Are you ready for the ring? Congrats! Not only are you about to embark on one of the most exciting journeys of your life, you and your future fiancé are undoubtedly prepping for one of your most important purchases—your engagement ring! Whether it's a diamond, sapphire, or birthstone, this precious piece of jewelry demands a large chunk of change, no matter the budget. With such weight connected to its meaning, you'll want a gem that expresses both your personality and the love you and your future hubby share.
When it comes time to drop hints, you'll need to delineate more than just round-cut, cushion-cut, or emerald-cut. Aside from your diamond shape and metal of choice, there are a variety of styles available that can express your personal style. For instance, you might be a romantic bride, who prefers delicate details including thinly twisted bands and floral diamond arrangements. Or maybe you're a classic bride-to-be, who adores the timelessness of a solitaire or sleek three-stone setting. Let's not forget the boho ladies out there, who appreciate a brushed metal and never-before-seen diamond cut or the glamour girls who believe "more is more" (yes, that means double-halos and a whole lot of pavé).
No matter which category you identify with, we've grouped some of the most gorgeous engagement rings by style, to help you narrow down your choices. Here, our some of the most beautiful, unique romantic, eclectic, classic, and glamorous engagement ring styles.
On the model: Two diamond rings set in platinum (on ring finger), Cartier; Diamond set in platinum (on middle finger,) Premier Gem for Forevermark
Unique Engagement Rings for Every Style
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Romantic Engagement Rings
Delicate details like twisted bands and soft, floral-inspired shapes give these engagement rings a girly flair.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: Round-cut diamond set in platinum, Kirk Kara; Emerald-cut diamond set in 18-karat white gold, Simon G.; Round-cut diamond set in 14-karat white gold with pavé accents, Scott Kay; Cushion-cut diamond set in 18-karat gold, Erica Courtney; Round- cut diamond set in rose gold and platinum, Verragio; Round-cut diamond set in 18-karat gold with engraved band, Art Carved
Eclectic Engagement Rings
You like your rings the way your like your guys: Gorgeous, earthy, and totally original.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Classic-cut diamond set in 18-karat gold, Megan Thorne; Rose-cut diamond set in 18-karat gold, Me & Ro; Oval-cut diamond set in 22-karat gold and platinum, Cathy Waterman available at Ylang|23; Round-cut diamond set in platinum, Alex Sepkus; Rose-cut diamond set in palladium, Todd Reed
Classic Engagement Rings
Who knew simplicity—found in round-cut solitaires and sleek radiant-cuts—could look so sexy?
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Round-cut diamonds set in platinum, Jade Trau for Forevermark; Asscher-cut diamond set in platinum, J. Birnbach; Cushion-cut diamond set in 18-karat gold with pavé diamonds, Martin Katz; Round-cut diamond set in platinum, Cartier; Round-cut diamond set in platinum, Tacori; Cushion-cut diamond set in platinum, Stephen Russell; Round-cut diamond set in platinum, Tiffany & Co; Round-cut diamond set in platinum, Van Cleef & Arpels
Glamorous Engagement Rings
There's nothing shy about these ultra-glitzy, diamond-studded sparklers.
FROM TOP: Round-cut diamond set in platinum, A. Jaffe; Asscher-cut diamond set in platinum, Neil Lane; Cushion-cut diamond set in platinum, Harry Winston; Round-cut diamond set in 18-karat white gold, Rahaminov for Forevermark; Round-cut diamond set in platinum, David Yurman
