We’ve all been at stages of life where we’re not looking for an engagement or wedding ring but something else precious to adorn those digits would be great! It could be to celebrate a significant birthday or anniversary or perhaps to mark a new chapter post a loss or divorce or simply a special gift to oneself. Regardless, this blog post aims to inspire you with Erin’s portfolio of alternative precious rings. Think less traditional solitaries and more quirky ring stacks and sculptural pieces. We’ve curated snaps from our archives that we hope might spark some inspiration for your own non-engagement ring moment — happy scrolling!

CIRCLE RINGS

Let’s start bold with Erin’s super stylish & contemporary molten circle rings. They definitely won’t be mistaken for an engagement ring but warning - they will still turn heads!

BUBBLE RINGS

Sometimes a design doesn’t need gemstones to shine. These bubble-style rings form part of Erin’s much-loved ‘Bubble Collection’ — a body of work inspired by swimming beneath the ocean.

Explore more bubble ring designs in our blog post ‘Bubbling over with style: A closer look at Erin’s bubble band variations.’

BUBBLE RINGS WITH GEMSTONES

Then again, a sprinkling of sparkle couldn’t harm could it?!

Again, explore more bubble ring inspiration in our blog post ‘Bubbling over with style: A closer look at Erin’s bubble band variations.’

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COCKTAIL ‘AURA’ RINGS

Cocktail rings give you the opportunity to be a little more adventurous. When practicality isn’t at the forefront you can scale things up,get more sculptural & give beautifully delicate stones such as pearls, opals and emeralds their chance to shine!

SIGNET RINGS

What do you get when you blend old school design with texture & a modern twist? Erin Cox signet rings!

Explore more signet rings in our blog post ‘Erin Cox’s seal of approval on signet rings’

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STACK EM UP!

Stacking is our favourite — and most versatile — way to combine stones. Each band looks beautiful on its own, but when stacked together or mixed with your existing jewellery, they create endless styling possibilities. Plus, should you wish to one day pass your jewellery down to the next generation, they can be easily divided & shared between your loved ones.

TANTALISING TRILLIONS

Erin loves to juxtapose alternative gemstone cuts and colours, creating bold, contemporary designs that confidently break from tradition.

MULTI GEMSTONE CLUSTER RINGS

Clustering multiple stones together can also creates striking, quirky designs that balance boldness with beauty.

To explore more multi-stone design inspiration check out our blog post ‘Breathing new life into old stones: Multi-gemstone ring inspiration.’

ETERNITY STYLE RINGS

Yes— eternity style designs can complement an engagement and wedding ring stack, yet their versatility means they can shine just as bright on their own. Whether worn solo or layered with other rings, they always look stunning. Plus they’re comfortable too!

Explore more eternity style ring inspiration in our blog post ‘Designing forever: Inside the handmade eternity ring process.’

CHUNKY BANDS WITH FLUSH SET MEDLEYS

These bands are chunkier at the front but taper to finer at the back—an intentional design that showcases a medley of stones where they can be seen and enjoyed!

MOLTEN PEBBLE INSPIRED HALF ETERNITY RINGS

These delightful pebble-inspired half eternity style rings can also be worn alongside other designs or as stand alone pieces.

Again, explore more eternity style ring inspiration in our blog post ‘Designing forever: Inside the handmade eternity ring process.’

WAVE RINGS

Inspired by the movement of the sea, Erin’s wave rings gently rise and fall to accommodate gemstones of varying sizes.

Explore more multi-stone design inspiration check out our blog post ‘Breathing new life into old stones: Multi-gemstone ring inspiration.’

CHUNKY RINGS WITH SCATTERED SPARKLE

The beauty of a wider band lies in the space it offers for creativity. With more room for gemstones, you’re not confined to a traditional row; instead, you can scatter them in a delicate ‘sprinkling’ across the surface. This opens the door to asymmetric, constellation-like arrangements that feel organic, balanced, and effortlessly pleasing to the eye.

CHUNKY BANDS WITH IMPRESSIVE CENTREPIECE GEMS

If you’re drawn to a chunkier aesthetic, these satisfyingly weighty rings could be just your thing.

QUIRKY PEBBLE DETAILS

As you may well know by now, Erin gets bored making the same thing twice which is why so many of her designs are completely unique. These designs all feature gem set ‘pebbles’ but each have a completely unique style. Which one is your favourite?

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TANTALISING TEXTURES

Why not add a little more character to your jewellery collection by injecting more texture? These designs boast distinctive finishes, created using a variety of hammers and punches. For example, Erin’s Dolly ring (as photographed alongside it’s texture punch) features a unique surface created with a vintage leather punch once owned by her grandmother, adding both story and soul to the piece.

Explore more designs that celebrating texture in our blog post ‘It’s all about texture’.