#man bands

[lifeinacartoon]

Happy Monday everyone Today I will be mostly appreciating Gary in glasses. Because he wears them so well! And holy crap that second picture does things to me!

[tranquilitybase-hc]

another young alex appreciation post ♡

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[lifeinacartoon]

Don't blame me for doom-scrolling Gary Barlows’ Instagram account! Its a bad habit 🤪

[thefashionjewelry]

The History and Evolution of Men's Wedding Bands

Wedding bands are the auspicious token of the eternal bond shared by two bodies and souls for a lifetime. It is worn typically on the left ring finger which is believed to be connected right to the heart through veins. So, a wedding ring could be thought of as a powerhouse of love a couple shares to fuel their hearts with desires to lead their married life blissfully ever after.

Mostly bought in pairs, wedding bands are exchanged by a man and a woman during their wedding ceremony, which declares them as a wedded couple. The ring is thereafter cherished and worn by both spouses until their matrimony lasts. Traditionally carved out of precious metals, the worth of this ornament for a lovesick heart is as valuable as one’s life. If you have already experienced or are about to be tied in a matrimonial bond, then below are some amazing facts about male wedding bands and traditions that you would love to know about.

History of Men’s Wedding Bands

The existence of wedding rings is said to go back thousands of years to the ancient Roman, Egyptian and Greek cultures. It is also said that originally only women would wear rings to show that they were in a matrimonial relationship with a man, or more particularly, their husband’s ownership over them. On the other hand, men would only wear rings as a symbol of wealth and power, and not to represent a wedlock. Then aren’t you wondering how the concept of men wearing wedding rings became popular?

Men actually began wearing simple wedding rings in the early 1900s as a keepsake of their lover’s memories when World Wars hit nations across the globe while there was also a constant rise in the supporters of ideology behind feminism. When millions of soldiers left behind their families and lifelong companions for an uncertain period of time, these wedding rings became their source of inspiration to get through the hard times. It was this time when these metal bands became more of a sentimental thing for the so-called strong-hearted men.

Evolution of Men’s Wedding Bands

The tradition of mens wedding bands which started as nostalgia has now become a religious ritual that is equally followed by both parties, males and females. And today, this practice of wearing wedding bands is followed with such fervor that jewelry brands have been creating matching and customizable wedding bands sets for a few decades now to suit couples’ preferences.

Historically, since men were involved in more laborious jobs, their wedding bands were designed in plain metal bands, mostly from silver or gold. But with the evolution of jewelry designs being more sophisticated over time, metals like tungsten, stainless steel, platinum, titanium, and even wood have become hot choices for wedding bands among modern men. So while the focus originally was on using hard metals, the scenario has now shifted to go for novelty and aesthetics.

End Note

Celebrated as an emblem of holy matrimony, a wedding band is an ideal piece of jewelry that almost all married men and women make sure to wear, either on their fingers or as a pendant chain necklace. So, it is not only a way to make it public that you are in a harmonious matrimony with someone but also a sweet gesture to express your undying love and respect to your spouse. Hence, to make this most blissful event the most memorable affair of your life, GemsNY has launched a spectacular collection of men’s and women wedding bands & engagement rings to make your romantic wedding dream come true, do browse our official website to have a look.

Also Read : 5 Beautiful Anniversary Gifts for Your Beloved

[idkmybfftaylor]

We had some great pop songs and we sang the shit out of 'em.

Kevin Richardson, Backstreet Boys

[usually-a-bird]

Please Remember

I think so many people are forgetting that I'm listening to music for the purpose of the message and not for the purpose of admiring the face singing it.

[4cupcakesofsummer]

I honestly don’t know if I’ll ever find someone I love as much as the bands I have loved over the years, and that scares me