Okay, as much as I like to throw my opinions around like they are facts, I'll hold back on that here. But I will say that my opinions in the hand-made titanium wedding ring world are backed by 25 years of experience, so I feel like my opinions at least border on fact. They can at least see Fact from where they stand. Here's my main opinion on picking wedding ring sets for two people: Your rings do NOT have to match each other's. There, I said it. I read a great quote once (written in my handwriting because it was spoken and written by me) that said "You are MARRIED people, not MATCHING people." That being said, if matching is your vibe, go for it! I don't mean to say that matching is bad, just that you don't have to if you don't want to. So many couples come into our store in fear that we will make them match or feel like they should match even though in their heart of hearts they don't want to.
We have noticed that three main types of couples come into our studio.
1 - The We Live to Match Couple
Some couples love to match!
For those that love to match, we've got you covered. First of all, any ring you see on the entire site can have a matching ring made in another size and width for your partner. But we also have some real beauties to peruse as well. Rings like Inox Sapphire Blue and Moose off Maine come to mind. But we also love matching sets like below.
Pacific Grove Matching Set
Under Blue Moons Matching Wedding Ring Set
2 - The Complementing Couple
Scottish Highlands Complementing Wedding Ring Set
Royal Swim In and Out Complementing Wedding Ring Set
The Opposite Style Couple
You do you and I'll Do me!
This couple is always fun to watch as well. They walk into our studio, immediately go opposite directions and start picking up materials they each individually like. Then we all meet back up at the design table and chuckle. They don't pick one similar item! It doesn't matter though at all. No matter what, their rings end up looking perfect together. After all, their love for one another is what matches them - not their wedding rings.
If you would like to customize your wedding ring or set of wedding rings with any wood, stone, or metal you see on our site, simply email sales@minterandrichterdesigns.com with as much of the form below filled in. You can just copy and paste it to your email.
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
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)
Ring B - _________________________________ (description of the 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)
Instagram Handle - ______________________ (Do you want to get tagged with a pic of the ring while we are making it?)
Wedding hashtag - ___________________________
wedding date - _________________________
latest must-have by date - __________________
Do you want a Lifetime Care Option? If so, which level? _________________ (STANDARD Level, PREMIUM Level – see below in signature for info.)
Full STREET shipping address - ______________________________________________
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.
Not available for Meteorite Rings
Unless waived for special circumstances, must be purchased as part of the original transaction.
Includes return shipping
STANDARD LEVEL OF LIFETIME CARE ($200)
Covers all damage for life
Does not cover the loss of the ring
Includes return shipping
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% of the cost of the original if you were not sized on our custom sizers.
- 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!
(**Please note that sizers can add approximately 2 weeks to order processing.)
