13 “Alternative” Wedding Bands for Style-Seeking Guys
By Brittany Siminitz | November 20, 2023
"The men’s jewelry market is getting much more interesting, with an array of choices that in the past might have been considered more feminine, or genderless. Our editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky has aptly wondered: “Isn’t it time to retire the ‘men’s jewelry’ label altogether?”
As the lines between men and women’s jewelry blur, we think about wedding bands, and the styles that may be available for men who crave a change from the standard band. Women have had “alternative” engagement ring options for quite some time now, eschewing the “rules” of wedding jewelry for highly personal choices. Men, however, most often go with the classic—a solid gold or platinum band.
It’s a staple for a reason: A gold or platinum band is a smart, and enduring, item to wear. But now a number of brands are offering styles that feel unique—rings he won’t see coming or going, as the saying goes. And hey, if women can have a collection of engagement rings and wedding bands to choose from on any given day (here’s looking at you, Victoria Beckham), who says men can’t do the same?
Below, a number of fantastically individual wedding band possibilities for men (or women!) to depart from the ordinary.
Half Hex ring in 18k yellow gold with 0.44 ct. t.w. diamonds, £4,000 ($4,980); Harvey Owen
Marcello eternity band in 18k white gold with sapphires, $2,700; Gigi Ferranti
Azumi band in 14k gold and sterling silver with black diamonds, $1,450; Suka Jewelry
All That Is band in 18k yellow gold with 0.1 ct. diamond, $11,500; Nina Runsdorf
Axis ring in 9k white gold with 0.1 ct. t.w. black diamonds, $1,482; Alicia Hannah Naomi
Super Moon band in 14k yellow gold with 0.23 ct. t.w. diamonds, $2,975; Gem Breakfast
Éclat ring in 18k white gold with black diamonds, $3,730; Obari
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