Why a Milgrain Wedding Band is Perfect for Your Man
Finding a wedding ring for your future husband can be hard. Guys generally aren’t too particular, and often are not as passionate about finding “the perfect ring” as their brides are. But that doesn’t mean he can’t have a ring that he loves and is proud to wear!
A wedding ring is meant to represent the love and values you share as a couple. If your husband is looking for a simple, yet refined wedding band that has a little detail, a milgrain (also spelled, millgrain) wedding band is an excellent choice.
In today’s post, we will dive into what milgrain is, its history, and why we think this may be exactly what your fiancé is looking for.
What is milgrain?
Milgrain is a decorative design, typically used as a border to give jewelry a new element of intricacy. Handcrafted with a knurling tool, the tiny bead-shaped design produces the effect of small grains or metals surrounding the edge of the ring. Milgrain is a French word that translates into “a thousand grains,” and with the elaborate detail that goes into creating this design, that is the perfect translation.
History
The milgrain design has been used in jewelry as far back as the 1st Century BC. Earrings from royalty in India showcased the milgrain design surrounding various gorgeous antique golds. The goal of milgrain was to imitate the look of lace on a piece of jewelry.
This design continued to emerge in countries throughout the world and reached its highest popularity between years 1901 and 1915, during the Edwardian period. During this time, the acetylene torch surfaced and allowed jewelers to make incredibly intricate details to jewelry which included the milgrain design. Milgrain was commonly featured in rings, brooches, and pendants.
The milgrain design lost its popularity for a while but is now appearing in contemporary rings and other fine jewelry. People love milgrain because of its vintage appeal and the effortless way it elevates any ring design. The design makes any ring feel hand-made and luxuriously detailed.
3 reasons milgrain rings are popular for men
1. Adds another element of style
Many of our men’s rings include clean and polished looks. With milgrain rings for men, the small beading on the edges creates a more striking aspect. The added texture from the milgrain design amplifies the look of the ring. Showcased on our 6mm Milgrain Comfort Fit Prestige Wedding Band, milgrain delicately outlines the edges of this band’s chic metals.
With a double milgrain design, the intricacy is increased, and there is more texture to his ring. Dual milgrain designs create a fresh, stylish, and sophisticated appearance for your fiancés ring, as seen in our 5mm Double Milgrain Comfort Fit Prestige Wedding Band.
2. Available in different sizes
The width of the ring may be one element that your guy would like to customize. The great thing about milgrain rings is that we offer them in designs as small as 3mm comfort band and as large as 8mm comfort band. The width of the ring can significantly change the look and feel of a ring on his finger, so make sure he is involved in this decision!
3. Makes his ring unique
We believe simple rings for men offer a traditional and charming feel, but we also believe in providing you with a one-of-a-kind ring that you will cherish forever. If your guy is looking for a ring that is still simple but has a unique twist, a milgrain wedding band could be his perfect choice. You can make his ring even more special by having a secret message engraved.
Now that you have polished your knowledge about men’s milgrain wedding bands, we hope you are ready to help your partner find his perfect ring! If you have any questions about milgrain bands for men or customizing a wedding ring, give us a call today!
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