Since we started RingSpotters, we have received so many unique pictures of the wedding rings on the big day. Looking back, I wish I had a unique ring shots like these! Here are some of the latest we've received each with its own distinct flaire....from music, to sweet, to natural.
Photos by: Misti Layne
This morning we have a first for RingSpotters - an oval cut engagement ring from a Chicago bride who just celebrated 3 years of wedded bliss. Her husband woke her up in the middle of the night to take her on a surprise weekend road trip from Chicago to Minneapolis, his hometown. He kept her entertained during the 6 hour drive with a scrapbook chronicling their courtship and relationship, and had a beautiful lakeside sunrise proposal perfectly timed upon their arrival, ring and all.
I adore the modern thick setting and which compliments the antique style wedding band so perfectly. And I am loving the contrast of the black surface on the bride's hand - it brings out the gorgeous detail, the light and the sparkle of the rings!
Cut: Oval, 1.32 Carats
Wedding Band: Tiny Round Brilliants with an etched channel setting
Jeweler: Finer Jewelry, Chicago
Today's ring belongs to a bride married in September of 2007. We love the vintage setting of this ring, the pave accents, and the delicate detailing on the trapezoid side stones. And, the wedding band compliments the ring so perfectly! Not to mention, we love the fact that her husband picked this out all on his own...bravo!
Cut: Radiant cut center stone with faceted trapezoid cut sides
Setting: Vintage
Jeweler: Steiners Jewelry
Last June we featured a beautiful princess cut engagement ring, and today we have photos of the rings on the wedding day. We are very inspired by the creativity of this bride. Instead of having her ring bearer carry the rings on the traditional pillow, she decided on a DIY project. She made a fire truck from vintage toys, painted it, and gave it to her ring bearer as a keepsake. And, after selling a few trucks by word of mouth from the wedding, she opened an Etsy shop. Such a precious idea..and definitely one of the most unique ideas we've seen!
Photos by Richmond Photographics
We'll admit it - yesterday's post on Cathedral rings was 100% inspired by today's submission. And how could you blame us! This round brilliant stone set in an elegant 4 prong cathedral setting is beautiful, as is the story behind it. It goes to show that great taste never goes out of style...
Cut: Round brilliant
Carats: 1.5
Setting: platinum solitaire 4-prong cathedral
Jeweler: Harry Beckman, www.harrybeckmaninc.com, Boston, MA
Wedding band: platinum 1.7 ctw channel-set eternity band
A Jewelry Story: My husband and I went looking at rings before we got engaged, and I knew that I wanted a solitaire engagement ring. With the help of my wonderful jeweler, my husband chose the beautifully unique 4-prong cathedral setting. What I didn't know is that my mother's engagement ring is also cathedral setting - it's hidden by a ring my father gave to her that makes it look like her engagement ring has sidestones. It's special knowing that my mom and I have the same setting 30 years apart, and funny that it wasn't at all planned!
Why wear one ring when you can wear 3? We love the idea of stacking rings and mixing and matching the pieces you have to make different looks. Our ring today is classic and elegant with a perfect amount of sparkle.
This morning, we have a great look for you..and one we may have to steal! These rings belong to one of our friends and we have always thought it was so unique that she wore four bands as her wedding ring! Turns out, two of the bands are her actual wedding bands, and the two curvy rings are inexpensive pieces that she uses to layer and accessorize! As a new Mom, she wanted something a little more wearable, while still being stylish, and we love it!
She shared a picture of her bands with her engagement ring - a round brilliant encircled by a halo of micro paves. Wow!
Cut: round diamond
Setting: micro pave halo with pave band
Wedding bands: pave
Today we would like to feature a wedding of one of our RingSpotter brides. We showcased her gorgeous radiant rings in May, and now we have the photographs from her breathtaking wedding at the Firestone Vineyards in Los Olivos, California. Here are the rings on her big day...
The bride also sent us some of her favorite photos from the wedding. The photographer, Katie Moos, did a fabulous job capturing the incredible detail that went into creating such a fresh, bright, and intimate setting. The couple married on an expansive lawn overlooking the valley and vineyards underneath the most beautiful Oak tree. Flowers, done by Santa Barbara florist Modern Day Design were just stunning. As you can gather from the pictures, this bride has impeccable taste.
Fun tidbit about this wedding: Two photographs from this wedding (the bridesmaid's bouquet and the cake shown above) appeared in the movie "Its Complicated".
The Princess Cut is the second most popular shape for diamonds, and from today's ring, it's easy to understand why. The square shape accentuates the stone's brilliance and we love how sparkly, yet delicate the ring looks on this bride's finger!
Photo by: Amanda Samford Photography
Cut: Princess
Setting: 14 karat white gold
Jeweler: Jared
Why settle for one wedding band when you can have two? This gorgeous ensemble belongs to a bride married in June of 2005 who will be celebrating her five year anniversary in a few days. Her round brilliant solitaire is flanked by two sidebands encrusted with small round brilliants that give it that extra sparkle. Although not very common, we have seen a handful of double wedding bands and just love how they add balance and symmetry to the rings. We've featured a few other ring "trios" that are all unique in style and taste - take a look.
Cut: Round Brilliant
Setting: 6 prong solitaire on platinum
Wedding band: double "v" shape bands with round brilliants
