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.

Custom Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring flat 100056 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

6 tips for designing your own custom wedding ring with Joseph Jewelry

We love custom options and making something standard into something that is totally YOU. We see custom dresses all the time, and we pretty much know how that all works; but when it comes to a custom engagement or wedding ring, it starts to get a little hazy. We’ve partnered up with longtime best custom jewelry-making pals, Joseph Jewelry, to see what a custom ring entails and how we can make it a REALLY fun and creative experience.

non matching fingerprint ring sets alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Gem stones, anchors, and secret messages: New exciting designs from Brent & Jess

Okay, we know you love Brent & Jess fingerprint rings. Your enthusiasm made them go viral back in 2009, we keep seeing them popping up in your bride profiles, and even in our guests posts.

So what could be better than a visit with your favorite fingerprint rings, featuring their new, exciting designs featuring gemstone rings, and secret messages…

EraGem ruby rings alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Delicious ruby engagement rings that’ll make you say “ERMAHGERD EraGem!”

Who’s ready to ogle glittery, sparkly, bling-y, ruby engagement rings. If you’re dreaming about an engagement ring that’s as red-hot as your lurve, check out some of these sexy ruby engagement rings from EraGem…

wexford jewelry 1 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

One of a kind wedding rings

The first time I introduced you to our sponsor Wexford Jewelers I said “I work for a wedding blog, I see a LOT of jewelry — and I have NEVER seen anything like Wexford Jewelers designs.” That was two years ago, and it is still true today. Come look, drool, covet, fall in love, and find your wedding bands, as we explore some their one-of-a-kind jewelry collections that’ll never leave you side-eyeing your ring, and keep you just as infatuated with it, year after year…

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.