Category Archive

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.

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!

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.

Custom Blue Topaz and Black Diamond Fashion Ring alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

These are the biggest rings Joseph Jewelry has ever made, and they’re freaking glorious

We were shocked and delighted by their HUGE AF gemstone rings. So we thought we’d share with them you in a new post! Beyond gawking at the stupendousness of these bad boys, we can also talk about ways to make gemstones or make a diamond look bigger…