Every once in a while, I think about getting a ring. I’m not much of one for jewelry–I’ve got a Timex Expedition watch that badly needs replacement (and trust me, it ain’t what you would think of as a fancy watch), but that’s it, besides the studs and cufflinks that came with my tux. I can’t find the recent thread on men’s jewelry, so I’m going to start this one.
So, anyway, what kind of gemstones generally work for men? I think that the gist of that other thread is that the women responding didn’t really like much other than plain silver bands, but I figure it can’t hurt to ask. Not that I’m likely to pony up the money for a ring any time soon.
I dunno. I’d say it’s not that different from what gemstones a woman should wear. Depends on what your general style is.
I would say obsidian is, indeed, a good bet for men in general (and women…lovely stone). Or onyx. I guess, for men, more burnished, less glittery. but as I say, depends on your personal style.
I would disagree with the folks who recommended diamonds…might as well tatoo “yes I have money” on your forehead. Tacky.
Seriously, though, I think just about anything not pink is fine. Also pearls are somehow inherently feminine, so I don’t think they can work to well in a man’s ring, although for something like a tie-tack a pearl would be fine.
I am of two minds about diamonds. One is, I know it’s all a big scam and they rip you off and I don’t want a diamond engagement ring because I don’t like them very much…
