Plain, boring wedding rings for men are a thing of the past. It used to be that men's wedding rings were offered in limited styles, created only to complement the bride's wedding ring set. But not anymore! The options for grooms are now just as extensive and interesting as those for the bride. Various types of metals, engraving, stones, and edging provides grooms with the freedom to choose a wedding band that fits just their style.

One of the newest metals on the market for wedding bands today is tungsten carbide. The color of tungsten carbide in jewelry is typically a gunmetal gray, or black, but it can also be plated in other metals such as silver or gold. Tungsten wedding rings are exceptionally strong and significantly harder than gold, silver, steel, and even titanium. This keeps them from scratching, bending, or showing wear and tear. If you want a wedding ring that will last many years along with your marriage, tungsten rings may be the best choice for you.

Tungsten wedding bands can be plain or made more interesting with various inlays, bevels, or engraving. Carbon fiber can be inlaid in many colors such as blue, white, or black in a shiny or satin finish. Even a wood center can be set in to show off the uniqueness of a tungsten wedding band. Celtic knot engravings are very popular in tungsten rings, as well as other etchings such as words, waves, crosses, or even tribal designs.

One definite advantage of some of the newly popular men's jewelry metals, like tungsten, is the price. Where gold or platinum might be extremely expensive, tungsten is reasonably priced and affordable for almost everyone. Even when adding gemstones such as black diamonds or sapphires, tungsten rings are usually priced much more affordably than many other jewelry metals, including titanium.

Because tungsten is so durable, it is not pliable enough to be sized. This means that, when purchasing wedding bands in many of the harder precious metals, it is necessary to have the correct size up front. But planning ahead, and checking on the exchange policy for the store or website when shopping for wedding and engagement rings, typically results in a great fit and style match.

Today, the options for fashionable and trendy men's wedding rings are almost endless. Armed with a little bit of knowledge and a lot of creativity, you can find an updated wedding band that is as unique and interesting as you.