Men’s Engagement Rings
June 25, 2009
We all know that diamonds are a girl’s best friend but, what about the guys? We’ve looked at customs of other countries when it comes to engagements and marriage. In some countries, men and women wear wedding bands from the date of engagement and in other countries not only does the bride to be receive a ring the groom to be does as well. Engagement gifts for men vary widely from wrist watches, cars to an actual engagement ring.
We, here in the US, tend to think of a diamond engagement ring as something solely to be given to the bride to be and that’s great but, again what about the guys? Most men prefer not to wear jewelry for a whole host of reasons from finding it a bit effeminate, to their profession and/or they just find it uncomfortable. I can relate to the latter as at times wearing a ring, a bracelet or necklace even gets on my nerves and I love it. So, its no surprise that men would prefer not to wear jewelry.
So, what does one do? Well, I would say let your man choose his perfect wedding band. Men’s wedding bands can be custom made just like your diamond engagement ring. And Dora Bands has a whole host of men’s diamond wedding bands or men’s gold, men’s titanium or men’s platinum wedding bands. With Alexa Rose you have almost an endless supply of ideas from which to draw.
We’ll help you select an existing style from our showroom or we’ll help you create your groom’s wedding band. As a side note, if you have a family diamond we’ll re-set it for you in either a new diamond engagement ring, new diamond pendant or your own custom design. The hardest part will be finding the perfect ring or piece of jewelry. So, do not be afraid to ask us about options or being a bit creative. We’re glad to help.
When you think about it, one has almost as many options for a men’s wedding band as one does for a diamond engagement ring. Call us today at 480.656.0652 or email us (Sales@alexarosejewelry.com). We look forward to working with you.
Men’s Wedding Bands
May 6, 2009
Men's Titanium and Gold Ring
Jewelry for men, traditionally has been limited to the wedding band. And the wedding band has been traditionally a simple yellow or white gold band. Diamonds and other designs were traditionally considered custom or just too fancy for men. Today, however things are different. Men, like woman desire a wedding band that is a statement of their personality. Today, men’s jewelry has come a long way with traditional wedding bands taking a back seat to more contemporary styles and one even has extended choices in metals.
Today, men’s rings (and women’s) come in not only white gold and platinum but also titanium, palladium and/or a combination of the metals. Mixing the metals actually creates textures and color changes that are unique and with Alexa Rose your able to place your stamp on one of our rings. This is part of the personal experience, you get when working with us. We want to ensure that you purchase the exact ring you desire. For us, this means we may custom design your man’s ring or we can combine two styles into one ring or just merely change the metals for you. It’s truly your choice.
And this flexibility extends to any aspect of our business; engagement rings, pendants, earrings or necklaces. We’re here to assist you in creating your perfect piece of jewelry, we’ll even help you select your certified diamond for your engagement ring or re-set a gemstone or diamond into a ring to create a new look. The possibilities are almost endless. Visit us today in our North Scottsdale Boutique at 9917 E Bell Rd #140, on-line at alexarosejewelry.com or phone us at 480-656-0652.
As the economy continues to weigh on everyone minds, I found a study that is quite interesting.
For 2008, brides wedding budget’s actually jumped 5.2% from 2007 but for the first quarter of 2009 the numbers dipped a mere 0.09%. Many brides and grooms are skimping on certain ceremony costs like the photographers, wedding planners, caterers, and invitations. Many couples are asking family friends to photograph their wedding, opting for a less expensive caterer and even doing the invitations themselves. While this may not bode well for some in the bridal industry it does for others.
Items that brides are opting to spend more money to ensure their wedding gown is preserved properly, spending more on the band at the reception, ensuring that they have a day-of -the wedding coordinator and the center pieces at the reception. It would seem that couples are making decisions that best suit their own personal style. Isn’t this how it should be?
We’ve seen quite a few couples, who are opting to design their own engagement ring, skipping on the additional band for her and spending a little more on the groom’s band. Many soon-to-be brides have commented that they really do not feel it is necessary to have an additional band, they would rather spend the money on their soon-to-be husband’s ring especially after he spent so much on the engagement ring.
Our experience has been that couples are opting to do it their way rather than the traditional route. Further, couples are well informed and have been coming in knowing what they are looking for and what they desire.
