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

Sheepdog149

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The Jackal

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I may be a bit biased but any rings I wear are rings that I make myself. I make rings out of old British Florin and Half Crown coins as well as old India 1 Rupee coins which I also gold plate or antique depending on preference

That is quite impressive. I wouldn't even know where to begin to do something like that.

I've never really been a ring wearer, although I've tried on several occasions. I don't think I've found anything that just looks right on my hands. I would like to get some sort of signet or family ring that is worthy of being passed down at some point.
 

TheOldFashioned

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Just (hope the wife doesn't see) my wedding ring:
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At the time of getting married had the title of shop floor manager. Wanted/needed something tough and abrasion resistant, so went with tungsten carbide. Hammered detailing, small inlaid sapphire, and laser etching on the ID for personal touches.
 

Sonero

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I have been on a ring binge lately but was hoping to find a general mens jewelry thread. Anyway this thread has me excited. When my rings come in I will post pics.

I've got a few 925 and Tungsten rings on the way. My taste runs between Guido and Jhonny Depp. Been getting into leather mixed with 925 silver....usually coming from Mexico.

Am I allowed to post bracelet pics on here or do we need another thread ?
 

Edward

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My latest ring - one of five or six I have sized for pinky wear (exclusively on the left now as my right pinky carries one ring I always wear no matter what, a 40th birthday present from Herself) - is one of these:

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Picked it up as it reminded me of the first souvenir type ring I ever wanted, but at the time didn't buy because the spider on that version was 3D and known for catching / breaking. I like my rings chunky and not prone to easy damage so I can wear 'em without worry.

In 2020, I have my eye on a few more souvenir types sized to fit my right ring finger; got 'em for the front two fingers on both hands, though I don't always wear 'em all together - it's nice to have options to flip rings around between different fingers on different days.
 

Edward

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I have been on a ring binge lately but was hoping to find a general mens jewelry thread. Anyway this thread has me excited. When my rings come in I will post pics.

I've got a few 925 and Tungsten rings on the way. My taste runs between Guido and Jhonny Depp. Been getting into leather mixed with 925 silver....usually coming from Mexico.

Am I allowed to post bracelet pics on here or do we need another thread ?

The thread you started a couple of years ago on this was good, from memory - https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/should-men-wear-bracelets.90353/ - a lot of good photos on there. I keep meaning to post a shot of my handcuffs bracelet on it. (Also recently been tempted by a Viking type one; several hundred years ago some of my mother's family were Norse Vikings...).
 

Sonero

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The thread you started a couple of years ago on this was good, from memory - https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/should-men-wear-bracelets.90353/ - a lot of good photos on there. I keep meaning to post a shot of my handcuffs bracelet on it. (Also recently been tempted by a Viking type one; several hundred years ago some of my mother's family were Norse Vikings...).

Right you are. I forgot about that thread . I was actually looking at a silver 925 handcuff bracelet but instead I went with the Barbed Wire version :) It arrives soon.

I just posted two from Mexico on the bracelet thread.

Thanks for reminding me :)
 

Sonero

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Do you size your rings for certain seasons summer/winter due to finger shrinkage and do you allow for weight loss/gain when sizing ?

I am just getting into rings and sizing can get crazy at times for these reasons. I was curious to know what everyone does.
 

seres

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My hands change size slightly during the day, and I'm sure during the seasons. So I bought a set of sizing rings, both a narrow set and a wide set, and check the sizing and comfort at various times. When I find a size that works best, I can take that ring to the jeweler so he knows EXACTLY what size to make my ring.
 

bn1966

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Thinking about getting into rings aside from my wedding ring, will have to get my head around the sizing as the ones I’m interested in will be Internet purchases.
 

1967Cougar390

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Thinking about getting into rings aside from my wedding ring, will have to get my head around the sizing as the ones I’m interested in will be Internet purchases.

I would think that any local jeweler should be able to help you with sizing your finger. I would also think, an internet jeweler should be able to supply you with a ring sizer prior to purchasing their product. These are just my thoughts and I hope it helps you with your decision.

Steven
 

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