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non-diamond ring

Sapphires rings, ruby rings, emerald rings… even rings without stones at all! This is our archive of non-diamond engagement rings and wedding bands. 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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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.

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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.

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My HALO rings: behold the silicon wedding band!

As some of you may recall, that guy I married does not wear a wedding ring. He gave it a shot for a while and HATED IT — it was too hard, the metal got too cold, and he felt it was too uncomfortable when he played guitar. I get it! That’s why I got all super-stoked over our new ring sponsor My HALO Ring.

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Stone-less engagement rings that still ooze glamour [Updated!]

My partner and I are searching for my perfect engagement ring, but with one rule: It can’t have any stones. I’m super tough on jewelry, so it also needs to be durable, and low-profile. But I also want it to feel pretty and girly. All that being said, I don’t just want a plain band as my engagement ring. So where can I find durable, yet feminine engagement rings with no bling?