It is becoming more common, but still rare, that a woman will also buy her partner an engagement ring at the time of the engagement. These are popularly referred to as 'man-gagement' Tiffany rings. Despite the current fixation with diamonds, there are alternatives for the diamond-centric wedding ring such as birthstones and colored gems such as rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Smaller diamonds can be used to highlight the face of the ring and provide interesting contrasts.

The diamond ring has become the go-to item for that 'classic' look. Reputed jewelry brands such as Tiffany and Company (USA) offer a wide range of unique designs to best express the individual wearer's identity. Many men do not own any tiffany jewelry other than their one signature ring. Interestingly, there is still a stereotypical image of the 'male' ring, which usually features several small cut diamonds set into the face of the ring rather than the single larger diamond favored by women.

Men have realized that accessories do not end with tiffany cufflinks and tie bars. The true expression of personal style and sophistication is through a ring. Many powerful men in politics, commerce, the media and sport wear their rings as extensions of their intelligence, integrity, persona, charisma, skill, and flair. Though the ring is undoubtedly a status symbol it also transcends the barriers of wealth, class, achievement and privilege into the realm of universal desirability. History has repeated itself: the rings once again make the man.