What styles of men's rings are there?

Men's rings split into wedding bands, signet rings, pinky rings, promise rings, skull rings and plain everyday bands. Bands are defined mostly by material and width; signet and skull rings are defined by the face. Most men buy either a wedding band or a plain everyday ring, then add a flexible ring for work or the gym.

Which metal is best for a men's ring?

It depends on how you use your hands. Tungsten carbide is the hardest and heaviest and keeps its polish. Titanium is nearly as strong but much lighter and is nickel-free for sensitive skin. Silicone is flexible and non-conductive for site work and training. Gold, platinum and silver are the traditional precious-metal options.

Which finger do men's rings go on?

In Australia a wedding ring goes on the fourth finger of the left hand. A signet ring is traditionally worn on the little finger of the non-dominant hand. Everything else is personal preference: index, middle and thumb rings are all common. Fingers differ in size, so measure the exact finger you will wear the ring on.

What size men's ring should I order?

Measure the inside diameter of a ring that already fits, or the circumference of the finger, and match it to a ring-size chart. Australian sizes use letters and US sizes use numbers, so check which scale a listing quotes. Fingers swell in heat and late in the day, so measure then for the safest fit.

How wide should a men's ring be?

Most men land between 6mm and 8mm. A 4mm to 6mm band is slimmer and less noticeable and suits narrow fingers or office work. An 8mm or wider ring reads bolder and feels more substantial. Width changes the fit, so a wide ring often needs to be ordered a half size larger than a narrow one.