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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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June 27, 2016 Michael Yarbrough 2 min read

We are so often focused on the forward and upward progression of our lives that we miss the happiness found in remembering the ...

April 22, 2016 Michael Yarbrough 3 min read

Creating a weathered look for a wooden ring is pretty simple, and the result is very pleasing to the eyes.

March 23, 2016 Michael Yarbrough 3 min read

I knew before I started Rustic and Main that I wanted to be part of this “American Made”, handcrafted movement. So, when the id...

November 30, 2015 Michael Yarbrough 4 min read

"I never saw a discontented tree. They grip the ground as though they liked it, and though fast rooted they travel about as fa...

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