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COURTESY OF ANITA KO
The unconventional bride is perhaps the most exhilarating—her distinctive taste is incomparable to that of a timeless, bohemian, or modern bride, making her the ideal candidate for a spectacular and unique engagement ring that defies tradition. We find this to be one of the most thrilling facets of such a bride, wouldn’t you say?
Many brides appreciate the classics like ovals, pears, and emerald cuts, either simply as solitaires, with the extra adornment of a halo, or with the added glitz of side baguettes. And we’re all for it. For the bride with a slightly off-kilter aesthetic, however, this won’t do.
She embraces rare finds that wouldn’t be found in most jewelry cases, making it essential to home in on a design that’s entirely unexpected. This goes beyond opting for a colored gemstone or considering a one-off setting. It’s about an extreme wow factor, a fantastical creation grounded in innovative design and remarkable artistry.
A trillion-shaped sapphire dyad centered amid a yellow gold frame by Bario Neal could stand up. Perhaps an architectural and disruptive design of oval cut diamonds and pavé accents by Dauphin would do the trick? Spinelli Kilcollin’s three linked ring design would be a stunning choice, complete with micropavé white diamonds, pavé-set prongs, and a one carat center white diamond with 18k white gold connectors in 18K yellow and rose gold.
We know, such extraordinary style is a tall order. And seemingly pricey to boot. Truth be told, many rings of this nature are costly, but going for one-of-a-kind doesn’t have equate to bespoke or custom—inimitable designs like the above mentioned abound, and with the exact type of exceptionality an unconventional bride craves. For those who are more price conscious, going for a gemstone, a cluster silhouette, or contemporary shape comprised of smaller stones will help keep the cost down. Plus, they’re equally impactful, we promise.
Wherever you fall on the unconventional spectrum, we culled 32 spectacular and unexpected engagement rings to peruse. From exceptional cuts to ornate settings to entirely avant-garde shapes, these rings are perfect for the bride eschewing tradition. Get inspired ahead.
Harry Winston Cluster Diamond Ring
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Courtesy of Harry Winston
Pear and marquise shaped diamonds set in platinum.
SHOP NOW: Harry Winston, (price upon request)
Bario Neal Trillion Dyad Ring
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Courtesy of Bario Neal
Two white sapphires bezel set in 18k yellow gold.
SHOP NOW: Bario Neal, from $2,550
Karma el Khalil Triangle Ring
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Courtesy of Karma el Khalil
Topaz set in 18k yellow gold.
SHOP NOW: Karma el Khalil, (price upon request)
Anita Ko Three-Stone Claw Ring
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Courtesy of Anita Ko
Pear shaped and pavé diamonds in set rose gold.
SHOP NOW: Anita Ko, $10,300
Eva Fehren "Rose Warrior" Ring
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Courtesy of Eva Fehren
Custom cut kite shaped diamond and pavé accents in 18k rose gold.
SHOP NOW: Eva Fehren, (price upon request)
Harry Kotlar "The Vault" Ring
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Courtesy of Harry Kotlar
Yellow diamond center stone framed by marquise diamonds set in platinum and 18k yellow.
SHOP NOW: Harry Kotlar, (price upon request)
Celia Brown "Teeth" Pavé Ring
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Courtesy of Celia Brown
Marquise cut diamonds on pavé band set in 18k yellow gold.
SHOP NOW: Celia Brown, (price upon request)
Jacquie Aiche Teardrop Diamond Crown Ring
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Courtesy of Jacque Aiche
Pavé teardrop ring with diamond center set in 14k rose gold.
SHOP NOW: Jacquie Aiche, $3,750
Kavant & Sharart "Talay Wave" Ring
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Courtesy of Kavant & Sharart
Diamonds set in 18k white gold.
SHOP NOW: Kavant & Sharart, $5,660
Alezan by SK "Shanhan" Chevron Ring
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Courtesy of Alezan by SK
Diamond baguettes set in chevron shape, encased in yellow gold.
SHOP NOW: Alezan by SK, $10,289.16
Repossi "Serti sur Vide" Ring
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Courtesy of Repossi
Pear shaped diamonds set in white gold.
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Jade Trau "Rae" Wrap Ring
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Courtesy of Forevermark
Oval diamond with pavé band set in white gold, by Jade Trau.
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Hueb "Plisse" Ring
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Courtesy of Hueb
Diamonds set in 18k yellow gold.
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Bliss Lau "Mirage" Ring
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Courtesy of Bliss Lau
Black spinel with diamond pavé flanks, set in recycled white gold.
SHOP NOW: Bliss Lau, $4,160
Gismondi Il Viaggio Collection "Dune" Ring
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Courtesy of Gismondi 1754
Yellow asscher cut diamond center stone with marquise diamonds, set in 18k white gold.
SHOP NOW: Gismondi 1754, (price upon request)
Azlee "Glow" Diamond Ring
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Courtesy of Azlee Jewelry
Baguette and princess cut diamonds set in 18k white gold.
SHOP NOW: Azlee, $2,900
The One I Love Georgian Diamond Disk Ring
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Courtesy of The One I Love NYC
Mine cut diamonds set in 18k gold and sterling silver.
SHOP NOW: The One I Love NYC, $3,950
Swati Dhanak "Feature Shards" Ring
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Courtesy of Swati Dhanak
Diamonds set in 18k white gold.
SHOP NOW: Swati Dhanak, $2,590
Kat Kim "Emerald Sunset" Pavé Ring
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Courtesy of Kat Kim
Emerald cut diamond and pavé band, set in 18k yellow gold.
SHOP NOW: Kat Kim, $14,000
Ilana Ariel Diamond Pear Short Ring
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Courtesy of Ilana Ariel
Diamonds set in 14k yellow gold.
SHOP NOW: Ilana Ariel, $5,300
Graziela Diamond Affinity Ring
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Courtesy of Graziela
Diamonds set in 18k white gold.
SHOP NOW: Graziela, $4,650
Jane Taylor "Petite Cloud Swing" Ring
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Courtesy of Jane Taylor
Diamonds set in platinum.
SHOP NOW: Jane Taylor, $13,675
Spinelli Kilcollin "Artemis" Ring
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Courtesy of Spinelli Kilcollin
Diamond center stone with pave bands set in 18k rose gold, yellow gold, and white gold.
SHOP NOW: Spinelli Kilcollin, (price upon request)
Kwiat "Ashoka" Diamond Ring
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Courtesy of Kwiat
Diamonds set in platinum.
SHOP NOW: Kwiat, (price upon request)
Anne Sisteron "Double Spear" Ring
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Courtesy of Anne Sisteron
Diamonds set in 14k yellow gold.
SHOP NOW: Anne Sisteron, $1,540
Mark Broumand Yellow Pear Shaped Diamond Ring
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Courtesy of Mark Broumand
Pear shaped diamond surrounded by a swirl of baguette and round diamonds, set in platinum.
SHOP NOW: Mark Broumand, $19,995
Après Jewelry "The Nova" Ring
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Courtesy of Après Jewelry
Marquise cut diamond with pavè band and x-shaped pavè halo.
SHOP NOW: Après Jewelry, $2,260
Leo Ingwer 'Samara' Ring
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Courtesy of Leo Ingwer
Marquise center stone with diamond halo and braided band.
SHOP NOW: Leo Ingwer, (price upon request)
Dauphin "Disruptive" Ring
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Courtesy of Dauphin
Oval cut and pavé diamonds set in 18K white gold.
SHOP NOW: Dauphin, (price upon request)
Misahara "Garden of Eden" Ring
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Courtesy of Misahara
Diamond center stone with diamond and emerald set interwoven bands, in 18k rose gold setting.
SHOP NOW: Misahara, (price upon request)