19 Unusual Engagement Rings for the Statement-Making Bride-To-Be

Non-traditional engagement rings perfect for the non-traditional bride!

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When searching for the perfect natural diamond engagement ring, you might describe your dream ring as unique, timeless, classic or even vintage. But have you ever considered an unusual diamond engagement ring? With this collection of styles as unique as the rare natural diamonds featured in the rings, ‘unusual’ might end up at the top of your wish list.

We’re talking unique cuts, negative space accents, sharp edges, hidden diamond details, multi-stone styles and more. With one of these engagement rings, you’ll be able to stand out from the solitaires, Tiffany settings and even the classic toi-et-moi styles that were once considered out of the box. These days, when it comes to unusual engagement ring styles, anything goes.

Finding an engagement ring style that suits your personality is a vital part of the process. Whether that personality fit is a classic style or something a little more unusual, there’s a perfect ring for everyone. However, the search can take a bit longer when it comes to unusual engagement ring styles. Get started on the process with some inspiration below from some of our favorite designers creating unique, one-of-a-kind engagement rings.

Wrapped Up

When you’ve got your partner wrapped around your finger, this unusual engagement ring style is the perfect symbol of your love. For a traditional wrap look, this ring from Future Fortune starts with a sprinkling of smaller diamonds and wraps around in a yellow gold spiral, finishing off with a pear-shaped diamond. For something with a little more bling, This ring from Milamore is covered in round diamonds and finishes off with a marquise-shaped diamond. Tabayer also designs gorgeous spiral and wrap-style rings, with a natural diamond sitting at the tip of the spiral.

Nikos Koulis Oui Diamond Enamel ring, $11,040 musexmuse.com

Oera ring, $13,500, tabayer.com.

The Self Love Ring, $17,520, milamore.com.

Future Fortune Carolina Ring, $6,200, futurefortune.com.

Unique Center Stone

While at first glance the ring itself may look traditional, when you get a closer look you’ll see the center stone isn’t your average diamond—this ring by Serpentine Jewels features an elongated step-cut hexagon diamond and this ring by Mociun features a modified rectangular brilliant cut natural diamond. Unique cuts are certainly a conversation starter, and Eva Fehren offers a number of different styles, from faceted pear shapes to shield cuts. Salt and pepper diamonds are another way to stand out from the crowd and these heavily included diamonds are often more affordable than a typical white diamond.

Ashley Zhang Rose Cut Diamond Isabella Ring, $16,000, ashleyzhang.com.

Mociun Elara Ring, $38,000, mociun.com.

Eva Fehren Reflexion VIII, price upon request, evafehren.com.

Westminster 1.55ct Salt and Pepper Diamond Engagement Ring, $8,500, greenwichjewelers.com.

Eva Fehren Tea Ring, price upon request, evafehren.com.

Elongated Hexagon diamond engagement ring with hexagon and baguette side stones, from $15,000, serpentinejewels.com.

Negative Space Details

Create an optical illusion with your engagement ring with negative space details, like this floating diamond-style ring from SHAY available in multiple diamond cuts, from emerald to princess and more. Play with negative space in a diamond halo, like State Property’s Ascella diamond ring which features a diamond halo that is far from traditional.

State Property Ascella Ring, $13,080, thisisstateproperty.com.

Jade Ruzzo Markie Ring in Antique Diamond, $17,800, jaderuzzo.com.

Milamore The Self Love Floating Diamond Ring, $6,800, milamore.com.

SHAY Jewelry Diamond Floating Emerald Cut Ring, $220,000, shayjewelry.com.

Sethi Couture Chandra White Diamond Ring, $7,040, sethicouture.com.

Not-Your-Average Setting

While typical Gypsy settings are more common today than ever before—a setting style that involves sinking the stone into the metal so it is almost flush with the top of the metal surface—these gypsy set rings, like Akaila Reid’s Ridge Edge solitaire ring, are totally unique. This staircase-style setting ring from Azlee follows the shape of the five hex-cut diamonds set on a gold band. Retrouvai’s latest stunner, the Diamond Loop Ring, uses a rope-style wrap to create a tied-off look around the pear-shaped yellow diamond in the center.

Retrouvai Loop Ring, price upon request, retrouvai.com

Azlee Staircase 3-Tier Baguette Diamond Ring, $18,600, azlee.com.

Akaila Reid Ridge Edge Solitaire Ring, $32,920, akailareid.com.

Arielle Ratner The Perch two-tone ring, $36,080, arielleratner.com.