It used to be that a plain gold wedding ring was the most common choice for men when they entered into marriage. Today, the options for men’s wedding rings have become increasingly diverse. Prominent in the display cases these days are metals such as tungsten, titanium and platinum. Classic is still there, but it’s now supplemented by a wide range of contemporary styles.

Consider the typical men’s wedding rings over the past few generations. They’re generally fashioned from yellow or white gold. They might feature a discreet pattern or texture. They are attractive and timeless.

Then there’s the opposite extreme. For example, a contemporary tungsten band is ultra-hard and lightweight. It’s ideal if you want a good looking, well priced ring that won’t fall apart with regular wear. Not only do they resist scratches, they can be polished to an attractive silvery sheen.

Another favorite these days is titanium. It comes in two basic types: light and black. Both are lightweight, durable and make for a stylish choice in a wedding ring.

The lighter style is a grayish metal that polishes to a subtle shade. It can be inlaid with a stripe of yellow gold or crowned with a diamond that matches the woman’s ring.

Genuine black titanium is produced by a special manufacturing process that creates a uniform color throughout. Scratches won’t show and there is never a need to re-plate the exterior.

But your options in a men’s wedding ring today go beyond just the choice of metal. Many men today prefer a smaller width band than those of generations past. For people interested in an attractive and discreet ring, this thin, lightweight style is ideal.

These days, you’re more likely to see a variety of gems in men’s wedding rings, from diamonds to sapphires. And the quality of the stone is just as important as it is in a woman’s ring. Great cut, flawless clarity, fine color all apply.

When you bring it all together, a contemporary men’s wedding ring could end up being a narrow band of platinum featuring a ruby. Many men these days will wear a ring of this type. That’s because they’re much more style conscious than generations past.

The best wedding rings today still incorporate the highest quality features available. Scratch resistance, durability and other qualities remain important. However, now there is a completely new range of stylish choices in men’s wedding rings.