Our Ethical Wedding Rings (I surprised her!)

[@LeahandLevi]

Leah and I are super lucky to have jewellery that was passed down to us, but there's lots of ways to upcycle your rings. If you have any ideas or solutions that you've used comment them below!

[@Hacker-kq5pu]

The best couple of 2018 ❤️

[@zetabyte99]

Might we ask who the local artist is? Would love to see more of her stuff!

[@lovelylaura2802]

I could hardly see the screen my eyes are so blurry with tears Ahh I'm so happy for you two!! I've only recently discovered your channel but oh my goodness i love this!! I love what you are doing! ❤ Subscribed😆😆😍

[@redwindow9378]

Are you in YYJ? So am I. Who is the artist who did this for you. I would love to do the same and support someone local.

[@scottsherman5262]

I've been following your most recent stuff, living out of your car, after stumbling into your channel for a boot video...you're a lovely couple & I can't wait for the kids - you think you understand what life's about, but you have no idea until you have children. OK, now I've got to make fun of you for saying something like "ethical wedding rings". My god-ness...I mean, oh boy. I'm gonna spare you my Dad take here, & you're welcome for that...please, I implore you, stop using terms like 'ethical wedding rings', it's making no dif....no, I said I wouldn't....so I won't. I really want to though...best of luck to you guys in that car, & as future parents!!

[@thecheezoftheweek1370]

Even the wedding rings are recycled. Way to help the environment, Levi. 😄

[@Meeeeeeeeeeeeh34]

She's crying.....AND IM CRYING

[@LeahandLevi]

AND I'M CRYING! ... everytime I watch it haha

[@nhp6488]

i’m gonna go buy birks become vegan and find the loml brb

[@williamgatehouse4729]

Nahyla Pacha can’t have birks and be vegan 😬

[@nhp6488]

William Gatehouse technically i could though

[@williamgatehouse4729]

Nahyla Pacha i mean yeah but vegans tend to not wear animals either and birks are cow

[@katherinelara5045]

There are vegan birks

[@willf913]

@@williamgatehouse4729 www.birkenstock.com/us/vegan/ here's a link to some vegan birkenstocks. I have to admit that I haven't looked into them so idk how they hold up to the non-vegan ones or if their claims to these ones being vegan are actually true, but I feel inclined to believe that they're not lying.

[@beennete]

I live in very hot Botswana, I wasn’t crying, my eyes were sweating 😭

[@tranquility9325]

Lol!

[@darcyferrigno]

haha, my eyes were sweating... mine were as well? but I don't have a good excuse as it's 20 degrees here.

[@accooper1994]

Though I don’t have any rings in the family that my boyfriend or I could use for one another, I truly do believe in conflict free rings. Whether it’s the diamond or just the recycled ring itself. It’s the one thing I’ve made very clear with my boyfriend- no real diamonds.

[@LeahandLevi]

Great idea! However you can make it work!

[@jessicag.1055]

We don’t even have any expensive material. Our rings are made from steel. Yeah. They were not expensive, but they mean a lot to us because this region here has a long history in terms of coal and steel. And it’s also part of our family history. So no gold or diamond would have been able to have the same meaning. It’s not important to have any expensive status symbol.

[@magnusoffermanns6067]

So that's probably the sweetest Video on KZbin now. You are such a sweet couple :) It is also a great tradition to hand on rings. There is much too little that connects generations and it is wonderful to think not just of your significant other when you look at your ring but also of your relatives like your cool grandpa:)

[@LeahandLevi]

Haha her grandpa is really cool. Thanks for this lovely comment.

[@brporti]

I'm telling you right now, I'm subscribing before Levi becomes mainstream, he seems like a genuinely human being and I'm greatfull for founding his content and positive vibes here on YT, all the love to you and your wife!❤️🇸🇻

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks so much man, I appreciate the vote of confidence ;)

[@karenchuckdouglas2302]

Oh, Levi - cried buckets! I have a similar story, although not for the eco reason. When we married in 1972 we didn't have a whole lot of bucks, just kids, we were. We bought simple wedding bands (which we still have, but they don't fit any more - perhaps to pass on to granddaughters?) On our 25th anniversary Chuck took me out for dinner and presented me with a set of rings that our dear friend and artist/jewelry maker, Brian, made for me out one of Chuck's rings, and Brian's grandmother's diamond wedding ring. It is very special and is unique in the world. It is a treasure. Hugs to you both.

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks for this beautiful tale! I’m so happy to hear it! ❤️

[@marcotinoco6708]

This video shows so much honesty.

[@gloriagonzalezdelatorre8853]

This is so amazing, you get to uphold family heritage and give the rings a new life. Your adding more history to a family airloom. This video was so sweet❤️

[@LeahandLevi]

Thank you so much!

[@kb9847]

That was such a beautiful story. I just loved Leah's reaction too. FYI my engagement ring is an estate ring. I have imagined the love and memories that my ring holds. I love it. I've been wearing it now with much love and joy for just about 30 yrs. Many blessings to you both!! Thanks for sharing your story.

[@pjlacey3990]

I have always wanted a Canadian Diamond...when my parents both passed away, I wanted to do something special with their rings but they would not fit me. A few years ago my local jewellery store hosted a day where you could trade in your gold for more than the usual market price and get something from their store. I did this and got a lovely Canadian Diamond ring that I wear every single day. It reminds me of them every time I look at it.

[@danl5993]

This is my favorite thing today. Congratulations!

[@LeahandLevi]

Thank you!

[@katerinak9657]

I'm crying, you're crying, this is so sweet especially after watching your wedding video!!

[@stephanierestlessinseattle5261]

who hit the dislike button yo????? THEY ARE FREAKING ADORABLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I showed all my coworkers this video WE LOVE THIS IDEA!!!

[@LeahandLevi]

HAhaha thanks Steph ;)

[@arelidelong1188]

Wow how thoughtful and beautiful way to do your part to be environmentally friendly and respectful of the planet and people involved . You got beautiful rings with a loving story from your families and now you will add your own to them to pass them on to your kids. Win win story. Blessings to you guys!

[@akhalif68]

Great to see 2 great people enjoying life & each others company...Mazel Tov!

[@MsLeonor1968]

❤️Beautiful, beautiful couple. The rings are gorgeous 👌

[@LeahandLevi]

Thank you!

[@sapphira31]

I love vintage rings. I have a small collection, and keep them repaired. I also love using family pieces to recreate new beautiful ones, with all the treasured memories.

[@OHYEAH8D]

Omg this is so cute, I can't handle it.

[@nurgulquliyeva7296]

Oh okay I am gonna be honest with you guys. This actually made me cry. Loved the idea and everything about you guys. Be happy forever. :)

[@caseyoliver7440]

That was the most ADORABLE reaction ever!!

[@aileenhughes2635]

Wow what an awesome story, CONGRATULATIONS! So much meaning in these rings and that’s why they’re round, it’s forever and now you two can add even more to these beautiful rings! 💖💖

[@oliviarosesteele4746]

Congratulations to you and Leah!! Great video as always!

[@YodiRoberts]

The rings are beautiful and maybe one day you will pass them on as well and that is just amazing. I loved the pictures of your great grandma Harris' wedding, too! Need to get one of those for your place. Congratulations to you both, you knew exactly how Leah would react!

[@jonathana349]

You are so inspiring. I appreciate how you embody your vision and care for the environment in as many aspects of your life as you can. Thanks for sharing

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks so much Jonathan!

[@UGPVlogsLA]

You both are so friggin smart about weddings, and rings, all the unnecessary waste at the end of the day. Your rings are stunning Leah! Just beautiful like the pair of you! I couldn't stop crying, (and laughing too) you can see the way Leah is just so head over heels in love with you Levi, as you are with her too. But that girl is smitten, and it's so wonderful to witness, I couldn't be any happier for you both. Okay, I think I have shmoozed you both for one day!😂😂 Just enjoying binge watching your videos tonight. Paula xoxox

[@AndreaAcostas755]

Levy, thank you for sharing this very personal event, I cried too, it was so emotional and I'm so happy that you both not afraid to show how much you love each other.

[@EJR928]

Who gave this a thumbs down?? 😤😠... They are very pure..so sweet ❤️

[@andyp-a4140]

I have refused to watch this because I knew I would cry. Brb crying my eyes out.

[@gravelewok8284]

You pulled that off.. happy for you 🤙🏽👍🏽. The symbology behind those rings will last forever and ever.. best wishes... 🎤.....

[@FeelingBeingFromTheLiving]

That was beautiful.

[@Pannemat]

When you're cutting onions, I'm cutting onions. Congratulations (from a dutchie), you beautiful people! It's a special thing when a girl is able to laugh through her tears. You better hold on to her for dear life, bro.

[@amberlu6604]

omg the way they look at each other!!! I love this and you guys and everything about this channel :)

[@comingofkym]

This was so sweet. Thank y’all for sharing!

[@milicamarshastefanovich3312]

While I applaud you both for your commitment to the planet, the actual meaning behind the rings is really the story!! Absolute perfection 💗

[@helojisndj]

I subscribed liked literally 2 days ago I guess and I get to see this. EMOTIONALLLL!!! Anyways, you guys are lucky to have each other. All the best 👍

[@LeahandLevi]

Hahaha thank you!

[@radhadas3339]

Those are so beautiful and with so much meaning. I never thought of this at all. Thank you❤

[@athenadia4743]

Leah & Levi are actual couple goals. You guys are the cutest 💖

[@valeriegonzales2479]

FANTASTIC video. Subscribed. I cried, thank you for sharing this intimate and beautiful part of your life, especially love seeing your wife. We felt the same way you did, weren't sure what to do, my husband got a second hand ring for me, and I love it. Can't wait to see more of your journey!

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks Valerie! I'm so glad that you're a part of the team!

[@JacobPez]

You both, and this video, made me happy today. Y'all are precious people

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks Jacob! 🙏🏼

[@kristenuy5678]

I tried not to cry.... i really tried! 😭😭😭😭

[@minhster714]

Old video but still so priceless!

[@gemini31011]

She's going to cry and it's going to be super awesome. Haha love it.

[@motoj9050]

So cool Levi! She was so surprised!

[@llamasugar5478]

He’s right. It was awesome. ❤️

[@keithgarcia8826]

This was a great video. Belated congratulation to both of you. It was pleasant diversion on a hectic day.

[@quinton112]

How could anyone dislike/thumbs down this vid? Smh. Some ppl are heartless. Such a beautiful video! Many blessings on your union and keep living your best lives together. Such an inspiration.

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks Quinton!

[@thamzingannie]

Oh man, actual tears from my eyes! You’re too cute

[@chrisklappich5998]

I'M NOT CRYING!! YOU'RE CRYING! OR IT'S ALLERGIES! I DUNNO

[@mhosman8792]

I wish you have long happy loving live together. it is nice to have memories past to you from family's. They wear the ring for a long time I hope that to you both to keep it and pass it to your grandchildren.

[@diamondlanier4937]

3:55 I literally lost it 😭 - such a beautiful story.

[@lindseyw5023]

So I'm crying now ;) so happy for you guys!

[@crystalwisdom6916]

Would love to know who the local artist is who you worked with❤️such a beautiful story!!!!

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

This is such an awesome idea and it is so unique and special!

[@ts4174]

I'm so happy for you guy!

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks Trevor! Haha glad you liked it!

[@Epiha]

Just discovered your channel through your Allbirds review, then Birks and now this. I really love and enjoy your meaningful content. My second Canadian KZbinr subscription. I must say it is refreshing to not hear you ask me to subscribe to your channel, maybe you have some where but not in the last 4 videos I've watched. It's not a big deal I know but it was refreshing.

[@jeniwatkins3297]

Congrats! 😍 I liked grandma's ring as it was personally. But it's great that you personalized it too

[@lokyeeSee]

Love this do much! This idea has been my dream since I watched blood diamond when I was a kid!

[@kirstyt475]

Lovely rings -lovely story- Congratulations

[@Elysian_s]

Thats a great idea of using the rings, congratulations you two!

[@calliedaly1940]

This was so sweet! And what a lovely idea. You two are so sweet and I love this channel. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

[@OurPerez]

u guys are so cute. i am trying not to cry.

[@portiaharrison6223]

Made me tear up! Amazing! Xxx

[@DeoVindice999]

Wow. Beautiful video. Bless you two.

[@samipso]

Honestly more than anything having those memories included with those rings is worth more than even trying to save the world imo.

[@miyasmommy1995]

My husband got my engagement ring from a local family owned pawn shop whom we have known for a long time. The ring is absolutely beautiful and the diamonds are incredible. After having it appraised they told us we got a fantastic deal. Now for our 5th year anniversary this year he got me a gorgeous upgrade from the same pawn shop, Same deal got it appraised and got a fantastic deal on the ring! So if you’re like us and didn’t have beautiful heirlooms passed down maybe you could check out local shops like we did. Especially if you don’t want to buy from big name jewelers. Just a thought ☺️

[@susannahats6358]

Awe congratulations guys,that was beautiful,and rings are beautiful,ahhh who is cutting onions?!;)

[@k.l.8804]

Aaaawww ♥️♥️😍 We did something similar for my wedding. We had gotten gold jewellry from my mother in law before she passed away in cancer. She told us specifically to make something else out of them. So we got that gold recykled into wedding rings ☺️ At a local place. We felt that she would have really loved that. You two are so sweet ♥️ I wish you joy and happy long lives together ♥️♥️♥️

[@princeedmunddukeofedinburg]

I'm not crying, you are!

[@cd2659]

Awww, she's adorable!

[@naturewoman1274]

I love it I used my great grandmother wedding ring and cut it in half we wear half each ..... congratulations

[@LeahandLevi]

Thank you!

[@f.matsuda4317]

That is great! Congratulations! Beautiful rings and great idea. All the best in your marriage! Sappy but that is great too! I mean that in a good way! Nice to see such emotion. You are very lucky to have each other and such a caring family.

[@hayleyatkins7245]

Hey Levi! Who was the local artist you used for the ring upcycling? Looking for someone in Victoria or the island that does this and yours look amazing! Thanks

[@allymichael1609]

I wear rings that I inherited from my grandmother’s family as well. I would love to have them updated. Can you provide a link to your jeweler?

[@Anna-cc4lq]

That surprise is just so cute and funny! Also, that is a brilliant idea, I will try to find my family rings too, thanks guys :)

[@LeahandLevi]

No problem! So glad you liked it! And best of luck!

[@Mdb0514]

Awe. So sweet.

[@DanaDays]

Agh! Usually I watch videos at 2x speed (I talk fast, I like others to talk fast :p) but this was so beautiful and sweet I absorbed every normal-paced minute of it! I'm a materials engineer so I was expecting some ethical analysis on different types of stones and metals and was going to look into their compositions and durability, but this was so much sweeter. You two look so perfect for each other and I love that you allow us to see how happy you are and how much you care for each other

[@jessetter_snacks]

So amazing! My wedding ring was made from my grandmother's wedding ring too :)

[@roliepoliecolie2200]

Wow! You two are so gonna be together forever.

[@nasimahmed847]

My dudeee

[@padmashreesomanna415]

Absolutely amazing Levi ... Congratulations to the lovely couple...Loved the video...👌

[@emmacallery1789]

Both of you are adorable!

[@ewuniunia]

You are one if my favoritue peoples on the world 😊 it was beautiful what you did and how you did it 😁👏👏👏

[@user-rm4yd2cl2k]

Mazal Tov Levi! I’m a fairly new sub and didn’t know you guys are married! Congratulations the rings are so creative and beautiful! I truly hope I will have success finding a creative solution too. I’ve learned about the ring industry only in a nutshell from Fair trade magazine here in Canada and also from a video by another Canadian, Verena Erin from My green closet. She has a great channel here on KZbin with a video that talks about ethical jewellery. I know that this next suggestion is one of the simplest ones, but even buying a new ring that is beautiful, using locally lab created stones, is still going to be easier on the industry than non local and mined stones. Thank you for a beautiful video!!!

[@Sunrisecan]

I’m so happy for you two! 💗 I wish you every ounce of happiness. All of my best! Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@lisagreene6155]

This is way to friggen cute... Love and best wishes from Dublin Ireland x p.s I totally cried ❤️

[@tranquility9325]

I'm grinning like the cat who ate the canary ha! Yall make a great couple. Congrats.

[@AlishaDsouza]

OMG. I love this.

[@GeigerFarm]

I use my grandfather's ring and my wife used her grandfather's diamond in her ring. Keep up the good work!

[@bettyandbenny3190]

We brought our wedding rings secondhand- we couldn't find the weight of gold brand new for the price as we didn't have much money but I am so glad we did! Xx

[@saracristina77]

I’m crying so much 😭 I’m so happy for you guys, i have been watching your channel quietly but this is so special!!! Congratulations to you both 💖💖💖

[@LeahandLevi]

Thank you Sara! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@jordantaylor1935]

I’m so glad you are happy together 💫

[@roibenissen6178]

You folks are cute! Congratulations! ❤

[@ellattini]

I am loving your channel content man! Wish u and Leah the best! Kisses from Brasil!

[@LeahandLevi]

Thank you!

[@agzol]

This is a super great idea. Tbh me and my fiancee decided to do a similar thing just influenced by your story. Thanks for sharing it ♥️

[@LeahandLevi]

That's so cool to hear! Wishing you many happy years!

[@knkabi21]

I am glad I watched this video!

[@alanidehmi]

Was a nice video , brilliant idea , keep it up

[@blindhydra]

Congratulations!! I wish you have a lot of very happy years.