The Crosby Rubble - Beach Sand Wedding Rings - How Earthy Materials Like WWII Rubble Can Add Meaning to Your Unique Wedding Bands

Sometimes a gem washes up on your shore right out of the blue, and that is exactly what happened to us a couple of weeks ago when @joshmarcushills emailed us pictures of his neighborhood beach in Liverpool, UK.  He opened a whole world of historical rubble to us that we never knew existed.  And you folks know how much we love our rubble, sand, rocks, bricks and lava. 

PIeces of Crosby Rubble sent to us by @joshmarcushills

Lots of our couples choose pieces of earth for their wedding rings that have personal significance to them, like sand from the beach they first kissed on or where they held their wedding. Others choose to represent their favorite Baseball Teams, like the Redsox or the Yankees.  Many others choose pieces of earth that have historical significance.  WWII buffs come to us for earth from Omaha Beach, Iwo Jima, Okinawa.  We are proud and grateful to be able to add The Crosby Rubble to our library of World War II pieces of earth.

The Crosby Rubble Beach, Liverpool UK

Crosby Rubble

Gravestone on The Crosby Rubble Beach, Liverpool UK

Liverpool is the 5^th largest city in England and, due to its many docks which served as a port for vital supplies, was heavily targeted by the Germans from 1940-1941.  When the war finally ended and the cleaning began, the rubble was spread along Crosby Beach.  Over the decades it has been softened and washed clean by the tide and is an overwhelming reminder of our past.

Liverpool before the war

Liverpool after the war

Church after the bombing

@joshmarcushills picture of church today

Hopefully after so much suffering, some beauty can be created out of the pieces left over lest it ever be forgotten.  That is what we aim to do here.  I can't wait to post images of the first rings we make with this amazing rubble.  Thanks Josh!

To get started on a Custom Beach Sand and or Crosby Rubble Wedding ring, simply call 617-326-6671

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Ring A - ____________________________ (name or description of ring – or name of ring on website you are basing your design upon))

apx. size - __________ (we would base your sizers around this size.  Custom Sizers are highly recommended, see below in signature for info.)

width - __________ mm

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Shape of edges - __________________________ (rounded?  Flat?  Pinstriped?)

Any interior anodizing?  If so, what color? - ___________________ (blue, green, bronze, sunset, pink, purple)

engraving phrase - _____________________________________________ (if desired)

Ring B - _________________________________ (description of ring – or NAME OF RING on our website you are basing your design upon))))

apx. size – _____________ (we would base your sizers around this size.  Custom Sizers are highly recommended, see below in signature for info.)

width – _____________mm

Finish on metal - _______________________ (satin?  Sandblasted?  Mirror?)

Shape of edges - __________________________ (rounded?  Flat?  Pinstriped?)

Any interior anodizing?  If so, what color? - ___________________ (blue, green, bronze, sunset, pink, purple)

engraving phrase - __________________________________________ (if desired)

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FULL NAME ON CREDIT CARD - ______________________________

CELL PHONE NUMBER - ___________________________________

wedding date - _________________________

latest must-have by date - __________________

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Choose either STANDARD or PREMIUM LEVEL of Lifetime Care Options: PURCHASE ONCE AND YOUR RING IS COVERED FOR LIFE!

PREMIUM LIFETIME CARE ($275) - WE WILL MAKE YOU A NEW ONE FOR FREE IF YOU LOSE IT!!!

Covers all damage for life

Covers a one-time free re-make should you ever lose your ring with unconventional ring materials

Not available for Meteorite Rings

Unless waived for special circumstances, must be purchased as part of the original transaction.

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STANDARD LEVEL OF LIFETIME CARE ($200)

Covers all damage for life

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FAQs

Q: How do I get sized?

A: WE STRONGLY SUGGEST PURCHASING MINTER & RICHTER CUSTOM SIZERS to guarantee you get the absolute perfect fit for your ring. The industry-wide standard for ring size carries many variables (different measuring tools, ring widths, ring materials, and design). Factory-made bands are sized LESS accurately than our handmade bands. Therefore, getting sized at a factory jewelry store does not guarantee that the size will be correct. We offer Sizing Exchanges for life for half price. But getting Custom Sizers ensures that you will not need a sizing exchange. A sizing exchange is 50% the cost of the original if you were not sized on our custom sizers.

1. Minter & Richter Custom Aluminum Sizers ($45 for a set of 3 sizers): If you have a general idea of what your ring size might be, we can make you a set of custom aluminum sizers (plain aluminum bands) in three different sizes at your preferred width. This allows you to spend time wearing each sizer for a day or two and finding out which one offers the most comfortable fit. Finger size can fluctuate slightly throughout the day due to water intake, temperature, etc. so this is an excellent way to get an accurate representation of exactly how your final ring will fit. We request that customers purchase their final ring(s) at the same time as the sizers. We will ship you the sizers along with a SASE for convenient return (domestic only – international must pay for return shipping). Once you confirm your ring size we begin making your rings with unconventional ring materials! 

(**Please note that sizers can add approximately 2 weeks to order processing.)