anyone can wear any ring

Emily Chelsea Jewelry is an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and welcomes all couples. Emily Chelsea Jewelry believes that marriage is for everyone and supports and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community. You will not find gender specific categories on our website or in the shop as anyone can wear any ring. We do not assume your pronouns and will either ask for you and your partner’s pronouns or wait for you to use your pronouns. 

How We Became a Loud Advocate for LGBTQ+ Marriage Rights

Marriage equality is one of our core values here at Emily Chelsea Jewelry. And while it has always been something I advocated for, as a cishet white woman, I was not as aware of the layered complexities when it comes to the wedding and jewelry industry until that came into the spotlight for me a few years ago. 

In 2019, I attended a wedding conference that focused on the importance of representation and LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the wedding world.

It was a great experience to be surrounded by people who were actively working toward a more inclusive and representative wedding industry. I met many photographers, a handful of caterers, officiants, wedding coordinators and event planners; all who shared this same passion.

But by the end of the day it dawned on me: I was the only jeweler there. 

It was the first time in my career that I was at an industry conference without another jeweler representing our sector in the wedding industry.  This stopped me in my tracks. It wasn’t a secret to me that the jewelry industry is burdened with age old heteronormative traditions, expectations and downright judgment, but I was shocked to realize the lack of outspoken support for the LGBTQ+ community. It didn’t take long for me to recognize an immediate need for change in our messaging at Emily Chelsea Jewelry. 

Since then, we have made it our mission to be very vocal about our support of marriage equality, inclusion and representation year round. It’s our goal to shake all wedding/marriage traditions and expectations when you walk into our store or talk to us online.

Your love is meant to be celebrated. Committing your life to another person is a monumental milestone, and no one should have to feel nervous walking into a jewelry store, unsure of the reaction waiting for them on the other side of the jewelry case.

I know that my privilege means I will never fully understand and I will slip up as I learn. I aim to keep myself and our staff educated, through training, discussions and inclusion courses, like the one offered by Equally Wed. At ECJ, all of our staff members are certified LGBTQ+ Inclusive professionals.

Marriage is for everyone. And so is a fun, exciting and judgment free wedding planning experience. 

Wedding planning and looking for more inclusive vendors? Check out Dancing With Her and Equally Wed for an excellent round up of vetted inclusive photographers, caterers, officiants and more!