Super cute (non-silicone) alternate wedding band idea! (Etsy)

Oh I like these a lot! My ring is black so i've been having a bit of a time finding a band that compliments it..

@BoozyBaker - I do remember that she had a dark grey one, I wonder if that would work? Lemme see if I can find it.

Is your center stone black, or the metal? You should definitely post a photo, now I'm curious

I have two of the these stacked on my right hand. I LOVE them. I've had them about 9 months and they're definitely duller, but still in great shape. They get a lot of compliments.

How durable is the resin? Does it break or cut easily? We went silicon because we wear it climbing, cycling, backpacking, etc where it is dangerous to wear jewelry. Silicone will stretch if there is swelling and break if needed. These are very pretty though! ETA: I don't mean that to sound snooty. I'm honestly curious.

@Sarahann - yay! I'm glad to hear that. I'm going to order multiples so I'll have an extra if it gets too beat up or if I lose one.

@BicycleBuiltForTwo - I'm not sure, hopefully someone who has more experience with resin will chime in! I think it'd be much safer than metal in terms of being easier to cut (not all first-responders and hospitals have tools that can cut through gold, but I'd think most would be able to cut through something like this) and having the possibility of cracking/breaking. I'd totally stick with silicone for climbing in terms of safety (probably a lot more comfortable for both climbing & biking, too). I work with animals but I don't participate in a lot of outdoor sports, so my alternate wedding band needs are probably a little different.

Oh I love those!

Just looked. They are so pretty!

Love it! This is just what I've been looking for thanks for sharing!

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a sticky flammable organic substance, insoluble in water, exuded by some trees and other plants (notably fir and pine).

I would not wear them for long term outdoor activity. Yes it would be easier to cut but they will not last in the long run. And the fact that it is flammable....

And it will not stretch when if your finger swells

Those are so cool!!!! Thanks for sharing!

It is very pretty though.

@no - the resin used in jewelry making is totally different than the resins produced by trees. They're both viscous liquids that can permanently harden, but they're totally different chemical substances. Jewelry resin (synthetic resin) is basically a type of acrylic. It would have to get extremely hot to become flammable- much hotter than is safe for your hand in the first place.

Very pretty! But I imagine they can't be resized and may not be easily cut off in an emergency - which is a serious risk with alternative material rings.

From everything I just read majority of jewelry resin is not synthetic.

I go camping a lot and loose fitting clothing and things on my hand that catch on fire are a big no-no. Most likely you wont catch on fire, but there is a reason this is not as popular as silicone. Even on her site it says do not have in direct sunlight for long periods of time.... I assume from my research has the possibility of melting....

Again not try to be negative. It looks really pretty, I just dont like the idea of people buying it and not realizing these things.

@Emilyg- definitely can't be resized, but who resizes a $15 ring? It's easier to cut than everybody's metal rings, but again, I wouldn't recommend it for outdoor enthusiasts or athletes, since it's not as flexible, stretchy, and easy to cut as metal. Much more suitable for wear while traveling and not wanting it to get lost, or for people who work with their hands and don't want their stone hitting stuff all day (dogs at my work actually try to BITE my center stone on a regular basis, and I have gemstones that are less durable than a diamond) but not for people who have to worry about getting their hands caught in machinery or anything like that.

@no- Resin is flammable in liquid form, but once it hardens, it's hardened and doesn't go back to liquid form. Hardened resin "scorches" at 350°F from what I was able to find. Nobody's hand is hanging out in 350°F heat. Resin rings are NOT for everyone, but they're not nearly as dangerous as you're making them out to be- it's not going to light on fire if a spark jumps out of the campfire and lands on your ring.