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diamond ring

We’ve written a lot about diamond rings over the years, including how to deal with jealousy and concerns about the ethics of diamond rings. Ooh, and if you want to go straight to the source, check out a few of our very favorite diamond engagement rings, vintage rings, wedding bands, eco-friendly fine jewelry, and custom styles right here.

Black tungsten ring with black diamond alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

4 tales of kick-ass girl proposals

What’s one wedding “rule” we LOVE seeing Offbeat Brides break? Waiting for the groom to propose, of course! We love when brides propose to their partner. We’ve partnered up with offbeat vendor and alternative metal gurus, Titanium Jewelry, to look at some black titanium, timoku, damascus steel, zirconium, and flippin’ METEORITE styles for your partner as we recount some of our very favorite proposal stories and tips.

Custom Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring flat 100056 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

6 tips for designing your own custom wedding ring with Joseph Jewelry

We love custom options and making something standard into something that is totally YOU. We see custom dresses all the time, and we pretty much know how that all works; but when it comes to a custom engagement or wedding ring, it starts to get a little hazy. We’ve partnered up with longtime best custom jewelry-making pals, Joseph Jewelry, to see what a custom ring entails and how we can make it a REALLY fun and creative experience.

8 antique engagement rings from EraGem that will give vintage lovers a heart attack alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

8 antique engagement rings from EraGem that’ll give vintage lovers a lust-attack

If you get all googly-eyed over vintage rings like I do, then you’re going to be SUPER stoked about our sponsor EraGem Jewelry. They’re a fine estate jewelry company that specializes in vintage and antique engagement rings. Whether or not you’re searching for your dream vintage ring or antique wedding band you know you’re going to have fun perusing their amazing collection. Check out seven more of the coolest vintage rings you’ll see on the interwebs today…

wexford jewelry 1 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

One of a kind wedding rings

The first time I introduced you to our sponsor Wexford Jewelers I said “I work for a wedding blog, I see a LOT of jewelry — and I have NEVER seen anything like Wexford Jewelers designs.” That was two years ago, and it is still true today. Come look, drool, covet, fall in love, and find your wedding bands, as we explore some their one-of-a-kind jewelry collections that’ll never leave you side-eyeing your ring, and keep you just as infatuated with it, year after year…

JosephJewelry Wax 3qtr alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Joseph Jewelry’s custom engagement ring design: From on a budget to on your finger

Want a kick-ass ring, but you’re not finding the exact design you’ve had in mind anywhere? Have you thought about having a custom engagement ring made? What’s that? “Too much of a hassle,” you say. “Too expensive,” you say. We say “NAY!” to your nay-saying. Our sponsor Joseph Jewelry makes it easy to design your own rings.

Todd Reed Inc alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Find wedding rings you actually love: Insider advice that jewelry stores may not want you to know

Unless you’re going ring-less, your wedding rings are going to be something you wear for a very long time — it may be on your hand all day, every day. So shouldn’t your ring get at least as much thought and care in shopping as your wedding outfits? I used to work at a jewelry store, and I could tell you some interesting stories. So, here are my tips for getting what you want, and at the best price.