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At Forged Union, we honor love in all its forms and strive to create pieces that represent your most treasured bonds.
At Forged Union, we honor love in all its forms and strive to create pieces that represent your most treasured bonds.

Promise

While many people have heard of promise rings, some may not realize their popular use as men’s rings. Promise rings date back to centuries ago when they were primarily used as placeholders for engagement rings. Today, however, the scope and meaning behind promise rings is much wider. Here is a look at men’s promise rings – their history, meaning, appearance and how to give and wear them.


SYMBOLISM

Men’s promise rings can symbolize a number of things – love, fidelity, purity, marriage, friendship or a certain intention or vow. Promise rings can serve as modern pre-engagement rings, indicating that a couple is taking serious steps towards spending their lives together. No matter what particular instance these men’s rings are used for, they almost always indicate a special bond between two people.


HISTORY

Promise rings are thought to date back to the 1500s. Men would give promise rings as a sort of engagement ring, especially if they could not afford to get married in the immediate future. The occasion of women giving promise rings popped up more recently to the 20th century. These men’s rings were usually offered when their beloved was not in a current position to marry. In these instances, the woman giving the promise ring was making a romantic gesture indicating that she would patiently wait until her love was able to be wed, for financial reasons or otherwise.

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Titanium Ring with Carbon Fiber And CZ

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Men's Stainless Steel Grooved Wedding Ring with 9 CZs 8mm

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Men's Stainless Steel "Eternity" Wedding Ring with CZs 7mm

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This elegant stainless steel wedding ring is dressed up with a string of channel set CZs that go all the way around the center. A flat satin profil...

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MT0013

Black Titanium Wedding Ring Engraved with Only Love You 6mm

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Minimalist yet romantic, this ring is equally perfect as a contemporary wedding band, engagement ring or promise ring. This 6mm men's black titaniu...

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MTG0142

Tungsten Wedding Band for Men with Koa Wood Inlay and CZ

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Luxurious yet affordable, this contemporary men's wedding band definitely stands out from the crowd. This men's tungsten ring with Koa wood has an ...

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MTG0115

Tungsten Wedding Band with Black and Blue Carbon Fiber and CZ | 8mm

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MTG0095

Black Tungsten Wedding Ring with 3 CZs and Step Down Edges | 8mm

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Offering an eye-catching combination of bold masculinity and rich detailing, this 8mm comfort fit men's black tungsten wedding band is an excellent...

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MTG0024

Tungsten Wedding Band with Three CZs and Polished Beveled Edges Brushed Finish 7mm

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