6 Gender-Neutral Wedding Rings You Can Buy Online (& At A Discount)

When HOLDEN — a direct-to-consumer wedding ring company — was launched in 2018, cofounders Andrew Lim and Simon Zhang were already frustrated by the ring-buying experience and were seeking to make the process more seamless and convenient. (Lim, at the time, was helping his brother look for a wedding band with zero success.)

The customization of a traditional engagement ring, which is typically an arduous affair (and often female-leaning), didn’t interest the duo — instead, they wanted to focus on gender-neutral wedding bands. Thus, HOLDEN debuted with the mission to make the wedding ring industry a bit more inclusive.

The concept is super simple: soon-to-wed folks can scope out the various styles — ranging from plain bands to ones lined with sparkly, lab-grown diamonds — and choose their preferred width, metal (yellow gold, rose gold, white gold, or platinum), karat type, and finish (matte or shiny) for a fully customized piece of jewelry. Free inner band engraving is also available for a personalized touch. And, although I’ve personally never had to shop for a wedding band myself, I’m not shocked to hear it’s quite expensive to do so — but with styles starting at $250, HOLDEN’s prices are considered a steal in the industry.

Like many other DTC brands, HOLDEN is similarly dedicated to sustainable practices. Every piece is made from recycled metals, the diamonds are conflict-free and lab-grown, and all the rings are designed and customized in NYC. And, in making good promise to celebrating all couples, HOLDEN donates one percent of proceeds to The Trevor Project, an organization dedicated to helping at-risk LGBTQIA+ youth.

If you’re soon to get hitched or are curious to see if HOLDEN rings are right for you (regardless of if you’re actually tying the knot), the brand is offering Refinery29 readers the exclusive code HOLDEN29 for $50 off any purchase $499+ through March 20, 2022. Is your interest piqued? You can browse the entire lineup here. Or, ahead, get acquainted with six of the brand’s bestselling styles (all ranking a solid 5 out of 5 stars!) along with a word on what happily-ringed couples are saying.

The Domed, $249+ (use promo code for $50 off orders $499+)

For The Minimalist
You can never go wrong with a simple band. What sets this one apart is the smooth and rounded edges, making it all-around comfortable to wear.
The Hype: 5 out of 5 stars and 348 reviews on hiholden.com
What Wedded Folks Are Saying: “We are thrilled with the rings that we ordered from Holden. The team at Holden is great to work with and kept us up to date on progress by email. The rings arrived quickly and were perfect for our wedding day. We got our rings engraved and the engraving looks great. I would highly recommend ordering your rings from Holden!”

The Hammered, $299+ (use promo code for $50 off orders $499+)

For The Fan Of Textures
Funky but still timeless, this hammered style is a refreshing option that’s sure to add a lot more dimension to your current ring stack.
The Hype: 5 out of 5 stars and 248 reviews on hiholden.com
What Wedded Folks Are Saying: “We learned about your rings through an Instagram ad, and we thought they would be perfect. We wanted matching bands that were simple but not bog-standard, and the Hammered seemed ideal. We scheduled an appointment for a fitting/viewing in your lovely WeWork facility in Manhattan, which helped us solidify our final choices, and we were communicated with throughout the process. It goes without saying that your staff is super friendly and helpful.”

The Beveled, $349+ (use promo code for $50 off orders $499+)

For The Sleek Modernist
If you’re sort of traditionalist, but still want a wedding band that’s unique and trendy, this beveled ring is a fab compromise.
The Hype: 5 out of 5 stars and 124 reviews on hiholden.com
What Wedded Folks Are Saying: “I am very pleased with my husband’s Beveled wedding band. I love the modern design and the ability to pick the finish. The price point is very competitive compared to other 14k gold wedding bands and the free engraving is just the cherry on top! I also super appreciate the diversity of people and couples represented in their product photos. I’ve already recommended Holden to all my engaged friends!”

The Full Row Baguette, $999+ (use promo code for $50 off orders $499+)

For The In-Betweener
Perfect for the ring-wearer who’s a little extra, but not that extra, this band featuring a channel of baguettes is a gorgeous pick.
The Hype: 5 out of 5 stars and 41 reviews on hiholden.com
What Wedded Folks Are Saying: “What an easy and quick process! I had been searching for wedding bands all over, but kept coming back to this one because of the great price for the quality. I really wanted to try on my ring in person, but ended up just pulling the trigger on this one and am so glad I did! It’s perfect!”

The Royal Flush, $549+ (use promo code for $50 off orders $499+)

For Subtle Elegance
Dotted with cute little diamonds, The Royal Flush is a gorgeous ring not only for getting married but also for everyday wear.
The Hype: 5 out of 5 stars and 35 reviews on hiholden.com
What Wedded Folks Are Saying: “I fell in love with the product IMMEDIATELY and love the fact that it is true to the picture and literally everything I expected and more! Highly recommend for anyone looking into dainty, elegant pieces for their forever bands! True to the pictures and love the fit of the engraving as well! Will definitely look into other styles if and when the time comes!”

The Half Column Baguette, $1,099+ (use promo code for $50 off orders $499+)

For The Sparkle Fiend
With stacked baguettes lining halfway around the band, this ring is made for luxurious, blinged-out fingers.
The Hype: 5 out of 5 stars and 40 reviews on hiholden.com
What Wedded Folks Are Saying: “I had been dreaming of a wedding band with stacked baguettes for so long! The half column baguette was exactly what I was looking for. For that type of ring, it’s the best price I could find by a mile, and the quality did not suffer in the least.”

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Gucci Writes A Love Letter To Hollywood With A Little Help From Some Famous Friends

When it was revealed that Gucci would be closing down L.A.’s Hollywood Boulevard for its Spring 2022 show — the brand’s first in-person show in almost two years — it was safe to assume that the collection would be a love letter to Hollywood. After all, the film industry — to say nothing of the many celebrities who have worn the heritage house’s designs on the red carpet over the years — has played a big hand in making Gucci as recognizable a name as some of those engraved on the Boulevard’s Walk of Fame. Then too, Ridley Scott’s Lady Gaga-starring House of Gucci is the film that everyone’s already talking about, even though it isn’t coming out until later this month. But as it turns out, while the show, titled “Gucci Love Parade,” was indeed a cinematic homage, creative director Alessandro Michele’s inspiration came from a much more personal place.

“Mum worked in the film industry as an assistant in a production company. I remember all the stories she told me, and the details and the sparkles, about that dream factory,” the show notes from Michele explained. “There was the alabaster paleness of Marilyn Monroe and her diaphanous voice. There were the black satin gloves of Rita Hayworth and Veronica Lake’s velvet hair, as well as the bewitching allure of Rock Hudson and Kim Novak.”

To bring that magic to life, Gucci cast big names — and frequent brand collaborators — to model the looks: Jared Leto, Jodie Turner-Smith, St.Vincent, Jeremy Pope, and more. Macaulay Culkin appeared in a Hawaiian shirt look that looked part-White Lotus, part-Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Phoebe Bridgers walked in a Jackie Kennedy-esque satin coat and pillbox hat, and Miranda July modeled pin-up stockings with Gucci-emblazoned bloomers and a fur-trimmed, strawberry-print cardigan.

The collection read like a retrospective of Hollywood’s fashion over the last century. There were (faux) furs, screen siren-like evening gowns, and opera-length gloves of the Golden Age years; the razor-sharp tailoring and bold colors of the ‘70s; and the red carpet minimalism of the ‘90s. (The latter was confirmed by attendee Gwyneth Paltrow, who appeared in a reimagined version of the iconic Tom Ford-designed red Gucci suit she wore at the 1996 VMAs.) 

While Gucci has long built its name on exquisite occasion dresses and red carpet attire, where Michele really shines as a designer is in the off-kilter, irreverent details that the brand has become known for since he took the job in 2015. Think: the heart clutch in the shape of the actual organ shown during spring’s Aria show, or his partnership with North Face that made a 2021 It Jacket out of the decidedly ordinary puffer everyone had in the ‘00s. 

This season, the flashes of Gucci genius were most apparent in the styling. Sneakers were paired with tuxedo shirts and three-piece suits, bike shorts were shown alongside cowboy hats, and Latex gloves peeked out from underneath bulbous maribou dresses. And while, at first glance, these combinations may appear outlandish, or even unruly, on everyday people, they also wouldn’t look out of place on members of Young Hollywood — Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Lizzo, etc. — who were also in attendance.

“L.A. is not a fashion city, but it’s so fashionable,” Michele told Vogue backstage before the show. “Sometimes they are not appropriate, but in being not appropriate they are so precise. Maybe it belongs to my way of looking at fashion — it’s personal.”

In an industry plagued by lightning-speed fashion calendars and the churning of trends, personal style may seem like a novel idea, but after the last 18 months — marked by athleisure, party dressing, and the obliteration of all dress codes — isn’t that how we should all think about style? 

See the full show on Gucci.com.

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