Wedding Rings for All

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June is the traditional month for engagements and weddings, and there are many ways to make them your own. It all starts with your rings—symbols of love that represent your commitment to each other. Since June is also Pride month, we’re excited to share these mini profiles of jewelers who are helping LGBTQ+ couples make their wedding day special.

Allison Ullmer of Ringed helping a customer design a ring — Ringed by Allison Ullmer offers workshops for couples to create their rings together. | Photo courtesy of Ringed.

Make New Traditions

“Maybe you love emeralds or rubies or sapphires. Maybe you love gold or two-tone metal. Maybe you want to hide a pin-prick diamond on the inside of the band, just for you. Forget what an engagement ring “should” look like and make it yours.”

– Allison Ullmer, owner of Ringed in Portland, Oregon

Bespoke LOLiDE rings by L.L. Devine — L.L. Devine of LOLiDE creates bespoke rings in addition to curating a line of gender-neutral jewelry. | Photo by Grant Goodrich, courtesy of LOLiDE

Be Unconventional

“LOLiDE rings are for anyone who wants to stand apart from the gender constraints of traditional wedding jewelry. They’re for the woman who wants something bold, modern, and strong to reflect her personality; for the guy who wants some sparkle on his finger to match the twinkle in his eye; and for non-binary folks who want to wear a symbol of love—without a gender label attached.”

– L.L. Devine, owner of LOLiDE in Seattle, Washington

A ring by Kyle Abraham Bi of Reflective Jewelry — Many couples opt for combining engagement and wedding rings into one ring for both people. | Photo courtesy of Kyle Abraham Bi of Reflective Jewelry.

Say it With Style

“We don’t face the same labyrinths of rigid expectations that many straight couples do. We make our own rules . . . without being bound by the burden of tradition, you can really do things your own way! Take, for example, the ‘Management’ ring (or men’s engagement ring). It is on the rise in recent years, and not exclusively for LGBT+ couples.”

– Kyle Abraham Bi, General Manager of Reflective Jewelry in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The Emily Chelsea Jewelry store — Emily Chelsea Jewelry specializes in custom commitment and celebration rings.

Choose the Right Fit

“Emily Chelsea Jewelry believes that marriage is for everyone and supports and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community. You will not find gender specific categories on our website or in the shop as anyone can wear any ring. We do not assume your pronouns and will either ask for you and your partner’s pronouns or wait for you to use your pronouns.”

– Emily Phillippy, owner of Emily Chelsea Jewelry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Celebrate Pride This Month and All Year

Handcrafted wedding rings not only symbolize love, but also honor the individuality of each couple. With custom designs, these rings become powerful statements of joy, acceptance, and commitment. Each ring tells a story, reflecting the personal journey and shared experiences of the couple.