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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.

VINTAGE 1 CARAT OLD EUROPEAN CUT DIAMOND STARBURST RING alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Like playing in your mom’s jewelry box, only better: Shopping for engagement rings in Seattle, EraGem-style

If you’re shopping for engagement rings in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, our sponsor EraGem can give you that sexy one-two punch of engagement ring shopping…

1. Virtually shop EraGem’s engagement rings on their website.
2. Go into the EraGem showroom and actually try on your favorites!

Reasons to buy a used engagement ring as seen on @offbeatbride #engagementring #weddings

Would you wear a used engagement ring? Here are some reasons to go secondhand

There are usually three types of reasons one might sell a used engagement ring: a divorce, lack of use/wear, or to pay for a ring upgrade or other life expense. It’s interesting how each reason can change the price and perception of rings. There are definitely folks out there who might not want a ring from a divorce just for superstition purposes, but for most of us, a used engagement ring can be the ticket to good bang for the buck. Let’s talk shop on why you might (or might not) want to opt for a secondhand used engagement ring.

joseph alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

This ain’t your average princess ring: 10 unique engagement ring designs you never expected

If you’re looking for unique engagement ring styles, and stumbling across the same-ol same-ol on Google searches and Pinterest, you better take a few quick breathes and prepare yourself for the tidal wave of engagement ring creativity that our sponsor Joseph Jewelry is about to unleash on you today. We’ve rounded up some of their top 10 most unique engagement ring designs from the years of custom-making rings for super-special one-of-a-kind engagement rings.

alexandrite marquise diamond engagement ring alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

5 ways you never thought to rock marquis diamonds in your engagement ring

Ah, the marquise diamond. It’s awesome, it’s unique, and it’s often hard to think of creative ways to set it. I bet you’ll see at least three ways you’ve never thought to rock a marquise diamond…