I have made many variations of this wedding band over the past 30 years. They just look great on men's hands. The flattened surface takes uniform wear over the years and the ring develops real character. If you have your hands in water a lot this might not be the ring for you. That can be remedied by making the band narrower. This ring is forged in 22k but can also be made in harder 18k if you climb mountains, are a chef or a carpenter, for instance. For sizes and karats or metals not listed, final price will vary.