While rings have always maintained a certain prominence in men's fashion and jewelry, it was reserved more for niche groups rather than a mainstream appeal. However, in the last twenty or even thirty years this barrier has been steadily torn down as the gap between what jewelry is acceptable for men and women to wear has been almost removed entirely.

Rings are now more popular than ever for men and have therefore become great gifts in many different ways. If you don't know what to get your significant other or a close friend, then here are three ring ideas to consider. 

Matching Rings

While everyone is familiar with the idea of matching wedding rings, that is not the only time when you can wear connected rings. Getting rings with a cute design that you both like and the initials of one another engraved on the inside can be a fun way to connect each other through a standard piece of jewelry. Or you can go even blunter and get two halves of the same object such as a heart or a more complex design that means something to you like a bird or other animal.  These rings hold special significance and are a great gift idea for anniversaries.

Everyday Accessories

If you know your partner or close friend has been dying to try out rings as part of their overall look but that they would never go out and buy jewelry for themselves, then it's a good idea to give them one as a gift. In this case, it is important to look for rings that are not too much of a statement piece but ones that will blend into the style of most outfits they would wear. Think of silver bands or with a simple pattern and perhaps get them a couple from which to decide on.

Famous Reproductions

From Lord Of The Rings to Vikings and even more modern flicks like Pirates Of The Caribbean, there are more movies and TV shows that depict male characters wearing rings. If you know your partner or friend is a big fan of a particular character or a certain style in one of those (or other) franchises, then get them something that you know they will like. Famous reproductions of jewelry are easy to order in or buy straight away. You could also ask a jeweler if they can either reproduce the designs or create something similar.