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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.

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.

rose gold elegance alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Crazy impressive and one-of-a-kind artistic wedding rings

I am crazy impressed with Wexford Jewelers. Impressed is an odd word to describe my reaction to our newest jewelry sponsor, I know. But the thing is, I work for a wedding blog, I see a LOT of jewelry — and I have NEVER seen anything like Wexford Jewelers designs.

Wanna feel impressed along with me? You will be when you see more of their designs and the special offer they have waiting for you at the end. Ooh, and you’ll get a gander at the most badass BLACK wedding set that is really tempting my pocket book something fierce.
Wanna feel impressed along with me? You will be when you see more of their designs and the special offer they have waiting for you at the end…

The Plumosa Ring alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

The antique engagement ring style guide from Brilliant Earth

If you’re looking into vintage engagement rings keep peeping, because I’m not only gonna break down the antique ring style guide, but I’m also going to show you some fabulous choices that are available right now (but for how long!?). Let’s start with the oldest styles and work our way up to modern bling…