These engagement rings offer a beautiful twist on tradition.
Here's the best part about shopping for an engagement ring: You're able to get a better picture of your future accessory—one you'll wear for life—and understand which ring type reflects your one-of-a-kind personality. Classic brides often dream of shimmering diamonds of the best-possible cut, clarity, and color, usually set on traditional platinum bands. But what if the ring we've just described doesn't feel like you? If you're a modern woman who thinks beyond classic settings or the beloved round-cut diamond, you shouldn't wind up with a ring that looks and feels anything but as unique as you are.
Finding a unique engagement ring, however, can be challenging. To help you on your search for the ultimate piece, we've rounded up several of our favorite unexpected styles that will resonate with women looking for an engagement ring off the beaten path. As you'll discover, the term "unique" comprises several different ring types. Some of the following rings feel Old-World and subtly vintage (think ruby iterations surrounded by a diamond halo!), while others feel incredibly futuristic (like the following stackable options!). From sleek, studded bands and alternative gemstones, to unusual diamond shapes—bookmark the triangular stone, ahead!—there's a unique engagement ring here for just about any woman of modernity.
If there's anything that the following engagement rings prove, it's that, when it comes to choosing an accessory you'll wear forever, there really aren't any rules. When the person you want to spend the rest of your life with asks you to marry them, you should be presented with a ring that, like your future spouse, speaks to you on a level that nothing before ever has—that's the only requirement that really matters.
Harry Winston
Harry Winston Oval-shaped Ruby Micropavé Ring, price varies, harrywinston.com
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Anna Sheffield
Anna Sheffield "Amulet Pair No. 3," $2,200, annasheffield.com
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Marie Mas
Marie Mas Amethyst, Topaz, and 18-Karat Rose Gold Ring, $4,064, matchesfashion.com
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Irene Neuwirth
Irene Neuwirth "Rose of France" Classic Ring in 18-Karat Rose Gold, $1,320, ireneneuwirth.com
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Yannis Sergakis Adornments
Yannis Sergakis Adornments "La Pierre" Diamond Double Cluster Ring, $3,265, ylang23.com
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Anna Sheffield
Anna Sheffield "Pavé Amulet" Ring, $2,500, annasheffield.com
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Suzanne Kalan
Suzanne Kalan 18-Karat Rose Gold Baguette Thin Band, $1,000, suzannekalan.com
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Eva Fehren
Eva Fehren "Fine Shorty" 18-Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Ring, $4,125, modaoperandi.com
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Chopard
Chopard "Happy Diamonds" 18-Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Ring, $2,710, saksfifthavenue.com
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Gabriel & Co.
Gabriel & Co. 14k White Gold Nova Engagement Ring, starting at $5,075, gabrielny.com
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Ritani
Ritani Masterwork Cushion Halo Triple Diamond Band Ring, starting at $6,450, ritani.com
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Aurelie Bidermann
Aurelie Bidermann Diamond and 18-Karat Yellow Gold Plated "Gingko" Ring, $1,560, saksfifthavenue.com
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Carbon and Hyde
Carbon and Hyde Throne 14-Karat White Gold Diamond Ring, $2,875, modaoperandi.com
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Forevermark
Forevermark Ever Us Two Stone Diamond Ring, starting at $1,850, forevermark.com
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