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Celebrate your unique love story
with these alternative wedding ring designs
By Carley Lintz, CTW Features
Wedding bands of silver, platinum or gold are
timeless classics, but many couples today are
looking to bring a little more personality to their
rings.
Couples are looking for custom pieces of jewelry
that speak to their personality and sense of style.
They are looking for a unique way to celebrate not
only their love but also their esthetics, dreams and
gratitude to each other.
Here are a few popular ring trends for couples
searching for an alternative to traditional wedding
bands:
CUSTOM INSCRIPTIONS
What better way to make a ring your own than
with a personal inscription?
Hiding a meaningful hand engraved message
inside a ring is a bit sexy and old school. The
ring becomes a treasure that inspires as well as
commemorates.
COLORFUL GEMSTONES
Vibrant gemstones, like blue sapphires or purple
amethyst, are another increasingly popular choice
for wedding bands. Consider adding red rubies
in honor of his favorite color, green emeralds as
a reminder of the school where you met or even
her birthstone to create a beautiful and thoughtful
custom ring.
POP-CULTURE REFERENCES
Celebrate what brought you together with rings
inspired by your favorite movies, books or TV
shows. For Star Wars enthusiasts, there’s a pair
sterling silver wedding bands stamped with the
infamous lines “I love you” and “I know” by Han
Solo and Princess Leia.
NATURE-INSPIRED RINGS
If the great outdoors is more you and your fiancé’s
style, then perhaps a nature-inspired band is the
right choice. The Winding Willow Diamond ring
looks like a sculpted vine with four marquise
diamonds.
© CTW Features
How to Say More Than
‘I Do’ With Your Rings
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