Category Archive

ring

Wedding rings for women? Oh yes, we’ve got them here — ranging from alternative engagement rings to non-diamond rings. Wedding rings for men? We’ve got posts about that, too! What about if you’re not wearing a ring? What about wedding tattoos? Yep! Sapphires rings, ruby rings, emerald rings… even rings without stones at all! You may also want to check out these archives: 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.

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Which of these types of wedding bands for him would YOUR partner rock? (pun intended)

When choosing your wedding bands, there are a TON of choices, and you don’t at all have to choose something traditional. Whether you’re shopping for your partner, for all of your rings, or for yourself, there’s a wedding band to fit your personality.

We did some deep-diving and found three of our favorite types of rings and exactly who could ROCK them, pun intended…

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You (and your wedding crew!) needs to see these nature-themed jewelry gifts

I featured some gorgeous and whimsical animal rings and jewelry over on Offbeat Home & Life today that just screamed wedding party gifts. Which of your wedding party would NOT want to rock a frog prince ring, a red panda ring, or a gorgeous enamel floral bracelet?

pear shaped rings

Remember when pear-shaped engagement rings were controversial? They’re not anymore…

Remember WAY back in 2001 when Carrie Bradshaw wigged TF out when Aidan planned to propose with a pear-shaped diamond on Sex and the City? The even weirder part was that she balked at yellow gold, which of course is back with a vengeance now. It seems like a very long time ago.

I wanted to see what was going on in the world of the pear and how weird and gorgeous and HUGE they could get. So I went a-hunting. I’m totally going to cheat by including some non-diamonds in here, too. Fight me. Let’s shop!

Truly offbeat men's wedding rings (and how to get your own)

Truly offbeat men’s wedding rings (and how to dream yours into existence!)

Whether it’s unique and awesome men’s wedding bands, adding in colored gemstones, or harnessing the power of layered metals, out-of-this-world meteorite, or even a solid DIAMOND band (it’s a THING!), your wildest wish is their command.

Angling for the most stunning geometric engagement rings we could find

Angling for the most stunning geometric engagement rings we could find

We posted a delicious geometric engagement ring set over on Instagram the other day and could not stop talking about it. It cast a spell on us all and I couldn’t stop myself from deep diving into looking up more like it. From hexagonal diamonds to kite-shaped gemstones to intricate and bold angular settings, there’s a ring here that will stop your heart.

From Bauhaus-inspired to Art Deco to the Mines of Moria, these geometric-inspired rings are angling to be on your finger…

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Elegant gothic wedding rings: black diamonds, skulls, sinister details

For those among us into dark and elegant chicness, goth styles, Halloween themes, and who wouldn’t be caught dead in anything but black, there ARE rings for you. Super elegant, creepily awesome goth wedding rings, engagement rings, and wedding bands to tickle your sinister senses.

These aren’t your mama’s wedding rings (unless your mama’s into skulls!). Let’s go shopping on the dark side…