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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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Get a special discount on custom-made House on Hudson wedding rings

As a teenager, designer/goldsmith Miranda would tear apart her collection of junky plastic jewelery and reassemble the pieces in a way that she liked better. That kind of “not going to settle for anything but awesome” attitude is why House on Hudson can make y’all some superb wedding and engagement rings. And House on Hudson’s special discount is why you’re going to be able to actually save money on custom-made wedding rings.

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Gorgeous, sturdy, and Earth-friendly hammered wedding bands from Isabel Jewelry

Our sponsor Isabel Rucker lives and runs her jewelry business in a small town in Wyoming’s Rocky Mountains. Being close to nature continually feeds her creativity and desire to be environmentally-friendly. That’s why her shop, Isabel Jewelry provides hammered rings made of 100% recycled yellow, rose and white 14K gold, and sterling silver. If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind, hand-made wedding bands with an eco-twist, you’re gonna want to peep these bands for three reasons…

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Have a movie love affair with this Disney concert hall wedding

Diana and Luke got married in L.A. and wanted to put a little Hollywood magic into their wedding. And trust me, the magic is happening with movie-themed tables, popcorn favors, and ticket stub place cards. It was held in one of those venues that you just can’t even take in all at once (the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall!). The acoustics must be out of control, right? Good thing they had Del Atkins to make full use of it with his jazz band.

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An Indian-influenced wedding with a little bit of Pixar

George and Emily created an intimate afternoon wedding in Texas for their friends and family. Emily surprised everyone by wearing a white sari flown in from India to honor George’s heritage. They also had Indian catering, vintage book decor, and the movie Up playing in the background (since that was the inspiration for their proposal!).