38 Engagement Rings for the Indie Bride

Not every bride in the world wants a round-cut halo diamond set in a pavé band. And that's OK! The fine jewelry industry offers more options than ever, with a variety of rough-cut stones, oxidized metals, and intricate, abstract design work in the setting that will make any non-traditional bride jump for joy.

To make an engagement ring alternative, turn one traditional element on its head. Usually, this is done with the center stone, which is some cut of a shimmering white diamond. More and more jewelers opting to work with rough-cut or raw diamonds that create their own unique color and shape. Others may choose to go for a different gemstone entirely, with sapphires, emeralds, even moonstones popping up in popular designs. Black and gray diamonds, too, are a hit with the indie set.

The setting, too, is a great place for off-beat brides to play. Leaf motifs, abstract waves, even claw-style prongs are fun features to make your ring standout. If you don't want one larger center stone, try a mosaic-like cluster ring, which features a number of stones coming together to create a work of art right on your finger.

Your engagement ring should be a reflection of your personal style, which is why these alternative options are so great!

Ready to find the non-traditional ring of your dreams? Click through to see all of our favorites!

"Bea" three-stone black diamond ring, $4,900, Anna Sheffield

"Stream wave" pale brown diamond ring, $6,196, Fernando Jorge available at Twist

Three-stone ring in 18K yellow gold with black diamond and a clear black center diamond, $5,600, Lauren Wolf

"Leda" ring, $2,350, Heidi Gibson

"Ziggurat" halo moonstone and diamond ring, $2,020, Brooke Gregson available at Twist

"Citadel" ring, $2,710, Claire Kinder Studio available at Catbird

"Harkirk" 18K recycled yellow gold and 1 carat round rose-cut white diamond, $2,260, Digby & Iona

1910s Art Nouveau ring, $1,085, Erie Basin

"Polaris" halo ring, $7,790, Polly Wales

Diamond pear and emerald engagement ring, price upon request, Jemma Wynne

"Intrique Crown" black diamond rose gold ring, $8,750, Karen Karch

Rustic diamond leafside ring, $4,570, Cathy Waterman available at Twist

Two shield-cut grey diamonds with white diamonds set in 14K yellow gold, price upon request, Mociun

Micropavé triangle and nestled opal diamond pairing, $1,230, WWAKE

"Holly Hill" ring, $4,500, Trumpet & Horn

Style TDR405-RG, 18K rose gold brown fancy diamond ring, price upon request, Todd Reed

"Hazeline" solitaire rose gold gemstone ring, $2,200, Anna Sheffield

Custom raw diaomnd 4-prong ring, $2,975, Vale Jewelry for Stone Fox Bride

"Markl" ring, $1,220, Digby & Iona

Triple natural diamond ring, $4,900, L Frank available at Twist

Prive emerald-cut diamond ring, price upon request, Jemma Wynne

"Sensu Fan" ring, $1,985, Michelle Fantaci available at Twist

"Belgian Tiara" ring, $3,800, Karen Karch

Amorphous top inverted diamond ring, $3,040, Todd Pownell available at Twist

Clear yellow rough diamond ring, $13,600, Melissa Joy Manning

Light grey ombré diamond ring, price upon request, Polly Wales

Gold and chain diamond ring, $1,684, Scosha available at Twist

Diamond pavé staple ring, $350, Vale Jewelry

"Katie" black pear-cut diamond ring in 18K oxidized white gold mounting, $24,000, Single Stone

"Rosette" black diamond oval ring, $5,000, Anna Sheffield

"Duchess" natural diamond ring, $4,170, Xiao Wang available at Twist

Uncut diamond crystal and inverted diamond ring, $3,440, Twist

Style TRDR481-RG-P9, 18K rose gold black fancy-cut diamond, price upon request, Todd Reed

"Barrington" ring, $2,950, Trumpet & Horn

"Kadinsky" ring, $1,530, Trumpet & Horn

Paveé circle ring, $525, Vale Jewelry

Square "Cobblestone" diamond ring in 18K oxidized yellow gold, $7,500, Single Stone

Diamond triangle ring, $408, WWAKE