
Titanium vs Tungsten Rings: Which Is Right for You?
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March 13 2023 – Mike Yarbrough
10k vs 14k Gold: What You Need to Know
Before making your big purchase, it’s important to understand the differences between 10k and 14k gold, the various colors of gold available, and why recycled gold is becoming increasingly important in the jewelry industry.
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February 08 2023 – Summer Yarbrough
How to Create an Eco-friendly Wedding Registry (free checklist download)
Enjoy our Free Eco-Friendly Wedding Registry Checklist Print Out. Curate a sustainable wedding registry with our favorite eco-friendly items. Simplify your wedding planning to-dos with peace of mind for your home and the planet.
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January 30 2023 – Mike Yarbrough
45 Unique Wedding Ring Engraving Ideas
Want some ring engraving ideas for your wedding band? These 45 engraving examples will help you celebrate your unique personality as a couple, whether you're traditional, quirky, romantic, or fun-loving!
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January 13 2023 – Mike Yarbrough
11 Unique U.S. Honeymoon Destinations for the Adventure Seekers
Looking for a once-in-a-lifetime trip for your honeymoon? These 11 U.S. destinations are full of bucket-list worthy adventures for couples who love to explore.
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November 08 2022 – Summer Yarbrough
13 Unique Groomsmen Gifts They’ll Keep Forever
So you made the decision to commit to the woman of your dreams and who better to stand by your side than the men who have been there for it all? Not only do your groomsmen have your back in the day-to-day but they are expected to throw a killer bachelor party, stand beside you on your special day, and...
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September 22 2022 – Mike Yarbrough
Bride and Groom Gift Exchange: Is That a Thing?
A lot of people (mostly men) have no idea that there is a tradition of the bride and groom exchanging wedding gifts. To be fair, it's not a tradition that every couple adheres to. Still, it's one that you and your spouse should definitely be on the same page about.
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September 14 2022 – Mike Yarbrough
Groomsmen Duties: A Checklist of Wedding Responsibilities
Contrary to what you might believe, the groomsmen’s duties go beyond simply showing up well-dressed on the wedding day. Read on to learn more about what's expected of a groomsman before, during, and after the big day.
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September 03 2022 – Mike Yarbrough
A Coffee Ring: Telling the Story of a Caffeinated Love
These two couples must love coffee! Hear the amazing stories behind Kevin & Shirley's fully custom coffee wedding bands, and why Chad chose an American made coffee ring to celebrate his 25th wedding anniversary with Melissa.
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August 25 2022 – Mike Yarbrough
Ethical & Sustainable Jewelry: The Origins of Our Gold
We are excited to see more consumers learning how to be more mindful with their purchases, especially when it comes to sustainable jewelry. The jewelry industry has been known for its unethical mining practices that put people and our planet in danger. Luckily, companies like Rustic & Main are taking steps to provide ethical gold jewelry.
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August 22 2022 – Mike Yarbrough
How We Source Our Materials
At Rustic and Main, we are committed to the ethical and sustainable sourcing of all materials used in our handcrafted rings.
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August 16 2022 – Mike Yarbrough
Difference Between Solid Gold vs. Gold-Filled vs. Gold-Plated Jewelry
Learn about the differences between solid gold, gold-filled, and gold-plated jewelry. You can also find out how the shades of yellow, white, and rose gold are made and why that might affect the color you pick for your gold wedding band.
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July 29 2022 – Summer Yarbrough
8 Tips for How to Have A Great Weekend on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Since we offer several ring styles featuring whiskey barrel wood, we attract whiskey enthusiasts to our brand. Two of these enthusiasts are Maker’s Mark Ambassadors Richard Pappas and Marc Gainey. These guys have been friends since their late teens when they were Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity brothers at Eastern Carolina University. Three decades later, Marc's wife, Shannon, asked Richard...
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July 21 2022 – Summer Yarbrough
Telling the Story of Friendship: A Maker's Mark and Tobacco Custom Ring
We had the privilege of walking one of our friends, Richard Pappas, through the whole process of creating a ring for one of his best friends, Marc’s 50th birthday celebration. Together, we were able to craft a ring that celebrated both their friendship and Marc’s love for the Maker’s Mark Brand.
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June 17 2022 – Summer Yarbrough
Telling A Story of the Old West: The Cowboy Ring
We endearingly called this The Cowboy Ring. Cole and Sarah share their story of creating a custom ring that tells the Cole's life story, which include a nod to his cowboy dad, Irish mother, and the place he and Sarah first met.
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June 10 2022 – Summer Yarbrough
Customer Story Behind The Ring: A Jurassic Wedding
See how a couple incorporated our Jurassic ring into their amazing Jurassic Park themed wedding!
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June 09 2022 – Mike Yarbrough
Introducing: Solid Gold Rings from Rustic & Main
For quite some time now we've had requests to create our titanium ring designs using solid gold. Of course we were eager to give it a go, and wow! They turned out exceptional! We're now offering all of our titanium ring designs in solid 14K or 10K gold (keep reading for the differences between the two).
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May 29 2022 – Mike Yarbrough
Memorializing American History: The Stories Behind Our USS Battleship Teak
We share the stories of the US battleships from which we source our historic teak.
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May 13 2022 – Summer Yarbrough
Telling A Millennial Love Story: A Custom Ring For Reid
Reid and Hailey share their millennial love story of how they first met online, and are now getting married! They tell about the process of crafting a unique wedding band with Rustic & Main and give out some nifty wedding planning tips.
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