When a Standard Wedding Ring Just Won’t Do
August 2, 2010 by sarah
Filed under Newsworthy Weddings
When a standard wedding ring just won’t do, you might want to commission the help of a talented artist/designer, like Luke Jerram. The ring in the picture above was designed by Jerram for his upcoming wedding and crafted by British jeweler Tamrakar. This ring says just about everything. It says “my love for you is unique;” it says “I want you with me wherever I go;” it says “I love you beyond words.”
It may be a little hard to tell from the picture, but this ring was made to project images of the couple. All you have to do is point the picture side toward a blank surface and shine a light through. What you get is a good-sized image of you and your honey. If you wanted, you can also swap out the image for another later on. I’ll bet Jerram will exchange this lovely engagement pic for a nice wedding photo after the big day.
With a little digging, I found out that the inspiration for this unique wedding ring came from a 19th century souvenir called a Stanhope (or peep). These were little trinkets (like pendants, letter openers, or even rings) that contained a tiny hole through which you could see a little picture. This got me thinking, how great would it be to have Stanhope wedding favors? You could give a little gift of appreciation with a tiny, almost hidden photo of the couple inside. I guess it may be cost-prohibitive, but a fun idea all the same! 
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