These simple wedding rings are all about maintaining tradition in unconventional ways. With components like a band, a jewel and a claw for women (and even fewer elements for men's wedding band designs) there aren’t very many pieces to manipulate or remove. However, some of these inventive designs keep the form of the traditional engagement ring and ditch the diamond altogether, focusing more on the symbolism of the jewelry piece than the bling. Instead of flaunting a diamond, some of these alternative wedding rings proudly show off the absence of the diamond with an empty claw, or something else unique in its place.
Whether for the sake of extreme minimalism or with the intention of opting for a diamond-free design, bands that include hidden details or engraved messages bring a stronger significance to the couple, without needing to be overly showy.
27 Simple Wedding Rings
From Subtle Sweetheart Rings to Diamond-Less Wedding Bands:
Laura McQuarrie — Apr 29, 2014 — Lifestyle
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Sound Wave Wedding Rings
The ‘I Do’ Personal Wedding Bands are Tokens of True Love
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Stoneless Engagement Rings
The Bright-Cut Ring Might be Full of Empty Promises
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Fingerprint Wedding Bands
Ultra Personalized Rings by Brent and Jessica Williams
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Identity-Sharing Accessories
Laura Papp's Engagement Rings Embody More Than Matching Styles
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Clawless Diamond Rings
The Solitaire Ring Has No Setting, Just a Band Beaded with a Single Jewel
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Ethical Engagement Rings
Ingle & Rhode Uses Conflict-Free Diamonds and Fair Trade Gold
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Prehistoric Wedding Bands
This Dinosaur Bone Band is Literally Out Of This World
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Recycled Ceremonial Rings
Todd Reed Creates Stunning Jewelry With Used Metals & Uncut Diamonds
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Reminder-Inscripted Wedding Rings
This Engraved Ring Does Not Want to Leave Your Finger
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Minimalist Engagement Jewelry
The 14 Karat Gold 'Loved' Etched Engagement Ring is Concise
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Alternative Wedding Rings
Endswell Jewelry Designs 3D-Printed Jewelry for People's Big Day
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Diamond-Less Wedding Bands
The Still House Engagement Rings are Industrial and Minimally Pleasing
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Intangible Affection Jewelry
The Invisible Love Ring by Sasha Tseng Reinterprets Promised Devotion
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Subtle Sweetheart Rings
This Wedding Ring Set Reveals a Secret When Touched Together
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Social Media Wedding Bands
These Tweet Rings Immortalize Your Favorite Twitter Quotes
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Engagement Rings for Men
H. Samuel Tioro Ring Lets Ladies Pop the Question for a Change
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Geeky Wedding Rings
The Han Solo and Princess Leia Wedding Bands Come Straight from the Film
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Transforming Romance Bands
The Torafu Architects Gold Wedding Ring Adjusts with Age
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Relationship Status Rings
Constellation Jewellery
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Unwedding Rings
Stop Asking the Question!
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Fingerprinted Wedding Bands
The WilliamsGoldsmiths Rings are Imprinted With Love
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Lovely Cleft Accessories
The 'Give U My Heart' Ring Has a Double Loped Cut Incised from the Band
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Binary Wedding Rings
Cuz You're a Nerd
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Wedding Bands for Gearheads
The Nuts and Bolts of Love
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Band-Aid Engagement Rings
Declaring Your Love (for First Aid) With Romantic Bandages
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Trophy Ring
Knotch Up Your Score With This Anti-Engagement Ring
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Thumb Drive Wedding Bands
The USB Wedding Ring Represents 'A Lifetime of Memories'
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