Unconventional Engagement Rings for the Daring Bride-to-Be

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Does the standard diamond solitaire make you yawn? Perhaps you’d like something a little more daring—or at least more closely matched to your unique style. These avant garde engagements rings are designed with the unconventional bride-to-be in mind. Of course, if your left ring finger is already occupied, who’s to say you can’t wear one of these stunners on another finger?

Raw Diamonds

The beauty about raw diamonds is that no two raw diamonds are alike. A raw diamond is likely to have some charming quirks—including pits and some inclusion. We’ll soon publish an article on things to keep in mind when shopping for a raw diamond (stay tuned!). In sum, seek one the doesn’t have large pits since these increase the likelihood of breakage.

1.65ct Snow White Rough Diamond Ring

Textured Metal

Textured metal is basically anything that veers from your basic polished setting. Delicate engravings or castings from nature give the piece a unique touch, proving that the stone isn’t the only beautiful thing about the ring!

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Budding Promises Twig Bezel Solitaire

Juna Ring 1 18k

Open Setting

An open setting (also known as a “cuff” or “wrap” setting) is an adventurous choice sure to garner attention.

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Pave Marquise Claw Ring

Clean and Modern

Many brides are opting for clean and modern rings these days. There’s something undeniably lovely about letting the metal and the stones speak for themselves without too much ornamentation.

Balance Concave Diamond Ring

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Square Ribbon Ring

Multi-Band

Inspired by the ring stacking trend, multi-band rings are perfect for the fashionista in us all. Depending on the design of the ring, a multi-band ring can be a way to show off a variety of styles, like polished + textured metal or raw + polished stones.

Spiral Bound Twisted Branch Ring

Diamond and Gold Double Blueprint Band

Unusual Shapes

Perhaps princess and emerald cut diamonds aren’t really your thing. Why not try a ring whose setting lends a unique shape to the ring?

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All the Stars Gathered

Nesting Sets

Nesting sets, or, ceremonial sets, stem from the tradition of fitting a wedding band around an engagement ring. Although the concept is nothing new, contemporary jewelers are putting their on spin on it and coming up with some unique pairings.

White Sapphire Bridal Set

Micropave Triangle and Nested Opal Diamond Ring

Mixed Stones

Diamonds aren’t the only beautiful stones out there! Engagement rings with colored stones are becoming increasingly popular. Aside from adding pretty color to your ring, gemstones of all varieties symbolize various concepts or values that we may hold dear. Sapphires, for example, represent sincerity and heavenly grace.