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Nontraditional wedding rings
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tiffany1865
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Posted 1 year ago # -
racheltb
clintonville
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My husband has an aircraft grade titanium ring. It has badass quality (won't ever bend or scratch, light as a feather) without potential for future regret of skull and crossbones. I ordered it online ten years ago. I think I remember a friend saying they got a titanium ring from Beechwold Jewelry.
Posted 1 year ago # -
SamuraiJack
Hilliard
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Kay jewelers has a black stainless steel band with skulls and crossbones on them.
I actually had a lot of success online finding more unique rings. I got mine from Zaav.com but there were other sites. they tended to have a better size variety available and are fairly reliable, especially if you find the manufacturer directly.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Rockmastermike
CORNspiracy HQ
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I'm very fond of my tungsten carbide ring. Remarkable silver mirror finish that will never scuff/scratch unless I meet up with a chunk of sapphire or diamond. Its been banged around on rocks and sand and stuff for several years now and looks exactly like it did when new. Nice weight too.
Posted 1 year ago # -
joev
Merion Village
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In regard to alternative metals, make sure they can be resized. tungsten can't be resized at all, and titanium can only go up or down one size. Most people will change ring sizes as they age, and you want to make sure you're still getting some circulation to your finger.
In regard to style - you really want something classic that's not going to look tacky 50 years down the road. A friend of my dad's has a big class ring-style thing with a turquoise stone inset. No mistaking that guy got married in the '70s.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Rockmastermike
CORNspiracy HQ
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joev wrote >>
In regard to alternative metals, make sure they can be resized. tungsten can't be resized at all.not strictly true:
"Due to the nature of tungsten carbide, we are unable to make an existing ring smaller. You must be absolutely certain about the size you are requesting. We do offer to increase the size of your existing ring, free of charge, up to one full size (there is a S/H fee of $25.00). If your ring has existing engraving, we will also re-engrave at no additional charge. This applies to standard engraving only."Posted 1 year ago # -
joev
Merion Village
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Walker wrote >>
joev wrote >>
Most people will change ring sizes as they age...Alternative: Don't gain weight. ;)
Or lose weight, or get saggy finger skin :) It's easy to think you'll always have the same finger size, but it would be pretty bad to have to face getting the the thing cut off your finger.
Posted 1 year ago # -
berdawn
near that stretch of N. High Street in the Short North
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joev wrote >>
Walker wrote >>
joev wrote >>
Most people will change ring sizes as they age...Alternative: Don't gain weight. ;)
Or lose weight, or get saggy finger skin :) It's easy to think you'll always have the same finger size, but it would be pretty bad to have to face getting the the thing cut off your finger.
or get arthritis.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Snarf
Dystopia
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Rockmastermike wrote >>
I'm very fond of my tungsten carbide ring. Remarkable silver mirror finish that will never scuff/scratch unless I meet up with a chunk of sapphire or diamond. Its been banged around on rocks and sand and stuff for several years now and looks exactly like it did when new. Nice weight too.
http://www.tungstenpride.com/+1
I got mine for $29 shipped on eBay, it's awesome. I really liked the idea/novelty of it's cost.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Nitsud Regnifloh
Valerio Heights
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Posted 1 year ago # -
RissaRoo
Clintonville
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Alexander's jewelers in the Short North is awesome. My engagement ring was entirely customized from several different rings, and they were really patient with everything my husband asked for to get it just right. It looks like a tiny place from outside, but they had a really cool selection. So if you're looking for something a little nontraditional, give them a look, they'll work with you.
In addition, we waited til the very last minute to buy our wedding bands, and they went above and beyond to track down my husband's size from another jeweler in California and get it to us in time. Can't say enough good things about the owners!Posted 1 year ago # -
TaraK
probably at the coffee shop
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I think these are really cool:
You can customize them with the finger print of your partner. There are several different styles on the site.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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berdawn wrote >>
joev wrote >>
Walker wrote >>
joev wrote >>
Most people will change ring sizes as they age...Alternative: Don't gain weight. ;)
Or lose weight, or get saggy finger skin :) It's easy to think you'll always have the same finger size, but it would be pretty bad to have to face getting the the thing cut off your finger.
or get arthritis.
Agreed. No one should get arthritis. ;)
Posted 1 year ago # -
ohiojimmie
Westgate
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Don Ruben wrote >>
Bill Weidinger is fantastic, his store is on West Fifth @ Grandview Avenue.
http://www.williamweidinger.com/index.htmlMy wife and I got the "finger shaped" rings from Bill Weidinger and they are super comfortable. I never wore rings or jewelry before and i have not had a problem adjusting to this ring. But its only non-traditional because its not a circle.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Manatee
The eternal present
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I am really grooving on the rings at Grandview Mercantile (I know, I know, everyone goes on and on about the place, but there's a reason for that?).
Very reasonable prices, lovely staff, and then of course there's the rest of the store to look through as well... too tempting.
I didn't want a big crazy engagement ring, and they had one at G Merc that was very tiny and delicate. They also had plain gold bands with some good solid, simple character to them, no weird designs or whatnots. But then they ALSO had some of the craziest, hugest, most interesting rings I've ever seen. So the selection is really good.
...and did I mention the rest of the store? Oh, oh yes I did. Well.
Posted 4 months ago # -
DavidF
Elysium Fields
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Manatee said:
I am really grooving on the rings at Grandview Mercantile (I know, I know, everyone goes on and on about the place, but there's a reason for that?).Very reasonable prices, lovely staff, and then of course there's the rest of the store to look through as well... too tempting.
I didn't want a big crazy engagement ring, and they had one at G Merc that was very tiny and delicate. They also had plain gold bands with some good solid, simple character to them, no weird designs or whatnots. But then they ALSO had some of the craziest, hugest, most interesting rings I've ever seen. So the selection is really good.
...and did I mention the rest of the store? Oh, oh yes I did. Well.
Congratulations!
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