[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/handmade-nontraditional-wedding-rings-by-lolide-defy-gender-norms\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/handmade-nontraditional-wedding-rings-by-lolide-defy-gender-norms\/","headline":"Handmade nontraditional wedding rings by lolide defy gender norms","name":"Handmade nontraditional wedding rings by lolide defy gender norms","description":" For the last eight years, Lori Lori Linkous Devine has been offering nontraditional wedding jewelry through lolide.com to help her customers celebrate their unions. 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For the last eight years, Lori has been offering nontraditional wedding jewelry through lolide.com to help her customers celebrate their unions. Her dedication to inclusivity and defying gender norms has been a driving force of lolide since its inception.moissanite and mixed metals, $895.00\u201cI\u2019ve made unisex rings from day one, starting with my own wedding ring and motivated by my personal experience struggling with the gender binary and never fitting into either box,\u201d Lori explains. \u201cInclusivity, visibility and respect for all forms of nontraditional weddings\u2014however you choose to define the term\u2014are driving concepts behind my work.\u201dcircle and square white sapphire and diamond all-in-one engagement ring \/ wedding band, $1,775.00Lori\u2019s firm belief that each partner should purchase the type of ring that they want\u2014if they want\u2014is one of the things that sets her apart from other sellers in a crowded field. \u201cWe\u2019re all painfully familiar with our culture\u2019s lingering, antiquated formula for buying wedding jewelry: she gets a big rock, he gets a plain band, everybody moves on.\u201d Lori believes it doesn\u2019t have to be that way. \u201cI think it\u2019s time to throw out the binary, sexist assumptions that go along with the traditional approach. My goal is to help my customers express themselves with rings that reflect their personal style\u2014and their special bond\u2014in a way that they\u2019ll be proud to wear every single day.\u201dpalladium and gold gender-neutral fusion band, $1,295.00Lori\u2019s enthusiasm is evident when she discusses the ways her work can help loosen the constraints that often go hand-in-hand with the sexism and exclusivity that are paramount in the current wedding industry. She focuses on the form of each piece first\u2014shape, weight and balance\u2014in order to offer silhouettes that suit an array of needs: from delicate to sturdy, simple to elaborate. With most designs her customers then have the option to customize their choice of metals, stones and finishes to meet their exact specifications. The result is an almost endless array of modern, elegant engagement and wedding rings that work in countless combinations. faceted white gold wedding band, $1,175.00faceted wedding rings with square diamond\u201cI love getting to know the personalities of my customers as I work on their orders\u2014and I feel privileged when someone tells me that my work speaks to them, or that my rings are just what they were searching for,\u201d Lori says. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t always have to be complicated. I worked with a woman who viewed herself as feminine while not at all feeling connected to traditional definitions of femininity. She loved sparkles but was also edgy and badass and had always disliked the connotations of wearing a traditional diamond ring. I offered her a band that featured mixed metals, rivets and small inset sapphires. She was so happy to be able to ‘have it all\u2019 in one ring, and to easily find a complementary piece for her partner as well.\u201dpalladium and gold lined faceted gender-neutral wedding band, $895.00Handmade nontraditional wedding ringsLori is quick to dispel the notion that purchasing from an independent business that focuses on inclusivity and nontraditional expression means sacrificing high-quality work or stunningly original designs. Quality and originality are hallmarks of her work. Every item is handmade by her in her studio in Seattle. \u201cI take quality very seriously. The tiniest imperfection will catch my eye and it has to meet my exacting standards before it leaves my shop.\u201d This attention to detail extends beyond the studio and into her customer service ethos. One of her customers was moved to write, \u201cLori did an absolute exceptional job creating the bands for our wedding. When we hit a hiccup, she responded without a moment\u2019s hesitation to find a solution and make us beyond happy with our rings. I truly cannot speak highly enough of the experience and the jewelry!\u201dgold-lined ultra matte flat wedding band for all genders, $875.00When asked for some of her favorite examples of her gender neutral, unisex or nonbinary rings, Lori chose the gender fusion, the gold-lined faceted band\u00a0and the square lunar eclipse\u00a0though she was quick to point out that it was hard to pick just a few, and emphasized that there are still many new designs she\u2019ll be releasing over the next few months.\u201cInclusivity, visibility and respect for all forms of nontraditional weddings\u2014however you choose to define the term\u2014are driving concepts behind my work.\u201dLori adds, \u201cI also really want to be clear that I think all gender identities should be equally valued. If you love lots of sparkle and a big rock, own it; if you just want a plain, simple flat band, wear it with pride. I feel honored to make that ring for you, too! I just noticed a lack of options for those who don\u2019t feel drawn to offerings at either end of that spectrum, and I want to provide them with more choices. It\u2019s not about fitting in or proving anything. It\u2019s about feeling good in your own skin.\u201dhandmade set of skinny 18k gold wedding rings, $695.00gold tab palladium wedding band with diamond, $895.00gold tab palladium wedding band with diamond, $895.00Customers who are looking for jewelry with a conscience will be happy to know that each piece of Lolide jewelry is made from components sourced in the United States and crafted by hand in Seattle. \u201cThe wedding marketplace is full of pretty things with ugly origins,\u201d Lori says. \u201cWhen I started making people\u2019s wedding rings, I was adamant that my pieces would not only be elegant and modern, but would have a backstory that my customers could be proud of.\u201d Conflict-free stones, recycled materials and non-toxic fabrication processes are just some of the ways that Lori ensures her customers can wear jewelry that is above reproach. You can learn more about this ethos here.moissanite and mixed metals, $895.00Lori\u2019s strong DIY ethic means not only designing and creating each piece herself but she is also involved in every single aspect of the business. \u201cThough I do have some lovely folks I reach out to for occasional help and advice\u2014like social media posting\u2014for the most part it\u2019s a one-woman show\u2014from communication with customers and design and fabrication to product photography, website design, shipping and order fulfillment\u2014and of course, my favorite part: actually making your ring.\u201dlodestar moissanite wedding ring 14-karat gold, palladium, $1,495.007mm hand-faceted black diamond comfort fit wedding band, $895.00white diamond and gold wedding set, $1,275.00If you\u2019re looking for top-quality nontraditional wedding jewelry for your special day, check out lolide.com. Lori Linkous Devine can work with you to ensure the set you choose is the perfect reflection of your unique style and partnership.This post is sponsored by Lolide, a preferred Equally Wed vendor. Equally Wed only works with equality-minded companies. If you’re interested in sponsoring a post and getting your inclusive business in front of the LGBTQ+ community, get in touch at advertising (at) equallywed (dot) com.\u00a0"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Handmade nontraditional wedding rings by lolide defy gender norms","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/handmade-nontraditional-wedding-rings-by-lolide-defy-gender-norms\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]