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5 Alternate Men’s Wedding Ring Styles
Searching for something new for your man? We have uncovered 5
Alternate Men’s Wedding Ring Styles These rings are modern and unique. Which one would you choose?
Choosing a modern wedding ring can be a difficult task. Where can you go to see a large range of styles? How much do you have to spend? Do you want something made locally or an imported ring? What metal should the ring be made from? Are you a traditionalist or do you want something a little more modern? What will your bride allow you to wear? There are no easy answers but we hope that this small selection of rings, all handmade in Australia by local jewellers, designers and artisans, will give you a bit of confidence when purchasing your wedding ring.
The owner of men’s jewellery store Lord Coconut says “Modern grooms increasingly want a wedding ring which is made locally. They want a ring which reflects their individuality. Something bespoke. Gone are the days when a groom is happy with the standard yellow gold wedding band from the high street”. Boldiston goes on to say “Although gold is still the norm, many rings are purchased in white or rose gold. There is also a growing trend towards sterling silver wedding rings. This is often the case when someone is on a budget but wants a ring which is handmade in Australia”.
1. The Pirate wedding ring by Dat Van is hand carved in wax before being cast in sterling silver -$390
2. The String ring by a.l.i.Alexander is formed from one piece of string dipped in wax and curled around the jewellers finger before being cast in 9ct white gold – $1045
3. The Plain Twist ring by Petr Hanzak combines two twisted 9ct yellow gold bands symbolising the joining of two individuals as one and surrounds them in silver symbolising the support of family and friends – $640
4. The Flange ring by David Parker begins with a traditional band of 9ct white gold and then surrounds it with titanium symbolising the modernity of everyday life – $970
5. The Square ring by a.l.i.Alexander is a new take on the traditional wedding band. Sculpted in wax before casting in 9ct gold, there’s nothing square about this groom – $880
All rings available online or in-store at Lord Coconut.
Choosing a modern wedding ring can be a difficult task. Where can you go to see a large range of styles? How much do you have to spend? Do you want something made locally or an imported ring? What metal should the ring be made from? Are you a traditionalist or do you want something a little more modern? What will your bride allow you to wear? There are no easy answers but we hope that this small selection of rings, all handmade in Australia by local jewellers, designers and artisans, will give you a bit of confidence when purchasing your wedding ring.
The owner of men’s jewellery store Lord Coconut says “Modern grooms increasingly want a wedding ring which is made locally. They want a ring which reflects their individuality. Something bespoke. Gone are the days when a groom is happy with the standard yellow gold wedding band from the high street”. Boldiston goes on to say “Although gold is still the norm, many rings are purchased in white or rose gold. There is also a growing trend towards sterling silver wedding rings. This is often the case when someone is on a budget but wants a ring which is handmade in Australia”.
1. The Pirate wedding ring by Dat Van is hand carved in wax before being cast in sterling silver -$390
2. The String ring by a.l.i.Alexander is formed from one piece of string dipped in wax and curled around the jewellers finger before being cast in 9ct white gold – $1045
3. The Plain Twist ring by Petr Hanzak combines two twisted 9ct yellow gold bands symbolising the joining of two individuals as one and surrounds them in silver symbolising the support of family and friends – $640
4. The Flange ring by David Parker begins with a traditional band of 9ct white gold and then surrounds it with titanium symbolising the modernity of everyday life – $970
5. The Square ring by a.l.i.Alexander is a new take on the traditional wedding band. Sculpted in wax before casting in 9ct gold, there’s nothing square about this groom – $880
19 April 2013
Melbourne Is. Design. - 19.4.13
Sitting precariously above Melbourne’s city streets is an undeniably unique purveyour of hidden treasures, Lord Coconut.
Located on the forth level of the Carlow House building on Flinders
Lane, Lord Coconut is Melbourne’s only boutique, gallery and online
retailer selling contemporary handmade jewellery designed exclusively
for men.
With the name inspired by the owner, Mark Boldiston’s quirky sense of style and his collection of serious products, this vertical retailer was designed as a space where men – reluctant shoppers at the best of times, would feel comfortable – nothing too intimidating, simply a welcoming space with enough visual interest to engage them with the surroundings.
The space itself is basic enough, with white painted walls, blue carpet and windows looking out onto the city below.
The real interest comes in the form of the interiors, which have been
inspired by 19th Century Natural History Museums. Filled with a
hand-selected range of quirky artworks from local Australian artists,
Boldiston has embellished the shop with an assortment of trophies, old
books, bottles, taxidermy, gothic painted torsos, birds nests,
aboriginal artworks and snake skins, creating an eccentric mood of which
Lord Coconut himself would enjoy.
The back wall is adorned with a huge dinosaur skeleton in the form of wallpaper. The print was sourced from the 1908 archive of the Natural History Museum in London and then converted to wallpaper by Design A Wall.
Boldiston has fitted the store with vintage and antique furniture
pieces sourced from local dealers. A large central display cabinet,
which today showcases jewellery, once probably housed something far more
exotic like old bones or artifacts at its original post in a long-gone
Museum pre-dating today’s current Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, which
Mark then purchased from Guy Matthews Industrial Furniture.
The old bank display case from the 1880’s was purchased from The Bottom Drawer and other vintage display cases were found from Warehouse 8.
Lord Coconut is a delightful assault on the senses where the weird and wonderful unite in this unconventional retail space. We dare you to unleash your own inner Lord Coconut and uncover the gems hidden in his lair…
See the original article HERE
Photos courtesy of Daniela Vasconcelo
With the name inspired by the owner, Mark Boldiston’s quirky sense of style and his collection of serious products, this vertical retailer was designed as a space where men – reluctant shoppers at the best of times, would feel comfortable – nothing too intimidating, simply a welcoming space with enough visual interest to engage them with the surroundings.
The space itself is basic enough, with white painted walls, blue carpet and windows looking out onto the city below.
The real interest comes in the form of the interiors, which have been
inspired by 19th Century Natural History Museums. Filled with a
hand-selected range of quirky artworks from local Australian artists,
Boldiston has embellished the shop with an assortment of trophies, old
books, bottles, taxidermy, gothic painted torsos, birds nests,
aboriginal artworks and snake skins, creating an eccentric mood of which
Lord Coconut himself would enjoy.The back wall is adorned with a huge dinosaur skeleton in the form of wallpaper. The print was sourced from the 1908 archive of the Natural History Museum in London and then converted to wallpaper by Design A Wall.
The old bank display case from the 1880’s was purchased from The Bottom Drawer and other vintage display cases were found from Warehouse 8.
Lord Coconut is a delightful assault on the senses where the weird and wonderful unite in this unconventional retail space. We dare you to unleash your own inner Lord Coconut and uncover the gems hidden in his lair…
See the original article HERE
Photos courtesy of Daniela Vasconcelo
18 April 2013
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