Rose Gold Wedding Bands for a
man-gagement? Really? Find out what has sparked the popularity of
this new trend in wedding engagements and if this latest fashion is
just a fad or the future in men's jewelry.
Rose
Gold Wedding Bands, Part of a Loving Tradition
In
our present culture it would be against the norm to see a married man
who does not wear a wedding ring. In fact, most observers would admit
that it's expected, and appreciated by his loving partner, to let the
world know he is off the market, and one half of a loving and
committed relationship.
Would it surprise you to know that
less than 100 years ago it would have been an oddity for the average
husband and father to wear a wedding ring? It's true, at that time
jewelry was predominately for women, and men were confined to the
decoration of their pocket-watch, perhaps one passed down to them
from their father or grandfather. What changed? On December 07, 1941,
Pearl Harbor was attacked, and shortly after, the U.S. declared war,
thus officially entering the global conflict now known as WWII. What
effect could this possibly have on men wearing a wedding ring? When
the men left for war overseas, their women wanted them to take
something with them, as a reminder of their loved ones waiting back
home. Even men who had already long been married were given wedding
rings by their wives. Then, there were the countless young lovers who
rushed to the altar before his being shipped out, exchanging rings
with each other, she wearing his offering, and he too wearing her
gift to him, that loving token of fidelity.
It
was during this time period that rose
gold wedding bands
were
beginning their re-emergence into popularity. Due to the war effort
of the day, much of the supply of platinum and white metals were
unavailable to jewelers, and mixed colored gold especially rose gold,
became highly desirable to those who wished to wear the ring of their
beloved, before they were taken away from them for perhaps years at a
time.
From
Wedding Bands to Man-Gagements
We can all appreciate the way time tends to alter what we
consider to be normal and expected. The latest winds of change have
brought the emergence of rose
gold wedding bands
as
the perfect choice in man-gagement rings. I have to admit I was taken
aback when I first heard of this trend. What is a Man-gagement
anyway? Many modern and forward thinking individuals have expressed
that it seems a little one sided for the women to be the only ones to
get an engagement ring. An engagement ring holds the sentimentality
of a promise for the future, of faithfulness and loyalty. An outward
symbol of being off the market, even before the actual exchange of
vows takes place. Men as well as women would like it to be known that
he and she, are now to be considered unavailable, and that they are
each part of something special, even while awaiting the big
day.
Because of the romantic history surrounding the use of
rose
gold wedding bands,
it is an obvious choice for this newest progression in engagement
rings. There is quite a selection to choose from, whether your man
desires a solid rose gold band, one with titanium or palladium inlay
or perhaps a band with a diamond setting. A growing number of men are
choosing to wear their future wedding band as an engagement ring on
their right hand, then as part of the wedding ceremony, moving it to
the left hand. There are however, many men who are choosing to have
separate engagement and wedding bands for themselves all
together.
Let
Your Love Speak For You
There
are few things as fragile and beautiful as your relationship with the
one you hope to spend the rest of your life with. When making your
selection of the ring that will be such a part of your future
together, reflect on what you wish it to say about you as a couple.
Talk to your partner and ask what he or she feels about the kind of
tone you would like to set with your wedding bands. There are many
choices to make, so consider the warmth and tenderness of rose
gold wedding bands,
and now adding to this discussion, the selection of his engagement
ring as well. To get a good idea of what is out there, look at the
variety of designs to choose from at
http://www.titanium-jewelry.com/rose-gold-rings.html.
Start your relationship and life together out on the right foot, with
honest and open communication, and share your thoughts with each
other regarding this latest trend of man-gagements.
J. Raquel is a freelance journalist
covering day to day events, keeping and eye on emerging trends in
fashion and family. Visit Rose
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