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Rustic & Main's Guide to 2026 Engagement Ring Trends

Let’s take a moment and appreciate the iconic gems, settings, and styles that will capture the hearts of 2026 brides.

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July 1, 2026 Mike Yarbrough 6 min read

At Rustic and Main, we’ve always been so fascinated by the history wood holds in its grain, and by the stories it can tell. We ...

August 16, 2022 Mike Yarbrough 9 min read

Learn about the differences between solid gold, gold-filled, and gold-plated jewelry. You can also find out how the shades of y...

July 21, 2022 Summer Yarbrough 6 min read

We had the privilege of walking one of our friends, Richard Pappas, through the whole process of creating a ring for one of his...

May 13, 2022 Summer Yarbrough 7 min read

Reid and Hailey share their millennial love story of how they first met online, and are now getting married! They tell about th...

May 6, 2022 Summer Yarbrough 5 min read

R&M's work mom shares how her custom ring tells the story of her motherhood.

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