Lesbians and Their Jewelry
Why is it so hard to find any lesbian rings made out of sterling silver? I mean really, it’s not like silver is any where near the price of gold. It’s affordable, stylish and a good middle ground between steel and 14k.
Yes there is one website, that carries some gorgeous lesbian rings, but I don’t feel like spending over $5,000 for a couple rings.
However, my budget is definitely more then $20 for a stainless steel ring which is all I can seem to find. I feel a bit marginalized as I search the net for some lesbian rings and site after site all I see is cheap merchandise that seems to be marketed towards a demographic that either has very little expendable income or lacks the taste to want something more refined on their hand then a base metal. It really makes me wonder what they think of us? Or should I say, how little they think of us?
Studies show that on average we have more degrees behind our names and more expendable income then your average Joe Shmoe with 2.5 kids and a minivan. Yes, it’s true if you’re a lesbian you’re more then likely to have a good head on your shoulders and be going somewhere in your career.
So it doesn’t make sense that the jewelry industry hasn’t picked up on this yet and started tapping into the lesbian community that on average has over double the extra cash to spend on themselves then their straight counterparts.
Personally, I don’t have anything against stainless steel Pride jewelry. I have a few rings myself like that and they’re fun. But I also would like to buy myself and my girlfriend some rings that are a step up from that. But so far there doesn’t seem to be much middle ground, it’s either a $20 metal ring or a $2,000 gold one.
If any of you know of any companies or websites that actually have some nice lesbian rings (without the rainbow motif) please leave the link in the comments. Thanks.
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Hey Sasha,
I found this site: http://www.nextgenerationpride.com
I got my sterling silver equality ring there and I love it! Sure beats wearing a brightly colored rainbow ring around town.
I also like some of the sterling silver rings at the HRC site. Some could be used as promise rings, etc. Plus the money goes to a good cause.
http://shop.hrc.org
If you’re looking for engagement type rings, check out http://www.loveandpride.com
They have a great selection too.
Hope this was helpful!
— LB Boi
Hey LB_Boi, thank you sooo much!!! I hadn’t thought about the NRC site and you’re right! I love some of those rings!
Thanks darlin’, you’re awesome.
Hi Sasha,
I found my silver ring at one of the booths at San Diego’s Pride a couple of years ago. You’ll have to come down here in July and them check out.
Here are a couple of sites I found though that might help you out. I totally agree with you though, there’s some missed $$ opportunities out there in the business world.
Have fun shopping!
http://www.tsdjewelry.com/gay-lesbian-jewelry-c-139.html?page=1&sort=1a
http://www.moonstone-jewelry.com/lesbian-ring-511.html
You might want to have a look around etsy.com, they have tons of cute stuff and some people will create personalized jewelery if you have some specific kind of design or style in mind. It’s a huge site, so it might take you a while to find what you want, but it’s worth a try.
Find a small local silversmith – I’m far away from LA but there are lots in my city, and I’ve found similar places in other cities I’ve lived in – design your own, and ask them to make it for you. The one I had made cost about $250AU.
Awwww shucks, it was nothing. You’re making me blush.
😀
Glad to help out.
LB_Boi
Try http://www.silverinsanity.com. I have a few things from there and I think you might find something you like.