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16 Unique Engagement Rings That'll Make You Say, "I Do"

16 Unique Engagement Rings That'll Make You Say, "I Do"

By Mary Shannon Wells

Pinterest/Leigh Jay Nacht Inc.

Even though engagement rings are traditionally centered around a diamond, there’s no rule about what your engagement ring should look like. If you go with a diamond, there are still countless cuts and settings to make your ring an original. But who says you must wear a diamond? These unusual styles are anything but plain. While there are some unique rings on this list, we went outside the box to find unusual rings with unthinkable stones like opals, blue topaz, rubies, emerlads, and more. There are also engagement ring settings with intricate patterns or even engravings. Even the simplest band can make a big statement, and there’s no limit on color. Every bride has a different style and her ring should should embrace her personality. Take a look at a few of our favorites.

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Engagement Rings for the Bride Seeking Something Unique

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Opal

Pinterest/Davie & Chiyo

An opal stone is an interesting and beautiful replacement for a diamond.

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Nestled

Pinterest/Borrowed and Blue Weddings/Katelyn James Photography

With a nestled engagement ring and wedding band set, your rings fit together just as perfectly as you and your husband.

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Intricate Etching

Pinterest/BHLDN

This white sapphire ring includes diamonds placed in a beautifully etched band.

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Engraved

Pinterest/Natalka Pavlysh

For a completely personalized touch, have the inside or outside of your rings engraved with your initials, your wedding date or the coordinates of a special place.

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Blue Topaz

Pinterest/Joseph Jewelry

A blue topaz ring is sure to turn heads, especially when contrasted with a rose gold band.

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Cluster

Pinterest/Bario Neal

Why have just one diamond? A clustered look with different sized stones is unique, and you can mix in different colors and cuts.

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Emerald

Pinterest/Etsy/TrudyGems

The grass is greener on the married side with a gorgeous emerald engagement ring.

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Uncut

Pinterest/Wallis Reid

If you’re not a traditionalist, a raw, uncut diamond could be the natural engagement ring of your dreams.

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Morganite

Pinterest/Lunessa

For the girl who loves pink, a morganite engagement ring has a dusty pink stone that’s not too much color. Take the soft pink look a step further with a rose gold band.

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Stacked

Pinterest/Dana Rebecca Designs

Instead of having a single engagement ring, stack multiple bands for a different look. Start with an engagement and wedding band and add one each decade or big milestone. A stacked look gives more room for creativity and individuality with colors and stone cuts.

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Delicate

Pinterest/Etsy/KHIMJEWELRY

If you’re style isn’t loud and you’re not one for bling, be loyal to your look with a simple, delicate engagement band or ring.

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Art Deco

Pinterest/Victor Barbone Jewelry

This art deco engagement ring has us wishing we were from a different era.

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Sapphire

Pinterest/Laura Pearce Ltd.

Take a cue from Princess Diana (and now Kate Middleton) and go with a sapphire ring.

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Knotted

Pinterest/Etsy/TDNCreations

Is there a more appropriate ring style for tying the knot?

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Pearl

Pinterest/Leigh Jay Nacht Inc.

If you’re a pearl girl, don’t feel obligated to want a diamond engagement ring. Stay true to your style with a pearl ring.

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Ruby

Pinterest/Romanov Russia

If you want a ring that’s as fiery as your personality, go red with a ruby stone for your engagement ring.

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