Innovative Wedding Bands That Make Traditional Rings Look Like Flip Phones

Look, we get it. You've spent more time this week customizing your fantasy football lineup than you've spent thinking about where to buy contemporary wedding bands. But here's the thing—that championship ring you're chasing will last one season. Your wedding band? That's more of a lifetime contract situation.

Welcome to the future of handcrafted wedding bands, where the traditional is about as exciting as still using a flip phone to take selfies. Let's explore why innovative, unique wedding bands are the power move you didn't know you needed.

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The New Age of Wedding Band Materials

Remember when phones were just for calling people? Dark times. Similarly, wedding bands have evolved way beyond that basic gold circle your grandfather wore. Welcome to unusual wedding ring materials that make traditional rings look like they belong in a museum:

  • Meteorite: Yes, actual pieces of space. These unique men's bands feature fragments of a meteorite that wandered the cosmos for billions of years before landing in your wedding band. Talk about a conversation starter at the in-laws.

  • Whiskey Barrel Wood: Rings featuring wood from authentic bourbon barrels. Perfect for the guy whose love story might have started at a craft brewery. Each ring carries the rich character of aged oak, minus the hangover.

  • Dinosaur Bone: Genuine fossilized dinosaur bone that's been carefully preserved and stabilized. Because nothing says "timeless commitment" quite like wearing something that's literally prehistoric. It's like having a tiny museum on your finger.

  • Cerakote: A ceramic-based finish that's basically like giving your ring a superhero suit. Used on military and aerospace equipment, it adds both durability and style. Choose from colors that would make your gaming setup jealous.

  • Opal: For the guy who isn't afraid to rock a ring with more personality than a Marvel movie. These stones flash with colors that'll make your RGB keyboard look understated.

  • Antler: Ethically sourced antler inlays that bring a piece of the wild into your daily routine. Perfect for the outdoorsman who spends his weekends in nature but still needs to look professional for Monday's meetings.

Why Go Innovative? (Besides Looking Awesome)

Let's be honest – you spent three months researching the perfect gaming chair, but you're considering grabbing the first wedding band you see? Come on. Before you settle for the ring equivalent of a plain white T-shirt, consider this:

  • It's Your One Shot at Jewelry: Unless you're planning a Mr. T career change, this is probably the only piece of jewelry you'll wear daily. Make it a conversation starter, not a conversation ender.

  • Actually Built for Real Life: These aren't your grandfather's delicate bands. Our innovative materials can handle everything from hardcore gaming sessions to that home improvement project you swear you'll finish someday.

  • Personality Without the Paperwork: Changing your personality is hard. Picking a ring that actually shows it off? That's just smart shopping.

  • Stories Built In: "It's a gold ring" can be boring. "It's made from a whiskey barrel and actual meteorite" is the kind of thing that makes wedding small talk bearable.

  • Future-Proof Style: Traditional rings are like flip phones—they worked for their time, but we've moved on. Innovative materials and designs are like having the iPhone 15 Pro Max of wedding bands.

  • Stand Out Without Showing Off: Because there's a difference between being unique and being that guy who wears sunglasses indoors.

  • Actually Worth the Investment: You'll wear this more than anything else you own. Even that lucky shirt you swear isn't falling apart.

Ready to upgrade from basic to badass? Your finger will thank you.

Who Is Manly Bands?

Meet John and Michelle, the husband and wife team who started Manly Bands out of their garage in 2016.

After having a horrible experience finding John's wedding band with limited sizes, boring options and an awful customer experience, they set out to change the ring industry and make the most badass bands for every hand.

Our mission is simple: Help every person find a genuinely badass, unique-to-them wedding band. Because if you're going to wear one ring for the rest of your life, it better be guaran-damn-teed to be something you love.

Think custom materials like meteorites, whiskey barrels, and dinosaur bones. Think rings sized for real human hands (even the extra-large variety). Think customer service that doesn't make you want to punch a wall. That's us.

No boring bands. No pretentious attitudes. Just badass unique pieces and people who actually give a damn about helping you find the right one.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What kind of company would we be if we didn't? Check out our Rosie Ray Jewelry. Because contrary to popular belief, we didn't start a wedding band company just to exclude half the population.

  • Nice try, but ring sizers are like tattoos—once you get one, it's yours forever. They're final sale, but feel free to pass one on to a friend or recycle it. Consider it your first act of marriage-related generosity.

  • Unless you've been bitten by a radioactive spider recently, this is totally normal. Fingers change size throughout the day based on temperature, salt intake, and how many times you've explained to your relatives why you're not having a traditional wedding. That's why we recommend trying the sizer at different times of day.