are all gemstone set and so I like to match the colour of the gem stone to the dominant colour of the clothing I wear.
- The number of jewellery pieces on a mans hand should roughly be the same (counting watch and bracelet) for each.
- Assuming one ring on each finger, there should be no more than 3 rings worn at a time. Sorry Edward five/six rings is really overkill.
- Allow space between rings so that each may be individually appreciated. So if I'm wearing my signet ring (right ring finger) I won't wear my pinkie ring (normally right hand) as well. سعر الذهب في الامارات
- It is pretentious and condescending to wear clearly cultural jewellery you don't have a link to. [So if you're not Mexican/Native American stay out of their business]. It is my maternal family's tradition that whenever a boy reaches 18 he is presented with an originally minted gold coin bearing the image of King George VI with his title "IND IMP" [King George was the last "Emperor of India" before India's independence and in my family it symbolizes the boy's independence from the family]. I would really take offense to seeing a German, for example, wear the image of the "Emperor of India".
- It is always better to wear a few pieces, that you can explain your personal link to (rather than, for example "Kieth Richards wore it").
- Diamonds may be worn, but keep the ct size small, or else it looks gaudy. Also ensure that if your wearing a solitaire set diamond that the setting is masculine (i.e., avoid prong settings).

I hope this helps.

A man’s ring should reflect his personality and confidence. Signet rings, bold metal bands, Viking-inspired designs, or military rings all highlight masculinity in different ways. Simplicity and substance matter more than flashy designs. Choose a ring that resonates with your style and story.

 

[alanfgag]

Wedding ring. Ordered 39 years ago, 24 karat, It’s getting thinner with wear.

Nice to see. Do you think thinner or compressed (denser) from years of wear?

 

[alanfgag]

This is a custom project I designed and had produced with a nice young jeweler who has a storefront at the end of my street. The platinum band posted sometime back came from his estate findings.

I had a twenty gram Swiss pure gold bar intended for wear as a pendant. I had thought it was a plated piece, but then it was old and likely given as a gift to my Mom from a business associate sometime in the 1960s-70s (she was a department store buyer and had business friends in Europe and later Asia that would gift her with luxury items she wouldn't buy for herself). Had it tested and it was indeed real. So we went through a few iterations of a 24K band, trying to incorporate mass and texture to make for a wearable piece that would wear well in a soft material. The CAD estimate came out over 30 grams so I added a half ounce gold medallion coin. The coin had 10% copper added so in actuality the ring came out about .96 or so and has a bit of a rose tint from the copper alloy. After casting and working it came out to 26.5 grams, which I think is a happier wearing heft than the originally estimated 32 grams. We wound up with a 9 gram overage in a little gold button, whose value in trade made an even exchange for the cost of the fabrication. All in all, a nice project and fun collaboration.

 

[BBhatt]

Opal Stone and 22k

 

[pjh360]

I wear the oura ring as a wedding band. It is nice because it stays charged for about 7 days and tracks you heartrate, steps and sleep cycles. Its like a dashboard for your body.

 

[IrishStu]

Silver Claddagh ring