{"id":518243,"date":"2020-05-20T08:00:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T12:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/?p=518243"},"modified":"2025-03-05T01:53:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T06:53:28","slug":"rings-for-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/rings-for-men\/","title":{"rendered":"Rings for Men: A Man&#8217;s Guide To Wearing Rings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a no-nonsense guide to how to wear rings as a man.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11220\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11220\" style=\"width: 1595px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11220 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Floral-print-and-shorts-2.jpg\" alt=\"Watch and ring\" width=\"1595\" height=\"2010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Floral-print-and-shorts-2.jpg 1595w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Floral-print-and-shorts-2-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Floral-print-and-shorts-2-768x968.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Floral-print-and-shorts-2-813x1024.jpg 813w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Floral-print-and-shorts-2-1440x1815.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Floral-print-and-shorts-2-1140x1437.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Floral-print-and-shorts-2-720x907.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Floral-print-and-shorts-2-652x822.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Floral-print-and-shorts-2-570x718.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Floral-print-and-shorts-2-360x454.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Floral-print-and-shorts-2-180x227.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1595px) 100vw, 1595px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11220\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s tackle the elephant in the room: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should men wear rings?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In short, wear a ring because you want to wear one. If you\u2019re married, wear one on the finger your culture commonly wears one on. If you\u2019re married and don\u2019t want to wear one, that\u2019s just fine, too. There\u2019s nothing that dictates you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wear rings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, this doesn\u2019t extend to rings of significance for something you\u2019re not a part of. It\u2019s poor form to wear a class ring for, say, your country\u2019s military academy if you didn\u2019t attend it. Or wearing the ring of a college fraternity you were never in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, in general, if you want to wear a ring that fits, go for it!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #01162b;color:#01162b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #01162b;color:#01162b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/rings-for-men\/#The_Meaning_of_the_Fingers_and_Rings\" >The Meaning of the Fingers and Rings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/rings-for-men\/#The_Average_Mens_Ring_Size\" >The Average Men&#8217;s Ring Size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/rings-for-men\/#A_Mens_Ring_Size_Chart\" >A Men&#8217;s Ring Size Chart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/rings-for-men\/#How_Should_a_Mans_Ring_Fit\" >How Should a Man\u2019s Ring Fit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/rings-for-men\/#Styling_Rings_How_To_Wear_Multiple_Rings\" >Styling Rings: How To Wear Multiple Rings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/rings-for-men\/#Should_You_Mix_Metals_on_Rings\" >Should You Mix Metals on Rings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/rings-for-men\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/rings-for-men\/#Rings_for_Men_Conclusion\" >Rings for Men: Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Meaning_of_the_Fingers_and_Rings\"><\/span>The Meaning of the Fingers and Rings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rings, in general, signify either <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tradition<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">affiliation<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Perhaps the most common, at least in the West, is exchanging wedding rings. Rings to symbolize love, marriage, and fidelity date back to Ancient Greece. People in the Middle Ages in Europe believed a vein on the third finger (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vena amori)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the left hand connected directly to the heart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wedding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rings for men<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the United States weren\u2019t common until the First World War. At the time, it was done as a symbol of love for one\u2019s spouse. But, it also carried a broader meaning of thoughts of home and family left behind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rings are used as symbols of achievement or affiliation. In athletic pursuits, championships commemorated rings. A school class has a ring. It might be engraved with the year, the name of your school, and your name. Social clubs and military units may have rings to show their affiliation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Pointer Finger<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_518326\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-518326\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shadoweff wp-image-518326 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Solar-Signet-Ring.jpg\" alt=\"Solar Signet Ring\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Solar-Signet-Ring.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Solar-Signet-Ring-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Solar-Signet-Ring-797x1024.jpg 797w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Solar-Signet-Ring-768x987.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Solar-Signet-Ring-1195x1536.jpg 1195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-518326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Miansai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing a ring on the pointer or index finger was the most common location for a man\u2019s ring for centuries. It generally denoted a family\u2019s status or crest and was therefore considered a symbol of power. It\u2019s still common today and is a good location for a ring you might not wear every day. This finger does plenty of work if you do quite a bit of handwriting, so be mindful of that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Middle Finger<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_518327\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-518327\" style=\"width: 1340px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-518327 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bernard-Moyer.jpg\" alt=\"Ring on middle finger\" width=\"1340\" height=\"2014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bernard-Moyer.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bernard-Moyer-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bernard-Moyer-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bernard-Moyer-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bernard-Moyer-1022x1536.jpg 1022w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-518327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Keesler Air Force Base<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the longest finger on the hand, it\u2019s one we subconsciously use quite often. Wearing a ring on this finger isn\u2019t especially common and can be a little uncomfortable. But, as it is so large, it might work for a statement ring in a situation where you might not be doing manual tasks. If you wear multiple rings, choosing to wear one of them on your middle finger may be inconvenient. You don\u2019t want your rings to hit each other and cause scratches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Ring Finger<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Called the \u2018ring finger&#8217; for a few reasons. Traditionally, this is where people wore rings of commitment and fidelity. As such, it follows we\u2019d wear rings of association and accomplishment on this finger, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which hand people wear their wedding ring on depends on local customs. In many Western cultures, couples wear wedding rings on the left-hand ring finger. However, in Germany and in predominately Orthodox Christian countries wearing it on the right-hand ring finger is the norm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Pinky Rings<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_518329\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-518329\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-518329 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pinky-Ring.jpg\" alt=\"Pinky Ring\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pinky-Ring.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pinky-Ring-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pinky-Ring-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pinky-Ring-768x959.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-518329\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: @miansai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinky rings are a surprisingly complex and controversial topic. Traditionally, these rings were worn by individuals in authority and would be engraved with their unique seal. They\u2019d use this ring to press onto the wax, \u201csealing\u201d and authenticating official correspondence or other documents. Today, aristocracy and royalty in Western countries may wear this as a \u2018signet\u2019 ring on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pinky finger <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of their left hand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But one doesn\u2019t have to have royal blood to wear this. It, somewhat unfortunately, got a bad rap after being adopted by Mafiosi. Caricatures of mobsters wearing diamond-encrusted rings on their little fingers bastardized an otherwise noble tradition. All this is to say that if you\u2019d like to wear one, you don&#8217;t have to have a reason.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Thumb Rings<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A thumb ring for men is a frequent choice for many around the world but rather uncommon in the West. It\u2019s a bigger finger and will, of course, require a bulkier ring. It can be rather cumbersome. We evolved primates use our opposable thumbs a lot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jokes aside, a thumb ring is a bold choice. And it can be nice for spacing purposes if you\u2019d like to wear multiple rings on the same hand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Average_Mens_Ring_Size\"><\/span>The Average Men&#8217;s Ring Size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a great question which doesn\u2019t have a satisfactory answer. There are two reasons for this. First and foremost, there isn\u2019t a comprehensive international sizing guide for<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rings for men<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We can get close, but sizing may vary by brand, material, and function.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ring sizes for men run from<\/span><b> 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> up to about <\/span><b>15<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">very <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">broad range, as I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll agree. However, the majority of the bell curve for the average men\u2019s ring size seems to fall between<\/span><b> 6<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>10<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are, of course, subcategories within this. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/mens-jewelry-brands\/\" data-lasso-id=\"536894\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larger fashion jewelry brands<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tend to offer rings in whole sizes. You may want to consider them the way you might any other piece of clothing- small, medium, large, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialized retailers, such as those catering to wedding bands, will offer in half sizes. Really good ones will even offer quarter sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Mens_Ring_Size_Chart\"><\/span>A Men&#8217;s Ring Size Chart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we spoke about above, there isn\u2019t a uniform consensus on ring sizing. Much like shoe sizing, it can vary widely by brand, country, and the material used.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, hydration and the weather can affect the thickness of your fingers. If you\u2019ve had a big breakfast and you get sized at 10 AM in the middle of June, your fingers will be larger. Conversely, if you get sized in the middle of winter and you\u2019ve had some diuretics \u2014 like coffee \u2014 your fingers will be smaller in circumference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are ring \u201csizers\u201d one can print out and cut out. While they probably shouldn\u2019t be used as definitive sizers, it\u2019s a good place to start. Consider printing it out and then sizing it with a toothpick between your finger and the paper.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider this as a ring size guide:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-47\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-47\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">US Size\t   (US, CA, MX) <\/th><th class=\"column-2\">British Size   (UK, AU, NZ, ZA, IE)<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">European Size <br \/>\n(FR, RU, DK, SE, NO, FI)<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">German Size (DE, AR)<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Brazilian Size (BR)<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Japanese Size (JP, CN, KR, HK, TW, SG)<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Swiss Size  (CH, ES)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">M<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">51.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">16.50<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">15<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td><td class=\"column-7\">12.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6 1\/4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">M 1\/2<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">52.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">16.75<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">16<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">12<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">12.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6 1\/2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">N<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">53.0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17.00<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\">13<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">13.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6 3\/4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">N 1\/2<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">53.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td><td class=\"column-7\">14.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">O<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">54.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17.25<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\">14<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">14.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7 1\/4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">O 1\/2<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">55.0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17.50<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">18<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td><td class=\"column-7\">15.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7 1\/2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">P<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">55.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17.75<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">19<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">15<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">16.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7 3\/4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">P 1\/2<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">56.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">18.00<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\">16<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">16.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Q<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">57.0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">18.25<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td><td class=\"column-7\">17.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">8 1\/4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Q 1\/2<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">57.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">18.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">8 1\/2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">R<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">58.0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">18.50<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">21<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td><td class=\"column-7\">18.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">8 3\/4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">R 1\/2<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">59.0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">18.75<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">22<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">18<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">19.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">9<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">S<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">59.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">19.00<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\">19<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">20.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">9 1\/4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">S 1\/2<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">60.0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">19.25<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">23<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td><td class=\"column-7\">20.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">9 1\/2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">T<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">61.0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">19.50<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">21.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">9 3\/4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">T 1\/2<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">61.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">19.75<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td><td 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All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somewhat like clothing, how a man\u2019s ring should fit is a bit of a personal preference. But there are a few guidelines to consider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size for your knuckles. Many men have larger knuckles than other parts of their fingers. The ring should, at least, slide over the knuckle. Rings with concave edges (also known as \u2018comfort\u2019 fit) can help with this. Or, if you have particularly large knuckles and thinner fingers, sizing balls can be attached to the inside of the ring. At the very least, if the ring slides over the knuckle without resistance, it\u2019s likely too big. Consider sizing down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One good method to get a good fit is the \u2018twist\u2019 or \u2018wiggle.\u2019 Slide the ring on your finger. If you can pull it off without having to twist it, it\u2019s likely too big. But if you need to give a slight twist, that should be enough for a snug but comfortable fit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When is a ring too tight? Of course, if the ends of your finger are turning purple, it\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">definitely<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too tight! More realistically, a ring is a bit too snug if you frequently need dish soap or some other lubricant to get it off.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Styling_Rings_How_To_Wear_Multiple_Rings\"><\/span>Styling Rings: How To Wear Multiple Rings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can wear multiple rings at the same time. There are a couple good ways to do this. Try wearing one on each hand to start. The easiest and most conservative approach is to wear one on the ring finger of each hand. Next, you can wear one on the left ring finger and one on the pinky of the right. It\u2019s acceptable to wear two on the same finger. Married women in the West tend to \u2018stack\u2019 engagement and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding rings <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing two rings on the same hand is a little more complicated. You <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">could<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, say, wear a wedding ring on the ring finger and a signet pinky ring. However, there\u2019s a high potential for rubbing against each other, scratching the rings. Consider leaving a finger of space between the two.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Mix_Metals_on_Rings\"><\/span>Should You Mix Metals on Rings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Style cognoscenti insist people with warmer undertones wear yellow gold and cooler undertones wear white gold, platinum, or tungsten men\u2019s rings.\u00a0 It\u2019s your preference, though. If you\u2019re quite pale, but like yellow gold, go for it. The same goes if you\u2019re dark-skinned and like white gold.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing metals, in my opinion, is perfectly fine in contemporary society. With a renewed focus on sustainability, resource conservation, and ethical mining, it makes little sense to have multiple wedding rings depending on your outfits. It should also go without saying that could get expensive <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quickly<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, choose a wedding ring depending on your preference. Trends come and go. Forty years ago, yellow gold was all the rage. Thirty years ago, white gold came into fashion. And, in the last twenty years, tungsten carbide and alternative metals took off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, if you\u2019d like to wear multiple rings on your fingers, there\u2019s nothing to stop you from mixing gold and silver tones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are answers to common ring-related questions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What Rings Should Men Have?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s nothing saying you should have <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">any <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rings. Many men just don\u2019t like the feeling. But, if you\u2019d like to wear one to signify you\u2019re married, go for it. Or, if you think they look cool, go for that, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like a wedding band, a simple gold one is a great place to start. Rings in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/925-jewelry\/\" data-lasso-id=\"536895\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">925 silver<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or tungsten are good, too. Stainless steel or silicone are okay options. Remember, though, the more ornamentation a ring has, the harder it will be to combine with other outfits. So, while that ring with the lion\u2019s head on it looks interesting, it\u2019s quite the statement piece. Consider how and where you\u2019ll pair it, especially with other jewelry like necklaces and bracelets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How Much Should a Men\u2019s Ring Cost?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever you can afford. Marketing from the DeBeers diamond company arbitrarily came up with the idea a woman\u2019s engagement ring should cost two months of her fiance\u2019s salary. It still sells a lot of diamonds. And sends a lot of men into serious debt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy what you can afford at the time- no matter what the ring is. If it\u2019s a wedding ring, consider spending a little more. Ideally, you\u2019re only buying one of these. If you\u2019re getting a ring made with your family crest, also consider spending a little more. But, many good rings can be had through thrifting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What Is the Best Place To Buy Rings Online?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most major retailers have an online presence. And it depends on what you\u2019re looking for. If you\u2019re looking for a wedding ring, there are a few good places online. And, yes, because they don\u2019t have the brick and mortar overhead, you might be able to find it cheaper. But, you may consider going into a shop \u2014 particularly if it\u2019s an independent, family-owned jeweler.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Wedding Rings, consider<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">James Allen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benchmark<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiffany &amp; Co.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For General Style<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miansai<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Hardy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">David Yurman<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider some sites like Etsy, as well, especially for more unusual items. You can also check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/buy-mens-jewelry-online\/\" data-lasso-id=\"536896\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our guide to the best places to buy men\u2019s jewlery here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rings_for_Men_Conclusion\"><\/span>Rings for Men: Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing one or more rings can add a cool fashion dimension to your look. But whether you\u2019re a stickler for high style, like to rock a street look, or prefer to stick with simple elegance, the way you wear them isn\u2019t just about aesthetics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every ring sends a message, be it commitment, power, wealth, cultural or religious identity, or an association. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rings for men<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> get noticed, whether you are in an interview, a business meeting, or a social situation. You will be noticed (and perhaps judged) by the rings you are wearing and where you are wearing them, so be sure you understand the rules and what they mean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Leave your questions and comments down below! <\/i><\/b><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a no-nonsense guide to how to wear rings as a man.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":518376,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"MSN_Categories":"Uncategorized","MSN_Publish_Option":false,"MSN_Is_Local_News":false,"MSN_Is_AIAC_Included":"Empty","MSN_Location":"[]","MSN_Add_Feature_Img_On_Top_Of_Post":false,"MSN_Has_Custom_Author":false,"MSN_Custom_Author":"","MSN_Has_Custom_Canonical_Url":false,"MSN_Custom_Canonical_Url":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[601],"tags":[666,109628],"class_list":{"0":"post-518243","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-accessories","8":"tag-jewelry","9":"tag-rings","10":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v26.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Rings for Men: A Man&#039;s Guide To Wearing Rings<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Should men wear rings? 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