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