Masculine Promise Rings

While you may not be quite ready to commit to a wedding date, masculine promise rings show a man's intention to remain faithful to his betrothed and are a reminder of vows of purity and the intention to one day wed. Rings are often engraved both on the outside and the inside with personal messages and vows. The ring can be worn on either the left or right hand and on any finger. It denotes a promise to be faithful to the other person and that the courtship is serious.

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Promise Ring History

Rings have been used to signify agreements and promises for thousands of years. During ancient times, rings were worn by officials in the church to signal their commitment and promise to God. During the 1500s, many people traded rings with one another as symbols of friendship and love.

Typically, promise rings have been given to the female instead of the male, but this trend is beginning to change and more and more men are wearing rings that promise an intention of a more serious relationship. Also, many men are wearing chastity rings to signify their intention to wait on a physical relationship.

Types of Masculine Promise Rings

Masculine promise rings can vary from intricately woven and engraved rings to simple titanium bands. Prices can range from well under $100 to over $1,000.

Gaelic Rings

In the Gaelic language, Anam Cara means "soul friend". Many couples choose a ring with these words engraved into the metal to represent a promise to someone who is a potential soul mate, who understands you like no one else. Heavenly Treasures offers this ring in sterling silver for around $45 or 14K gold for around $300.

Celtic Knot Rings

The Celts created flowing lines and connecting patterns that showed how all things were joined in a circular, ever repeating pattern. Many couples are choosing Celtic Knot rings to symbolize their own connectedness. My Celtic Jeweler offers several Celtic Knot rings in gold and white gold ranging in price from $200 and up with free shipping on orders over $100.

Turkish Rings

Have a tight budget? Based upon the Turkish puzzle ring, this piece comes apart and goes back together for a unique trick. However, you can only get the pieces to come apart and go back together if you know the secret. Comes with detailed instructions and runs around $22.

Poesy Rings

These rings date back to the 15th to 17th centuries. Poesy rings were engraved with the actual words of the promise. Many believed that what made contact with the skin would be taken into the heart. Today, these rings are making a comeback and there are many museum quality reproductions available. Heavenly Treasures offers a ring with the French words Vous et nul autre, which means "You and no other". For a more modern version of the poesy ring, this company also offers a ring with the words "My beloved is mine and I am his" engraved upon the surface in an old world script. The words are Biblical and are found in Song of Solomon 2:16.

Onyx Rings

Engraved with his initials and set with gemstones and black onyx, these rings create a sleek, masculine look that any man should be proud to wear. The gemstones often represent the birthstones of the two entering into the "promise". The initials can be the initial of his first and last name or can be the first initial of his name and the first initial of her name. You can purchase a personalized ring through Kai Silver.

Dragon Promise Rings

If you love dragons, then you'll enjoy this simple titanium band with a small etched dragon on the surface. The ring is about 10 mm wide. This ring runs about $100 at Just Metal.

Matching Promise Rings

His and Hers Sets

Men and women who are interested in sealing a vow to stay pure for one another, will be interested in a his and hers set of promise rings. The rings can either have the same saying, each have part of a saying, or can be unique and individual.

Whatever type of ring you choose, be sure that you both understand what promises are being given and for what the ring symbolizes to you as a couple. Communication is key to making sure the ring has a special meaning that enhances your relationship.

Online Retailers

You can find masculine promise rings at sites such as:

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