Aside from a watch and perhaps a pair of cufflinks, your wedding band may be the first and only piece of wedding jewelry you'll ever own. So, a bit of hesitancy about wearing a ring for the first time is certainly understandable. Here are some things to consider as you search for the perfect men’s wedding jewelry / band.

White gold wedding jewelry / bands tend to be more subtle looking than yellow or rose gold. While platinum has the same color as white gold, it is considerably more expensive, heavier, and as a result, may not be the most comfortable choice for your first ring.

The base for white gold is pure yellow gold to which several white metals like zinc and titanium are added for strength and durability. Because this combination of metals ends up being a shade of light gray, the rings are coated in a very thin layer of rhodium; a precious metal that produces a brilliant white luster and a hard, tarnish free finish.