Searching. always searching. Through malls. Through shopping centers. Online. Everywhere. Even pawnshops … always shopping, finding nothing. Ever felt this way as you shopped for your men’s ring? Whether it’s a tungsten ring or a ceramic ring, maybe a few tips might be in order …
Google is a great search engine - has probably 60%+ of all traffic on the web. what does this mean? It means that of all people who go online to search for something to buy or read or study about, over 60% of those people will use Google as their preferred search engine. Where do the other 40% go? For the most part they go to Yahoo followed by Bing - the new search engine that used to be called MSN.
For instance, using the example above - you wanted a men’s ring, you might type in “ceramic rings” on one of these search engines and you would see a list of companies who sold that particular item. Typically the companies at the top 4-5 positions receive the most “hits” from potential customers. How does one get to this coveted position - well to really find out that answer you would have to ask Google or Yahoo or Bing. But generally speaking, these are companies who have proven their worth, their longevity, their stability and reliability and integrity. That is one way to get ranked high on these search engines so in a sense buying from them protects you to a certain extent as well.
Remember, when buying online, always use PayPal or a credit card in that these purchases can be tracked and reported should any fraudulent activity occur. But for the most part, these unusual, dishonest activities have been protected through software upgrades and good business pracices and by the good sense of consumers online. So go ahead, shop, find, and buy with confidence!
Men’s rings are sold each day - thousands of them. Where? Brick and mortar stores like shopping malls and ma and pa stores in cities throughout the world. But in today’s fast-paced, get it now mentality, a newcomer has arrived on the scene … online jewelry stores. Have you seen them? They are everywhere and how do you find them? Easy - let your fingers do the walking right to the store of your choice with the best selection and the best prices and the best customer service.
You don’t have to be a mens ring connoisseur to make the choice either. let me explain what I mean. Many of the best rings stores - my favorite is mensringstore.com - have a 30-day ring return policy so that if you buy something that when you receive it you don’t like it - simply return it with no questions asked. simple. Right?
Another thing. Finely made styles have lifetime warranties to match because the sellers believe in what they are selling. That also helps when you are wondering which one to buy and/or who to buy from. So make it safe and simple and go for it. You’ll be glad you did. I was!
Do I have to scream this from the rooftop? Sell me a men’s wedding band! Let me tell you how this all started …
I am in my favorite mall heading for the largest and most respected jewelry store in the state. I am on a mission. My soon-to-be daughter in law called me in a panic and said the men’s ring she had ordered for their wedding was somehow lost in the mail - no one could find it although she had been trying to track the shipment for 7 days. Vanished. She was not happy and really needed my help and Ai did not want to disappoint her. You know what the mother-in-law reputation is like without a heavy disappointment heaped upon it!
The salesperson, I will call her Gloria, was pleasant and professional. I explained the dilemma and said I needed to pick something out today - no time for sizing or anything else. She said she understood. I looked through dozens of styles and narrowed it down to one of two tungsten rings. They were beautiful and under $300 each. Finally i decided and told Gloria to put it in a ring box and I would take it. She hesitated. I waited. We were at a standstill.
She said slowly, “may I make a suggestion, I know you are in a hurry but don’t you think we ought to show this to the bride first? This will mean as much to her as to her husband and given my experience I think it would be the right thing to do.” I felt like saying the right thing to do is to put the #@!x&# ring in the box. I tried to explain the situation again and she OK, let me get my manager. I said no, just tell me the final price, I will pay for it and leave - I am in a huge hurry. She said OK but went straight to her manager and sure enough he is on his way …
I know you wouldn’t have done this, but I simply picked up my purse and left the store … I could hear them calling after me but I didn’t even look back. I found another store, picked out the ring I wanted and bought it without a glitch.
When does buying a man a ring signify more than it is intended? I don’t mean a men’s engagement ring, just a men’s ring. If I wanted to buy one for my boyfriend, even though we are light-years away from even thinking about marriage - would it be appropriate?
If so is there one that is more accepted than another? I mean if it is gold is this less acceptable than a tungsten ring? I kind of think so. I mean a tungsten variety can be used as just a nice ring but gold - that seems to signify more than just a causal relationship - don’t you think?
I remember a good friend of mine starting down this path and felt the way I do now - in fact she was so distraught even thinking about it that she chose a different kind of gift - I think she ended up getting him a bathrobe and slippers … boring! But I’m not going to let that deter me. He is getting a ring - period. it won’t be one that could give him the wrong impression - not a “love” ring that means we are together forever - you know. It will be a friendship ring and if it blossoms into more than friendship then great …
You’d expect that with a name like mensringstore.com that they sell men’s rings. Correct. But, they also sell women’s rings. Confused? I was too until I did a little research.
Here’s what I found out. Most of the styles on their site are guy’s types of styles and fashions - heavier, rugged, well made, durable, etc. Take a tungsten ring for example. These are made to last a lifetime and not show scratches, dents, dings, discolor or fade. They simply last and last and are backed with a lifetime warranty and a 30-day return policy for whatever reason. And here’s the interesting thing - they are available in a huge variety of sizes from a dainty woman’s size of 4 all the way up to a gargantuan men’s size of 16!
So - if you happen to be one of the many couples who would like matching fashions - you can buy the exact same ring in your two sizes from this online seller … there you have it. A mens ring site that sells to ladies as well. Pretty clever I think. But maybe they got the name wrong … maybe it should have been called mensandwomensringstore.com?
One other thought - why not open a retail store as well? Whatever the name, it seems to me that having more than just one location is a good move. But what do i know ….
Have you noticed that a typical mens wedding band ranges in price from $100-500? Now this range can also extend downwards of $20 and up to the thousands. Ever wondered why? In some cases you can attribute the majority of this factor to just plain greed, commonly referred to as markup in the jewelry industry. You can buy cheaper knock off mens rings from the US, China and third-world countries. They typically cost far less, no patents on the designs and no standards by which to govern the production and shipping and service processes. You can lump these factors into a “get what you pay for” strategy.
I have found personally that buying a ring - regardless for what purpose (gift, significant other, wedding, etc.) is a matter of research, finding the right seller, determining the budget and analyzing the service after the sale components. I am also one who throws out the highest price and the lowest price. My experience has taught me that buying cheap is really buying wrong and that buying expensive tends to break the bank - at least for me!
I found a site online called mensringstore.com. They sell mid and mid-high mens rings of all styles, fashions, prices and materials. I love their return policy, I love their warranty, I love their prices. My sense is that a person can find what they are looking for at the right price - shipped within 3 business days - perfect for me!
At first glance one might think this discussion is about the color of the mens ring - the color of the gold or silver or even the color of the precious stones. Wrong. This is about the color of the people wearing them.
Do men and women of color wear the same types of rings as white Anglo Saxons? Truth be told … I could not find a study or research on this subject so we might just have to draw some conclusions ourselves. I think what is more telling is less about the color one’s skin and more about socio-economic factors such as education, training, job types and geography. True, college students buy more mens wedding bands that in any other geographic sector in the country. The reason is quite obvious. College-age men and women are also in the age category where engagement and marriage are prevalent. And, a ring is symbol of that union - whether a tungsten ring or one of the more traditional styles on the market today.
We mentioned economic status - you will see far more “bling” in less educated, lower socio-economic backgrounds than in a more educated and financially stable environment. Bling costs little but has flair and eye-catching appeal, at least to some sectors.
With the better educated and more affluent consumer also comes the demand for a higher quality and more fashionable style with precious and semi-precious stones and inlays. One has only to step foot into a higher end Zale’s Jewelry store to see this phenomenon in action.
Color? Not as important. Money - drives the argument. Education - completes the case. If you can find some more accurate data please let this writer know. Thanks
Oh what a difference an apostrophe makes! So, you say, who cares?! OK, OK, play along for amoment - don’t you want to know the proper use of the apostrophe in phrases like (men’s) mens rings? No. Here is what I care about - style, fashion, durability, price, value, selling locations, inlaid materials … you get the point!
So if you don’t care about apostophres either, and most people don’t, what do YOU care about in mens wedding bands (again, with or without the apostrophes)? I’ll ask the questions and you can answer - out loud or to yourself!
1. Do you care about who makes them? (Keep in mind there are many men’s rings made in third-world countries that have very poor to non-existent quality control measures)
2. Do you care about where you buy them? (Have you experienced the ease of buying online versus in a typical retail store?)
3. How about quality of products? (have you seen the difference in a patented tungsten ring versus a non-patented knock-off from China. If not, you should pay attention to these types of things)
4. Have you noticed the difference between a plain gold band and an exquisite ring made with precious stones or carbon fiber? (Again, you can find hundreds of styles online)
5. Finally, do you care about sizing in mens and womens fashions so that you can buy a his and her fashion design? (mensringstore.com specializes in his and her fashions in sizes from 4 to 16!!!)
So whether you give a comma about an apostophe or not - think about what really matters to you the next time you venture online - if you buy right it could be a lifetime purchase!
America the beautiful. Majestic mountains, fields of amber grain, waterfalls coursing through fertile meadows. People from all over the world visit America as much for the beauty of the land as for the beauty of the people and culture. One thing is certain, from sea to shining sea, the majesty of the world’s richest and most dynamic country is an eye-catching attraction for all.
Dotted throughout the landscape one finds industry of all kinds - from automotive manufacturing to vast fields of corn and wheat; from copper mines to oil fields. The richest country in the world with the largest GDP is teaming with life and work and pleasure. Lakes in every state provide a wondrous source of entertainment in the great outdoors - skiing, fishing, swimming and boating are among the sports many enjoy on weekends and whenever the heavy work schedules of Americans permit.
Fashions typically explode into life from West to East with California one of the country’s hottest places in the world for the “latest style” and thought in dress, creative wear and cultural nuances. Bron here and raised elsewhere doesn’t refer to prices in the West - it refers to the birth of ideas in jewelry, footwear, entertainment, excitement and attitudes! Mens rings - no exception - tungsten carbide rings, ceramic rings … you name it you can find it in the hotbed of design and style that permeates the coast called pacific.
So whatever your need from wedding bands to wedding cakes, from fashion shoes to the latest gimmic in eye-wear .. come to America. Come to the West. you won’t be disappointed.
What could be more appropriate and memorable this Father’s Day than a men’s ring? With the new online shopping experience at your fingertips it makes it all the easier. No more waiting in long lines and paying high retail prices … shop from the quiet and safety of your office at home. But there are certainly more reasons to be considering a men’s ring for your father or husband or special man this coming week …
Men’s rings signify something more than most gifts. They represent commitment and fashion. They represent something stable and long-lasting not just something fleeting and temporary. Slippers wear out and golf clubs eventually are in the garage then at the garage sale but a special ring says more - it represents a one time purchase with a single purpose - love.
In my opinion, it matters less whether its a gold, ceramic or tungsten ring. Although these are all beautiful and represent love and commitment and loyalty, most men are happy with whatever the material … it’s more the thought that counts. Sprinkle in a little silver inlay or carbon fiber, maybe even a precious stone or two and the costs may increase but not necessarily the actual heart felt value represented in the gift. Don’t get me wrong, men like the sizzle … my point is that a tungsten ring as a gift is well accepted regardless of price of expensive inlays.
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