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engagement ring

So you’re thinking of proposing with a ring? We’ve got tons of ideas and inspiration including custom rings, eco-wedding rings, non-ring alternatives, and ring tattoos! Oh and der: don’t forget about our Vendor Guide listing of alternative wedding rings and jewelry.

stackable rings for wedding sets

How to rock nested & stackable rings in your wedding set

Are you considering stacking your rings into nested sets? You know, taking your engagement ring and accenting it with your wedding band or multiple bands to add new layers of dimension to the look.

We went down the rabbit hole of beautiful shinies at one of our favorite jewelry partners, Brilliant Earth, to peek at what they can do with stackable ring sets, how to mix and match them, and how to craft up stackable rings that totally represent who you are. Let’s give in to temptation and peruse the gold, the diamonds, the gemstones, and the many metals from which to choose…

df alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

The magic that makes handmade wedding rings become heirlooms

Looking at engagement rings and wedding bands can be an exercise in sameness. And if there’s anything we know about offbeat couples, it’s that they are into something different and something authentic to them. That’s why we get a little giddy when we find a jeweler that goes above and beyond to make customized handmade wedding rings and jewelry for couples who want something that isn’t the same old thing. And we’re extra giddy for our partner Hunt Country Jewelers.

Custom Blue Topaz and Black Diamond Fashion Ring alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

These are the biggest rings Joseph Jewelry has ever made, and they’re freaking glorious

We were shocked and delighted by their HUGE AF gemstone rings. So we thought we’d share with them you in a new post! Beyond gawking at the stupendousness of these bad boys, we can also talk about ways to make gemstones or make a diamond look bigger…

Lora alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Black diamond engagement rings as dark as your soul and hardcore as your love

From stunning black diamond engagement rings to skull-tastic wedding bands, you’re going to [black heart emoji] these gorgeous-but-bad-ass alternative engagement rings and wedding bands from Iz&Co.

if you’re looking for unique engagement rings that are as dark as your soul and as hardcore as your love Any. Single. One. of these designs would absolutely thrill you and your partner….

Star Wars Custom Wedding Set in Palladium alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule!

Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe!

From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won’t see ANYWHERE else…

Granola glam: these raw diamond engagement rings will blow your mind

These raw diamond engagement rings are granola glam [Updated!]

I went down a rabbit hole which I never want to leave: raw diamond engagement rings! So many rough edges, nature-inspired cuts, and hammered metal. Raw diamonds come in tons of colors, sizes, and textures and I can’t get enough. Are you ready to start dropping hints like crazy by sharing you favorite among these nature-inspired and rustic AF rings? Let’s go ring shopping, y’all…