To some, weddings can seem like the apex of old-world tradition. An artifact of days gone past when the cotton was high, the fish were jumping, and the living was easy. And while this conception of the wedding is still the case in some situations, we’re seeing more and more couples that have rejected the “classic” marital traditions in favor of contemporary, fun, and most of all, unforgettably unique ceremonies and weddings.

For example, at PJD we’ve seen weddings hosted everywhere from churches to libraries to bars to barns to treehouses, and serving everything from gourmet donuts to curry stations and everything in-between.

So it should come as no surprise that we have seen some pretty memorable and truly unique wedding bands. Past are the days where a wedding band had to be plain and unadorned. Instead, today men’s and women’s wedding bands are every bit as glamourous, gleaming, and sophisticated as any diamond engagement ring.

That’s why we’ve put together this short guide to some of our favorite bold, distinct, and one-of-a-kind wedding bands available right now.

For Brides-to-Be:

Like everything else about your wedding, a wedding band should be something that is personal and important to you. A perfect band should not only match well with your beloved’s, but it should also reflect those aspects of your personality that make you you.

For example, if you’re the sort of person who loves to add a dash of vintage-inspired glamour to everything you do, look no further than the dazzling Dantela wedding band collection by Tacori. Handmade in California, no two bands of Tacori’s Dantela are alike. Instead every Dantela wedding band is carefully made by a skilled Tacori jewelry maker, creating a piece of incredible passion and intimacy.

Not only are the bands of Tacori’s Dantela collection entirely one-of-a-kind, they are also available in a wide array of styles including many channel set, prong eternity, and exquisitely engraved pieces..

On the other hand, if diamonds and gold aren’t your thing, try a band made of an “alternative precious metal.” Every bit as beautiful as gold or platinum, rings, like the ones below by Lashbrook, are available made with Zirconium, Titanium, Cobalt and other a-typical metals.

For Grooms:

Traditionally, a groom’s wedding band was quiet, unadorned, and meant as apathetic and stoic as Cold War-era masculinity insisted. Luckily, today that’s not the case. Contemporary men’s wedding bands are every bit as interesting and stylish as women’s bands, and have even come to feature subtly-placed diamonds and other gemstones.

One great designer for men’s wedding bands is CrownRing. Inspired by the architecture of Montreal, the “architectural bands” of CrownRing are made with striking finishes, eye-catching diamonds, and are every bit as comfortable as your grandpa’s band.

If this sounds like something you might be into, check out CrownRing’s Rope, Diamond, and Carved collections, as these wedding band lines seamlessly integrate innovative distressed finishes with black and white diamonds for a truly original piece.

Alternatively, for something subtle but distinctive, from the award-winning designers at Michael M comes an array of men’s wedding bands which feature radical re-thinkings of what a wedding band can and can’t be.

Other Unique Wedding Band Designers

In addition to the few designers mentioned above, most independent jewelry retailers are sure to have a plethora of uniquely-designed bands from designers such as Kirk Kara, Claude Thibaudeau, and Torque, as well as some stunning men’s engagement rings from Canadian wunderkind Noam Carver.

Additionally, many fine jewelry retailers, including Golden Tree Jewellers (if you’re up north) and Miro Jewelers (for those more south) offer an comprehensive custom jewelry repair studios. Generally these studios are staffed by teams of incredibly experienced professionals who have made it their life’s work to bring their customer’s bridal jewelry dreams to life.

Now It’s Your Turn!

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