Secrets of the choice of an ideal ring for the man: guide to style and value

All perfectly know that history likes to repeat. Men's rings became not an exception here also. If was considered several decades ago that and acceptable for men only the wedding ring will be decent (and – very modest, without stones or any excesses), then now everything returned into place. Not to surprise anybody with a large signet, a ring with precious any more (or not really) a stone, graceful elaborate elements.
History of "men's" rings contains already many centuries or even the millennia. In the ancient time this ornament acted as confirmation of the high status of the owner. A bit later – demonstrated to occupation (rings were carried by shamans, doctors, sorcerers, prophets). It is interesting that not everyone was allowed to carry rings, and in the different countries it was possible to bear serious responsibility for violation of the law, up to deprivation of life! Now it is possible to carry a signet or a ring without any fears, supplementing the image or emphasizing identity. The main thing – to choose a ring it is competent, considering some simple rules and aspects.

Main aspects of the choice of a ring

The choice of jewelry for men is not so big, but having understood what features have different types of rings, it is easy to find "" which will successfully add an image. On the first place, and it is quite natural and clear, there are wedding rings. On the second – usual products most of which often rush "for every day". The third place can be given to signets and rings safely.

Let's consider in more detail each of types. The most minimalist it is possible to call wedding rings. Usually they successfully do without any excesses – a smooth surface (sometimes there is an engraving) and lack of decorative elements.

Usual rings most of which often rush in everyday life have much general with wedding. The pretentiousness is not inherent in them – everything simply and at the same time stylish. The only difference – is allowed use of decorative elements though gemstones are not included into their number.

Signets and rings quite often confuse. They have one common feature – an element of a flat form which is in the middle. If it is a signet, there can be as a decor initials, images, symbols. In rings this place is honourable occupy gemstones.
Selection of material for production of rings for men is extremely extensive. Good old gold which is considered to be the most popular metal for jewelry does not give in the millennia. This precious metal has the mass of advantages – it is perfectly polished, richly looks, with firmness maintains mechanical influence and does not become covered by spots or scratches. Silver is cheaper option. Though it looks too rather attractively, hardly this metal will be combined with a dress coat or a dress suit.

One more excellent, but not cheap option – a ring from platinum. This looks a premium class metal expensively, richly and somewhat brutally. From advantages:
even time over platinum is practically not subject – the surface remains clean and sparkling;
platinum is among the most dense metals that excludes deformation or damages;
metal has only four tests with the high content of platinum – it demonstrates that it does not contain the minimum quantity of impurity.

When choosing it is necessary to be guided also by own preferences. Some like a ring without any elaborate details, a classical form. Another – more modern jewelry with stylish elements. The third – rings to which the rich look is given by gemstones. One more option – rings with an engraving. The only thing what it is necessary to pay attention to – if rushes several jewelry at once, a great option will be to pick up them in one style. Extremely krichashche or even the set in which each of rings strikingly differs vulgarly looks.

What else should be considered, choosing a ring? The main thing governed – it has to be an easy fit on a finger, at the same time not "fly". Perfectly, if there is an opportunity to try on a ring on a finger, and to be convinced at the same time that neither with putting on, nor with removal no problems arise. Small nuance – it is better to do fitting in a quiet state, not after the street at all (air temperature can affect in many respects fingers – during a heat they often swell, and here on a frost can even slightly decrease in the diameter).

Value and symbolism

It is interesting that the ring can tell a lot of things about the owner. If with a wedding ring everything is clear – it demonstrates that the man is already busy and it is better to pay attention to other elect, will be able to decipher value of other jewelry the few.

Ring – a symbol of the power. Not for nothing great emperors, Pharaohs, tsars wore such jewelry – the rich, with large gemstones. The ring on a male finger symbolizes also wealth, prosperity, commitment.

The signet testifies to self-confidence, the forces. Often on such jewelry it is possible to see various symbols or inscriptions. Usually they notify that the owner belongs to any society or brotherhood. Also club rings have the same value.

Also ornament metal can tell about the owner. Gold is usually carried by men with prosperity, businessmen, owners of the companies or enterprises. Silver – men who have enough means to spend them for jewelry. Only very rich men as this precious metal is considered one of the most expensive can afford platinum.

How to pick up a ring under style and a way of life

That the ring looked most harmoniously with the owner, it is important to select correctly it, paying the maximum attention to many nuances and details. The first what to consider – a way of life. If the man active, prefers to spend much time with friends, acts as the frequenter of clubs, cafe, bars, with pleasure attends friendly parties, it is better to stop the choice on the simplest, but at the same time stylish and modern rings.
The man actively is engaged in business, spends all forces for development of the company, often meets partners and conducts business negotiations?
It is better to give preference to rings with rings – the shining diamond perfectly will be suitable for a meeting with potential customers or contractors. The signet, the main thing will be quite good option also – it has to be made of gold or platinum. It is even better not to consider cheap options – it will look during business negotiations extremely modestly.

How to choose rings if ahead the celebration and wants to be celebrated on surrounding the most positive impression? The main thing – it has to be not too large, otherwise all attention will be directed to the "cobble-stone" closing practically all phalanx of a finger.
It is important that rings corresponded also to style. The classical suit or a tuxedo are perfectly combined with gold or platinum jewelry. For sports style it is better to pick up less bright rings – silver or even steel rings will be appropriate here. They will be suitable also for daily carrying.

Councils for leaving and carrying

As well as any jewelry, rings for men need special leaving. Especially important competently to look after them if they rush daily and are exposed to negative impact. It both sweat, and atmospheric precipitation, and ultraviolet.

That rings constantly remained tidy and shining, it is important to follow a number of simple rules:
Before performance of any works in which aggressive or abrasive means are used it is better to remove rings – some substances can come into contact with precious metal that will come to the end with emergence of spots on them.
Going to a sunbed or a sauna, too it is better to remove a ring. Too high temperatures can have an adverse effect on their appearance too.
After carrying a ring it is obligatory to wipe it with soft fabric. It is desirable that it had no fleecy surface.

If the ring is decorated by a precious or semiprecious stone, to avoid contact with soapsuds, cosmetics, medicines which contain acetone.
It is safely possible to clean the ring decorated by diamond soapsuds (a great option – shampoo or liquid soap). It is better not to use laundry soap for these purposes – gemstone can grow dull and lose the appeal.

To store rings only separately from each other. For this purpose small sacks from soft material will be ideal. It will prevent jewelry from appearance of scratches which inevitably arise at contact.

Competently also to choose the place for storage of rings. Ideally this room with low humidity and stable temperature. On jewelry direct sunshine should not get at all.

Periodically it is also recommended to clean rings. If this usual wedding ring or a signet, it is possible to cope with cleaning independently. For this purpose it is enough to use soft fabric and special means. In a case with elaborate rings which have many decorative elements or are decorated with gemstones, it is better to entrust cleaning to professionals. It will cost much not so, and with guarantee the serious damage will not be caused to a product.

Carrying, as well as leaving, has the nuances. It is necessary to select rings competently, otherwise from the stylish brutal or business man it will be easy to pass into the category of the clown covered with the sparkling and bright knickknacks that usually causes only laughter and bewilderment of people around.
The first rule – on one hand there have to be jewelry executed in one style and a shade. The most unsuccessful combination – silver and gold. It testifies only to one – about lack of taste. Even if it is the most expensive and modern jewelry, the effect will be completely opposite, than it is expected.

Not to abuse also quantity of jewelry. As much as possible, on their one hand has to be only three (two rings are considered ideal).
Not to forget also about proportionality. If the hand too thick, with short fingers, perfectly approaches a ring of the average sizes. On a thin hand with long fingers to choose a thin ring. The large brawny hand will be perfectly added by a massive signet or a ring.

Frequent mistakes when choosing a ring and as to avoid them

As it is repeatedly proved in practice, the most widespread mistake – purchase of a ring "not by the size". If purchase of a big ring is still remediable (the master in a jewelry workshop will be able to adjust it), then with too hardly put on signet there will be a real crash. It is good if to remove it it will turn out with soap, otherwise after the one and only fitting it is necessary to ask for the help the jeweler.

One more mistake which often happens when choosing a ring – discrepancy to style. It is obligatory to solve for himself where exactly it will rush. If it is everyday life, it is better to give preference to simple, but stylish rings. The sports suit or shorts and an undershirt in combination with the large ring decorated with very expensive diamond – a great way to draw attention to itself, but hardly an impression of what was seen at people around will be positive. And here if business meetings with potential partners are coming, such ring by all means will play a role.

You should not forget also that jewelry, as well as clothes, can get out of fashion. It does not concern "universal" rings which have the strict form with lack of additional elements. And here rings which last century were fashionable can be absolutely inappropriate now, and irrespective of an image. Not to make the wrong choice, it is previously best of all to thumb through magazines with councils of stylists or to ask for the help the Internet – usually here easy to find all necessary information on trends.

Men's rings if they are chosen correctly, successfully emphasize all advantages of the owner and are even capable to hide some shortcomings. For this reason with purchase it is better not to hurry, selecting ornament according to the style, a way of life and financial opportunities.