_Asti_ Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 Has anyone given or received a ring as present that wasn't a wedding band? It's going to sound awful but I cannot figure out if he would wear one. I can't recall if the comment of 'I only want a wedding band.." was said, or if I am completely imagining it. I just don't think he is the ring type, but I know he is purchasing me one for our upcoming anniversary and I would love to give him a token in return and know a perfect ring...but I just don't know how he would feel about it. And I don't want to ask because I want it to be a complete surprise. What are your takes on it?
Samedy Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 I would wear a bracelet (I was given a really nice silver one before), and a necklace. But I don't think I would really want to wear a ring. That's just me though. I didn't even want a grad ring.
sophie274 Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 I know that my boyfriend would definitely not wear one, but of course I can't know about yours! What is his fashion style? Most of the guys I know who wear rings are more into fashion and more "metrosexual" than the average.
karvala Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 Speaking as a man, I wouldn't be happy about it. I want my hands as ring-free as possible, which means none bar a wedding band.
_Asti_ Posted February 1, 2009 Author Posted February 1, 2009 I would wear a bracelet (I was given a really nice silver one before), and a necklace. But I don't think I would really want to wear a ring. That's just me though. I didn't even want a grad ring. He has a yellow gold chain and has made the comment of having to change it to white gold because we agreed on white gold wedding bands and claims you can't wear yellow with white gold So I have thought about changing it to white gold, and I am pretty sure he has also said he'd be interested in the matching bracelet. But he has told me not to buy it because of price, and the fact that he needs extended sizes.
_Asti_ Posted February 1, 2009 Author Posted February 1, 2009 I know that my boyfriend would definitely not wear one, but of course I can't know about yours! What is his fashion style? Most of the guys I know who wear rings are more into fashion and more "metrosexual" than the average. He's very clean cut and put together. Dress shirts, button up shirts, slim fit jeans, polos, sweaters, sort of casual prep..stores like the Gap. Not sure what the 'style' would be called.
savignon Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 Why not get him that necklace in white gold? Guys usually don't wear rings unless they're wedding rings and if that is coming down the line, which it sounds like it is, then get him something he can wear forever and not have to trade in for another ring later on.
_Asti_ Posted February 1, 2009 Author Posted February 1, 2009 Speaking as a man, I wouldn't be happy about it. I want my hands as ring-free as possible, which means none bar a wedding band. I was sure he had made a comment about only wanting a wedding band. But what makes me think otherwise is the type of ring I am looking at. He just bought a motorcycle, he's on this big carbon fiber kick, with buying bike parts, his blackberry case he just bought was black carbon fiber.. and I am seeing alot of rings that include a strip of it in.
_Asti_ Posted February 1, 2009 Author Posted February 1, 2009 Why not get him that necklace in white gold? Guys usually don't wear rings unless they're wedding rings and if that is coming down the line, which it sounds like it is, then get him something he can wear forever and not have to trade in for another ring later on. It's the price factor. The one he currently wears, the equivalent in white gold is well over $500.
sophie274 Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 He's very clean cut and put together. Dress shirts, button up shirts, slim fit jeans, polos, sweaters, sort of casual prep..stores like the Gap. Not sure what the 'style' would be called. What is on the chain of his necklace? Is it religious? If it isn't something religious, then it sounds more likely that he would wear a ring, since he already has some "jewelry". If it were me I would play it safe and replace the necklace. Do you have some very subtle common friend who could figure out whether or not he would wear a ring without giving away that you're thinking of getting him one?
_Asti_ Posted February 1, 2009 Author Posted February 1, 2009 What is on the chain of his necklace? Is it religious? If it isn't something religious, then it sounds more likely that he would wear a ring, since he already has some "jewelry". If it were me I would play it safe and replace the necklace. Do you have some very subtle common friend who could figure out whether or not he would wear a ring without giving away that you're thinking of getting him one? It's a plain, figaro style chain. There's nothing on it. He grandmother had given it to him many years ago. I was thinking maybe more of a bracelet, price wise. I don't think I can really ask someone. No one would really know that kind of thing about him [if I don't..I'm pretty sure no one else would!]
Samedy Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 Does he play any sports? Rings would be a pain in the butt in most sports. Does he have a grad ring?
_Asti_ Posted February 1, 2009 Author Posted February 1, 2009 Does he play any sports? Rings would be a pain in the butt in most sports. Does he have a grad ring? No no sports, just daily workouts. And no, I don't think he had a grad ring, or alteast defenitely doesn't wear it.
pleeze.help Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 Does he typically wear jewelry? If he's not into jewelry, then maybe a nice shirt or pair of pants would suit him best?
_Asti_ Posted February 2, 2009 Author Posted February 2, 2009 Does he typically wear jewelry? If he's not into jewelry, then maybe a nice shirt or pair of pants would suit him best? The only thing he wears is a chain and a watch. I'm not really big into giving gifts for the sake of giving gifts...especially not for an anniversaries. I want him to have something symbolic.
Samedy Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 How old is his watch? A new watch would be something nice.
_Asti_ Posted February 2, 2009 Author Posted February 2, 2009 I bought it for him for his birthday three years ago. It's still in style, and still on display from where I purchased it from. He loves it and still gets excited over it everytime he puts it on I think maybe the bracelet would be more in my price range, but it'd be white gold, and then it doesn't match his chain though..that's the only problem.
Samedy Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Until this thread, I didn't even know jewelry (chain and bracelet) was supposed to match.. I would wear gold, silver, white silver, all together...
_Asti_ Posted February 2, 2009 Author Posted February 2, 2009 Until this thread, I didn't even know jewelry (chain and bracelet) was supposed to match.. I would wear gold, silver, white silver, all together... It's the feminine side of him coming out haha.
RougeKali823 Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Yes, I got a platinum promise ring from my ex.
Cognitive_Canine Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 I always thought that class rings and thumb rings were really cool on guys. They have to be chunky, but not gaudy though.
thistime Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 I bought my bf a ring to wear on his right hand. Titanium and black, so it didnt look like a wedding band. I did a dumb thing, tho...and wanted to surprise him, so I didnt find out what size he wears, and ordered it too small! Because it is titanium, it cannot be resized, so be aware of that. He keeps it in the box, on his dresser. I did get him a sterling silver chain and bracelet, that he wears almost daily. Has he ever worn a ring? sometimes for men, it is difficult to get used to.
_Asti_ Posted February 2, 2009 Author Posted February 2, 2009 I bought my bf a ring to wear on his right hand. Titanium and black, so it didnt look like a wedding band. I did a dumb thing, tho...and wanted to surprise him, so I didnt find out what size he wears, and ordered it too small! Because it is titanium, it cannot be resized, so be aware of that. He keeps it in the box, on his dresser. I did get him a sterling silver chain and bracelet, that he wears almost daily. Has he ever worn a ring? sometimes for men, it is difficult to get used to. I don't know if he's ever. In the 5 years I've known him, he's never worn one. Anytime we're in a jewelry store, he's looking at chains or bracelets. I wouldn't even know his size for a ring! Or how to get it without giving it away. I'd be ok with a bracelet because I can get a rough idea from the watch. I just wouldn't want to get him something like that and have him not like it. And I know he would wear it because of it and probably wouldn't have the heart to tell me otherwise.
Rose21 Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Well me and my man got rings. Not wedding or engagement rings, but promise rings. And he likes it alot. But it seems to be quite hip nowadays for men to wear rings with chains. like a necklace.
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