If you have been to our studio here in Boston, you have seen our massive library of sands, rocks, bones and all other earthy materials from around the globe. Any material on this great planet can be crushed into an inlay in your wedding ring. Alaska is a popular place to source earthy lovliness.
I'm not ashamed to say I have a real love affair going with sand right now. Just like falling in love with a person, my love for sand keeps me up at night. I lose my train of thought over it. I daydream about it. I wonder what it's doing right now and if it's thinking about me too. Everytime I get a new beach sand or earthy material from some spot on the globe, I get so excited to add it to our studio display of materials. We have them organized by state or country so visitors can immediately search for the place they fell in love or where they were raised. And don't forget! If we do not have the beach sand or earthy material you are looking for, it is likely we can source it for you. Even better than that, you can bring in your own personal sand or rocks to be used in your rings. We generally ask for about 1/2 cup of materials so that we can file them under your name. With our Premium Lifetime Care, we promise to re-make your ring for free if you lose it. If we have your sand on file, that makes that very easy to do.
ALASKA is, as we all know, a tremendously beautiful state with massive amounts of gorgeous sands, rocks, shells, moose antlers, to be used in your wedding rings. Two of my favorite Beach Sands from Alaska are: Eagle River and Kachemak Bay, Homer.
Alaskan Beach Sand in our unconventional ring materials Ring Room
I am always searching the planet for unconventional ring materials. We have so many beautiful sands to choose from in our unconventional ring materials Ring Room/Materials Library here at Minter & Richter Designs.
As with many of our sands, woods, and stones, I often find myself sitting on unconventional ring materials just waiting until some couple comes along wanting it in their rings. That was the way with Beach Sand as well.
This beautiful Beach Sand Wedding Ring Set is made out of Alaskan Beaches!
Mixing Volcanic Ash (another unconventional ring material) with Black Alaskan Beach Sand is also amazing looking!
Symbolically, Beach Sand as an inlay in your wedding ring is a no-brainer. It is beautiful, timeless, and full of raw energy. What could be more symbolic of passion than beach sand? Any ring you see on our entire site could have one or more of its inlays replaced with beach sand from Alaska or anywhere else on earth. How will you design yours? To get started on a Custom Beach Sand Wedding ring, simply call 617-326-6671 or email sales@minterandrichterdesigns.com with the below missing information. We will get you started!
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 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 with unconventional ring materials
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 loss of the ring with unconventional ring materials
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% 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 with unconventional ring materials!
(**Please note that sizers can add approximately 2 weeks to order processing.)