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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.

There's a geeky engagement ring style to tickle EVERYONE's Spidey senses

There’s a nerdy engagement ring style here to tickle EVERYONE’s Spidey senses

We’ve already schemed with our partners at Joseph Jewelry in the past about fandom-inspired rings and they’ve taken it up another notch to bring us these ideas for nerdy engagement ring styles. If you’ve got a nerd style that you want infused into a custom engagement ring (Star Wars! Disney! LotR! Music! Harry Potter!), bring some ideas to Joseph Jewelry and they will create it for you — made to order, to your specifications (seriously!), and beyond all your geektastic dreams.

That golden snitch ring? Done. A Labyrinth owl wing ring? Owned. Jack Skellington? Ring of Barahir? Cthulhu? Yep yep and yep…

moonstone wedding rings might be your new obsession

24 reasons why moonstone engagement rings might be your new obsession [Updated for 2022!]

Y’all know the diamonds are not the only stones that dominate the engagement ring market anymore. We’re seeing aaaaall kinds of gemstones infiltrating fingers on offbeat couples: morganite, sapphires, black diamonds, emeralds, and pretty much anything you can think of. But today I went down the gorgeous rabbit hole of MOONSTONE engagement rings. They’re rainbow-y, cloudy, pearly, and so so SO pretty. Plus, they’re majorly affordable and most of these rings make traditional rings look wildly expensive by comparison.

Shall we peek at some of the most gorgeous, most affordable, and most wanting-to-be-on-my-finger moonstone engagement rings ever? I say aye!

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…

rings and trinkets and sparklies for Valentine's Day gifts and proposals

So many offbeat rings and trinkets for Valentine’s Day gifts and proposals

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, which for most of us means we’re running around trying to find something meaningful to give to our partners. Thankfully, we’ve got tons of vendor partners producing some of the most stunning and offbeat rings and trinkets and sparklies (oh my!) that we’ve seen. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites to inspire you to give the gift of purty bling to your special someone. Or maybe as bridesmaids/family gifts. And especially as a gift to yourself. Oh, and bonus: a few of these folks have discounts going on…

pokeball wedding band on offbeat bride alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Totally non-boring & unique masculine wedding bands for folks of all genders [Updated!]

We’ve shown you LOTS of men’s and masculine wedding bands before, but I’m bringing some new ideas to the table this time. I’m talking wood grains, rainbow-inlaid crystal, trillion-cut sapphires, animals sculpted into the metal, neon inner bands, brushed metal, the Bat Symbol, skulls, and DRAGON SCALE. It’s a whole new batch of weird, wild, and totally non-boring masculine wedding bands to fill your dapper heart (or your groom’s!) with pure, golden joy.

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.