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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.

Custom Castle Diamond Fashion Ring top 103196 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Half-moon, cushion, sausage: Which one of these diamond shapes is your favorite?

Heart? Half-moon? Cushion? Trillion? “Sausage”? (You’ll get that reference in a minute.) There are so many diamond shapes to love, and Joseph Jewelry is here to show them all off.

Scroll through and pick which one is your favorite…

Spectacular masculine engagement rings for all your proposing needs

Spectacular men’s engagement rings for all your proposing needs

We recently received two requests for advice on men’s engagement rings and I couldn’t resist doing a little reconnaissance (and window shopping!) for some masculine rings that will totally make your dude say yes to the proposal.

Here are some masculine-friendly men’s engagement rings with which to propose to your partner (some with an LGBTQ-slant!). Some can function as a set with another band and some work double-duty as a wedding band.

skull ring lead alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

These subtle skull engagement rings will be the death of me

Sometimes a big diamond solitaire is all one needs to feel complete when it comes to an engagement ring. But sometimes your tastes run slightly darker, a little more goth-inspired, with just a hint of noir. These skull engagement rings will bring the death to your “death do us part” without going overboard or comical. They’re just a lovely bit of the Dark Mark wrapped up in all that frilly romance. Are you in? Let’s head to the dark side…

Sapphire ring stack alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

4 reasons to love sapphire engagement rings (one reason is rainbows)

Don’t want a diamond because you’re squidgy about where they came from? Or maybe you just want something more colorful? But you want your ring to be durable and eco-friendly? Then a sapphire engagement ring is the best way to go.

I’m gonna use our sponsor (and creator of my very own custom engagement ring) Joseph Jewelry to illustrate the four reasons that sapphires should become the new diamonds…

offbeat morganite 3 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

3 eco engagement ring trends and endless Valentine’s Day gifts from Brilliant Earth

Beyond being eco-friendly AF, Brilliant Earth has gorgeous engagement and wedding rings in every style you could lust after. If you’ve been noticing a certain ring trend that you’re drawn too, Brilliant Earth has been noticing them too. Check these out…

Harry Potter engagement rings for all four houses

Rings sorted! Harry Potter wedding rings for all four Hogwarts houses

Whether you’re a courageous Gryffindor, a wise Ravenclaw, a loyal Hufflepuff, or a cunning Slytherin, there are Harry Potter wedding rings just for you.