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May 11, 2015
Part 17: Tales of "Clothing" - Marriage Rings (2)
Part 17
A Story About "Clothing" - Marriage Rings (2)
How to choose a marriage ring that satisfies both decoration and function, one you'll want to wear for a lifetime.
Photo by Jamandfix

Left/Platinum 950 ring (Men's) ¥227,850; Right/Platinum 950 x K18YG ring (Women's) ¥233,100 (Both M.Y. Label)
Forcing the same ring is nonsensical
Last time, I mentioned that it's okay to choose a marriage ring based on what you like. However, there's one problem that needs to be cleared up here. That is, the bride and groom may not necessarily have the same taste.
If tastes differ, in the past, nine times out of ten, the man would have backed down. This means having to wear something you don't want, so you won't feel attached to it in the first place.
And because you don't feel attached to it, there are frequent cases where it gets left somewhere during drinking parties or other occasions and then lost. Well, even as a joke, it leads to nothing good.
To conclude, I believe that trying to force yourselves to wear the same marriage ring just because it's a marriage ring is nonsensical.
This doesn't mean you should each choose whatever you like. I think it's good to have some common ground, such as choosing rings from the same brand on the same day together.
The reason M.Y. Label offers a wide variety of materials and designs for their marriage rings is because they want couples to choose rings they truly love, not out of obligation, so they can cherish them throughout their long married life. What's important isn't having the same item, but whether there's sentiment behind it, isn't it?

Left/Platinum 950 ring (Men's Bold) ¥315,000; Right/Platinum 950 ring (Women's Narrow) ¥222,600 (Both M.Y. Label)
Functionality is also required for marriage rings
Marriage rings are essentially ornaments designed to be worn on the ring finger without removal. Therefore, in addition to a simple design that suits both on- and off-duty styles, they should also be comfortable to wear for extended periods.
Specifically, it's necessary to overcome constraints such as keeping the height low to avoid snagging on objects when you move your hands. In that sense, marriage rings might be the most functional type of ring among the many available.
Incidentally, M.Y. Label's marriage rings have a mountain-shaped curve on the inside, designed to prevent pressure even if the ring moves around.
One last thing. Many women want to wear their engagement ring on their ring finger along with their marriage ring, right? Recently, more men are also enjoying this kind of ring stacking.
Since marriage rings have simple designs, they naturally pair well with other rings.
One man said, "When I stack rings and wear several more on other fingers, it's harder for people to tell I'm married."
Regardless of the motive, you have to admit the man's resolve to never take off his ring is something to be appreciated (laughs).
So, gentlemen, let's not be mere bystanders, but choose a marriage ring that you'll want to wear for a lifetime.