Equality Rings - Support of Same-sex Marriage

LGBT Pride Flag with Wedding Bands

Recent legislation in the US, Australia and many other countries allows same-sex couples to be legally married. This means that they can enjoy the same rights that other couples have been entitled to for hundreds of years. Now, around 37 countries worldwide have legalized same-sex marriage.

In modern marriages, the concept of equality has given rise to a new trend in engagement and wedding rings known as equality rings. Unlike traditional wedding rings that are often designed with clear masculine or feminine distinctions, same sex marriage rings provide options that transcend gender norms. While traditional wedding bands are frequently marketed as "his and hers" sets, this approach doesn't always suit same-sex couples. For example, a male couple might choose matching "his and his" rings, while two women may prefer "hers and hers" rings, whether for engagement or as wedding bands. Additionally, some contemporary couples may opt to forgo engagement rings entirely, choosing instead to wear wedding bands as the sole symbol of their commitment.

Some jewelers may feel like they're losing out with less traditional bridal jewelry sales. However, others may notice that couples who may not have bought bridal jewelry previously are now in the market for wedding rings, thus expanding the sales possibilities. Also, far as jewelry traders are concerned, an all-female couple shopping for bridal jewelry may spend more than the average Mr and Mrs Smith, since they may require double the gemstones. In a similar vein, an all-men couple may treat themselves to jewel-encrusted wedding bands if they are not planning to exchange engagement rings. But of course, all couples are different and generalization does not really work. The most important thing is that jewelers should be prepared to cater to and embrace all couples, offering a diverse selection that includes options like gay wedding bands, rather than focusing solely on traditional "his and hers" bridal sets.

Multicolored Sapphire Wedding Bands

Like any wedding ring, same-sex wedding rings may be very simple or jewel-encrusted show-stoppers. Many of the sets marketed by jewelers are two similar or identical ring designs in two different colored metals. Others may have LGBT pride motifs, such as a rainbow of colored gemstones to represent the flag made by Gilbert Baker that first flew in San Francisco's Gay Freedom Day Parade in 1978. The colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. They represent life, healing, sunlight, nature, serenity and spirit, respectively. Mars or Venus gender symbols are also popular motifs. Other options are birthstones or motifs that have a special significance for the happy couple. Learn more and find all birthstones for sale.

As well as same-sex couples, those in support of same-sex marriage sometimes also wear equality rings to show their support. Several jewelers produced unisex rings to raise awareness for marriage equality. In the US, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) champions the rights of LGBT people in America. Their slogan is "love conquers hate" and their logo is simply an equal sign, which has been used by the organization since 1995. This sign appears on some equality rings. The logo and campaign has received a lot of positive publicity in recent years.

Blue Sapphire Wedding Bands

Whether you are an LGBT couple or simply wish to show your support for equality, you can do this by wearing an equality ring. Diversity creates the necessity for tolerance. Tolerance makes way for understanding and enables love to conquer all. In the modern world with an ever-increasing global population, human harmony is more crucial than ever. United we stand, divided we fall.