A new year means new trends. It means new fashions, hairstyles, music, and of course, new wedding trends to keep up with.

And that includes men’s wedding rings.

Planning on getting married in 2020? Want a ring that will turn heads… in a good way, of course? Read on!

Trend #1: men are demanding more “out-there” designs

Men’s fashion has exploded over the past decade! Guys are pickier about their clothes, wearing cologne and taking better care of their hair.

According to high-end fashion brands, it’s guys who are doing a lot of shopping nowadays.

Men the world over are putting more effort into their appearance and creating truly unique appearances for themselves.

Little wonder that this is spreading to their wedding rings!

The classic men’s wedding ring is a flat or domed gold band.

It’s a simple, straightforward design that has stuck around for years – and for good reason:

  • It’s clean, simple, no-frills design
  • It’s the traditional choice
  • Doesn’t need too much thought put into it – good news for guys that don’t understand jewellery (that is to say, most!)

However, many men nowadays aren’t content with that anymore, instead demanding rings that stand out from the crowd.

They want a truly unique men’s wedding rings that reflect their style and are demanding alternatives.

Luckily, there are plenty of options!

For starters, instead of being restricted to yellow gold, many men are now choosing coloured gold including white and rose gold.

Some are even mixing-and-matching to create visually-striking multicolour rings, combining different gold colours as well as titanium or carbon fibre inlays!

Trend #2: customisation – make your wedding ring your own!

If you ask us, the idea of a one-size-fits-all ring design is overrated!

Gone are the days of every married man wearing the exact same yellow gold band – today’s men want a wedding ring that truly reflects their unique style.

What they don’t want is a cookie-cutter ring that’s identical to the guy next to them.

Not to mention, men are also getting more sentimental.

Many men are starting to put more work into their relationships and marriages – something that extends to the rings that serve as physical representations of those relationships! 

Luckily, they have more choices than ever before.

Each DORA ring is hand-made in our factory in Europe – and since each one is handcrafted, we can customise and tweak your ring until it truly reflects your unique style and relationship.

You’ll have your choice of:

All of which allows you to choose a ring that perfectly reflects your style, your marriage and which is appropriate for your lifestyle.

Trend #3: platinum (is white-hot at the moment!)

When we think of precious metals, gold is usually the first thing people think of.

However, it isn’t the only one – platinum is quickly catching up in terms of popularity!

With its clean and seamless appearance, platinum is one metal that’s en vogue right now. 

Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen more and more men choosing platinum wedding rings – a trend we expect to continue into 2020, and for good reason.

Platinum is:

  • Strong
  • Durable
  • Pure white in appearance
  • Rare and prestigious

Most people know that platinum is a luxurious and rare metal – one that’s (traditionally) more expensive than gold.

What many don’t realise is that (at the moment) it’s much more affordable than it’s ever been!

Over the last couple of years, world platinum prices have dipped, while gold prices have climbed above platinum to the highest level in years. If there was ever a time to go platinum, it’s now.

Additionally, DORA’s Platinum 600 range is also making platinum more affordable than ever, and our multicolour are offering men different (and more affordable) ways to wear platinum.

Click here to browse DORA’s range of platinum rings.

Trend #4: comfort is king when it comes to men’s wedding rings

You’re going to be wearing your wedding ring for the rest of your life – naturally, you’ll want it to be as comfortable as possible!

Thankfully, jewellers have listened, creating rings that are designed for comfort as well as appearance and sentimental value.

Take a look at your dad’s wedding ring – even better, ask him to try it on yourself.

Notice how the edges are sharp and how it pinches your finger?

That’s because it’s probably a flat or D-profile ring.

Like the name suggests, these types of rings feature a flat interior surface with sharp edges – not exactly the most comfortable ring to wear for the rest of your life.

Thankfully, most wedding rings today are curved both on the outside and inside for a more comfortable fit.

In fact, most men’s wedding bands nowadays are so-called “comfort fit” or “court shape” rings – we wouldn’t be surprised if men’s wedding bands are almost exclusively comfort-fit in a couple of years!

Keep up with trends with a men’s wedding ring from DORA

Trends come and go – your wedding ring, however, is forever. You want a durable, vivid and timeless piece – not one that’s going to look out-of-style the moment you finish saying your vows.

Luckily, you needn’t worry about that with a men’s wedding ring from DORA.

DORA wedding rings are designed with an eye towards trends, sure – however, they’re also designed to be beautiful and timeless at the same time, with tasteful designs and expert craftsmanship.

So you’re looking for a wedding ring – one which you’ll be proud to show off for years to come, and which is more meaningful to you.

Get started by exploring our collections of men’s wedding rings, or locate your nearest DORA stockist to talk about your options.