06/12/2026
A few weeks ago, I got a message from a former colleague who traded Texas skies for out-of-state adventures. We’ve stayed in touch over the years, and when she and her husband started searching for wedding bands, she thought of me.
Now, these aren’t your average bride and groom. They’re members of the 501st Legion, a worldwide fan organization dedicated to creating and wearing screen-accurate Star Wars costumes. He troops as Kylo Ren, and she as Darth Nihilus, so we knew right away that “traditional” wasn’t going to cut it.
After kicking around a few ideas, we landed on something worthy of a galaxy far, far away: their character masks alternating around the entire circumference of both wedding bands. The result is subtle, distinctive, and packed with meaning for them.
For her engagement ring, we tossed the conventional solitaire out the airlock. Since her character's colors are red and black, we chose a stunning 1.66 ct Burmese red spinel as the centerpiece. The stone is bezel-set and suspended between two bands, creating a bold, modern look. Her wedding band nests perfectly inside the engagement ring, locking together into one seamless design.
Projects like this are why I love what I do. These rings aren't just jewelry—they're wearable pieces of their story. Completely custom. Completely unique. And as far as I know, the only wedding set in the galaxy featuring alternating Kylo Ren and Nihilus masks.
I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out, and I hope they enjoy wearing them for many years—and many parsecs—to come.