I have to buy his wedding ring soon and I dont know what to get him.
What do guys like? Plain bands? He said he doesnt care what it looks like, so now what? Platinum or silver? Goshhhhhhhh. I’m sooo confused.
What’s a good price range to look for these days?
Thanks.
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Sorry Munni…but ask him if he will wear at all. Lot of men dont wear wedding rings and neither do they fancy this western trend. They prefer to look “unmarried”…in most cases…
So b4 u go through all the shops etc and spend…check whatever he plans…
Id give a watch instead and get it ingraved.
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An engraved platinum band..but better check before you spend the money..!
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He said he will wear it, Insha'Allah.
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hmmm... certainly I am not into ring for myself.
I can wear a watch instead.
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go for Plat its in, ofcourse the wallet should be heavy for it. Plat Band with some work on the borders.
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platinum is really really pricey… whats wrong with white gold? it looks good, looks like platinum and is a lot more reasonably priced. or even yellow gold. 18K is stronger than 22K and is less yellow.
the Fiance wanted something really strong since he plays soccer and tennis and needed something that wouldn’t scratch. he’s also not into wearing rings so he was afraid if it was a heavy metal, he would feel it on his finger all the time and it would irritate him. we ended up going with a titanium band. its much stronger than gold and is scratch-resistant and really light. and he’s very happy with it and thats what matters! 
its also pretty well priced- we paid $110. this is close to what his looks like- http://www.e-weddingbands.com/store/tisbedgeinfo.html
i would really really suggest he go with you to shop for his ring- a lot of the stuff that i thought would look good on my hubs to be, actually looked like crap. so don’t risk it- take him with you and let him pick it out. he might start caring once he’s in the store and sees the variety to choose from.
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Thanks for the replies.
What is titanium?
I cant go for anything with gold in it because he wont wear it due to religious reasons. I was reading that sometimes even some platinum can be sold containing some gold so you have to be careful in asking about it.
I am wondering about prices now. I have no idea how expensive platinum is.
Our first meeting will be our nikkah, lol. So no chances to go out and look for rings together.
I might send him pics though of a ring I like, and see what he thinks.
Thanks for the ideas, keep them coming.
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titanium is strongest (or almost strongest) material known to man, and "GUYS" (atleast myself) love it... stick to white gold, silver, titanium, good design would be rough polish (not bling bling), with straight edges (beveled edge looks GAY!)
prices, below $2000 (USD) ... (yeah yeah, yell all u want, girl's ring costs a fortune, guys are easier to deal with) ..
and oh i'm size 8.0 :-)
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yea i was going to suggest titanium also (and there is another metal in that category but im forgeting the name at the moment) the advantages are that they are light weight, look nice, are wear resistant and fairly inexpensive-- a decent ring is about $200, thats nothing when compared to how much womens rings cost!
the only disadvantage is the whole desi stigma about giving jewelry in a non-precious metal. since gold is an obvious no-no i suppose one could look into silver but that scratches so easily! platinum would probably be too expensive
go with a simple band, maybe with some work on the edges but really the less fussy rings are the safer choices
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My wife and I selected matching gold bands that had some light etching on them, which made them look unique. They are not perfectly round bands, but a little bit flatter and wider. I had previously given her a gold Western-style engagement ring, so she wanted something that would match that. I don't know where you live, but we got our rings at Al-Haram Jewellers, Shop#7-A, Block 12-E, in Islamabad I think for perhaps $100 to $100 each, which is a fair price. Simple gold bands can be fairly inexpensive yet very nice and last a lifetime.
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lol @ size 8
confused, I will look into titanium too, thanks.
I'd like to know, if I cant afford what I really want to buy right now, will it be odd to give one wedding ring at the nikkah and then exchange it at the rukhsati for what I really wanted to get him?
Thanks for the ideas, keep them coming!
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My husband's is fairly plain but concave -- it looks nice and he wears it always.
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if I cant afford what I really want to buy right now, will it be odd to give one wedding ring at the nikkah and then exchange it at the rukhsati for what I really wanted to get him?
be thankful to god for saying THAT while being a girl ... cuz if it was a guy who said that, all hamsheeraz would be on his case in no time .. (calling him names like cheapo too behind the backs:D)
another way to say things in guy's favour would be that .. hey u marry once, hopefully..
khair jokes aside, dont need to get a ring on nikah .. just get one on reception/rukhsati time.. this would make up for the 'ceremonial' part of the wedding..
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Get a decent platinum band, plain, no diamonds or etching.
Something simple will look good.
Please people, men get a raw deal when they get married. The woman gets the jewelry/clothes, at least make a point of buying him a decent wedding ring and/or watch.
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Platinum is the best choice. Silver gets scratched and I have never heard of it being used for a wedding. Titanium I have also not heard for bands....mostly used in watches.
My advice would be go with a classic design. Especially if you are not sure what his likes and dislikes are...stay on the traditional side. you want something that will stand the test of time and that will be versatile and unintrusive enough for him to wear every day. I'd say go for a simple, clean band with no frills or itchings or sides.
cost depends on location, but for platinum you would probably be looking at about $300 and up.
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PLADIUM make a ring frm that
platinum is white gold gold is not allowed 4 men in Islam keep this in mind
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Platinum is not white gold, they are 2 separate materials.
Wedding Bands
How many of you bought or are planning to buy a wedding band for your husband/husband-to-be?
For those of you who are Muslim, I know in Islam wedding rings are not necessary, in fact its more so a practice we have picked up from the West.
For those who did get their significant other a wedding band, did you buy silver as gold is haram for men?
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We got a white gold one for my husband. We exchanged rings at the mangni, rather than the wedding.