Editions De Re —
"Easily the 'hero' piece of our collection, Metal for Men, this ring, The Dave, was named after Todd's dad who stacked his wedding band behind his signet ring. Available in 18-karat or 20-karat gold, and in platinum, The Dave is strong, sculptural and luxe. It looks great alone or piled-up with one of our bands, allowing guys to join in the fun." -- Todd Vladyka and Jim Hinz, Founders of Editions De Re
Tessa Metcalfe —
"This piece was designed to match her bespoke engagement ring. I handmade the organic textured 18-carat band to encase a small piece off the same crystal that I cut her engagement ring stone from. A single claw holds it deep into the band. There's not much male jewelery around but my work is pretty androgynous, I make everything to be really hard-wearing and a man's engagement or wedding band needs to age really well, oxidized silver is a great option too." -- Tessa Metcalfe, Designer
Todd Reed —
"This sterling silver and 22-karat gold band is hand fabricated by layer pieces of metal and hammering to create the texture of the band. It is a nice symbol of two people coming together to create a life together." -- Todd Reed, CEO of Todd Reed
"I would recommend my Norske band as a minimalist engagement ring for men with an appreciation of art and architecture. The design of this ring pays homage to Norwegian construction, and highlights my interest in the graceful juxtaposition of negative space, structure and form. The texture of this ring was specifically influenced by the Oslo Opera House's undulating wall." -- Monique Péan, Designer
DINAKAMAL DK01 —
"I would recommend our DINAKAMAL DK01 ID Band Series. Initiated by a private commission to design a wedding band, the ID Gourmette Series was inspired by both: the ancient wedding band which always carried inscriptions on the outside of the ring (instead of inside as we do today), and the 1970s gourmette ID bracelets which were designed with a plaque for inscription." -- Dina Kamal, Founder of DINAKAMAL DK01
William Cheshire —
"We have made engagement rings for men. But it is very rare. Men tend to shy away from sentiment at first. Putting the emphasis on their future partner. This is actually the same for two men getting either married or civil partnership. However I am sometimes approached with a stone to set into a ring that has some family history and they feel not appropriate for a ladies' engagement ring, for example." -- William Cheshire, Designer
"Our culture is ushering in a new era where the dualism of traditional gender roles is eroding. The continuum of masculinity/femininity that we are embracing moving forwards is reflected in this piece. Its shape and form are both rugged and delicate, embodying the qualities of the modern man." -- Himo Martin, Founder of Pearls Before Swine
Henson —
"Shape is the most important starting point - especially for men. We always suggest something really wearable, not too heavy with a low profile on the finger. Men tend to wear jewelery less so having something that is comfort driven and that will wear well is a big factor for us. After that we say the sky is the limit. Our style tends to lean towards an aged feel - like a classic ring that's been buried under the ocean for 100 years." -- Andy Henson and Brent Gold, Founders of Henson
Catbird —
"On several occasions, men have chosen a Classic Wedding Band as their engagement ring! I also had one couple do a Tomboy ring on his pinky for their engagement! That way he could wear both rings (wedding band later) together eventually." -- Jessica Miller, Store & Wedding Annex Manager at Catbird
Me&Ro —
"Men, just like women, like to celebrate their love and union with jewelry. Jewelry speaks to so many people, it brings us together. We wear it daily and it's the closest thing to our skin. Most people sleep in their wedding rings or bands and infuse their personal beliefs and aspirations into their rings, binding them through the alchemy of love and metal." -- Robin Renzi, Founder and Designer of Me&Ro
Reinstein/Ross, Goldsmiths —
"Men's engagement rings are increasingly popular. We have a number of designs that fill this category, depending on the individual. Some men want a ring with a central stone, and some men prefer a band. "Either way, our intent is to make this a special and significant piece. Often the look is clean, bold and modern, but with a flourish that makes it special." -- Andrew Schloss, Creative Director of Reinstein/Ross, Goldsmiths
Tom Wood —
"I have my own wedding ring, a cushion Tom Wood ring in solid gold. That is my favorite ring style. It is a solid piece of gold and therefor easy to engrave, both inside the ring and on the table top. We have engraved a cross on top of the ring with the wedding date as a 'code,' like a modern crest in a way. It's so many ways of adding a personal touch to the ring, and it makes it a very personal investment. More unique than a classic band ring, and more visible." -- Mona Jensen, Founder of Tom Wood
ALL_BLUES —
"Engagement is one of the most personal phenomenons in life, and the engagement ring is a symbol of that. The Pyramid ring is a very reduced design but with a more personal touch. It has a triangular shape with one brushed side, and one polished, available in 925 sterling silver and 18-carat white, rose and yellow gold with custom engraving as an option." -- Fredrik Nathorst and Jacob Skragge, Founders of ALL_BLUES
Doyle & Doyle —
"We love when couples come in looking for a men's engagement ring. Since we specialize in antique and vintage jewelry, we'll show them substantial pieces that incorporate romantic or sentimental imagery. You can't go wrong with a Victorian snake ring, especially if it has entwined double snakes, like this turn of the century example. Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a snake ring to celebrate their love, and they've been popular love tokens ever since. Luckily, many antique snake rings were originally worn by men and are relatively easy to find in larger sizes." -- Elizabeth Doyle and Irene Pamela Doyle, Co-Owners and Founders of Doyle & Doyle
Satomi Kawakita —
"While we haven't seen an overwhelming demand for engagement rings for men, the trend is definitely on the rise within the industry and we are anticipating seeing this within our own brand as bridal/engagement rings are the cornerstone of our business. Should we receive a request for a men's engagement ring, we would definitely take and explore our MR series (Men's Rings) -- especially MR0101 and MR0105 -- which showcase our beautiful handmade jewelry that really display how texture, hammering, and handcrafted details can make men's rings just as special to purchase. Alternatively, should the man have a ring size of 8.5 or lower, we could recommend our Absolute White or Black Diamond Band (R1401W/R1401BK) in Platinum as it has a masculine take on a ring incorporating diamonds especially with the matte Platinum finish which is very unusual, but incredibly elegant. We have actually sold this style to men before." -- Satomi Kawakita, Designer
1-100 —
"We think this ring would be an excellent starting point for a man's engagement ring. It's unique enough that people take notice, but also simple enough for everyday use. It's the perfect width for a man to wear daily: not too delicate, but also not so wide that it would be uncomfortable for people who are not used to wearing jewelry. We've also seen a growing interest among our male clients for the symbolism of a diamond in men's engagement rings, but many are still uncomfortable with the look of most diamond rings. This ring allows us to discreetly set small stones on the side or the inside of the band." -- Graham Tabor and Miguel Villalobos, Founders of 1-100
Anna Sheffield —
"The Virtue band is great for this proposal scenario - it's a classic commitment band with handset diamonds along with edge. We often customize these with engraved names or messages on the inside." -- Anna Sheffield, Designer