Fashion

17 Engagement Rings For The Alternative Bride

These are anything but traditional

by Jenna Igneri

Nowadays, brides aren’t necessarily interested in the traditional when it comes to their big day. A white dress? A tulle veil? Those are becoming less and less of the norm, with fewer run-of-the-mill ideas taking the lead. Not surprisingly, the same can be said when it comes to any pre-nuptial events, such as picking an engagement ring.

The once-popular platinum and diamond setting is now being outshined by more off-kilter styles. Opal and rutilated quartz replace clear diamonds, while everything from arcs and triangles to door knocker shapes make for more of a conversation piece than your typical ring.

For those of us that dream of something out of the ordinary, we rounded up 17 engagement rings that are anything but typical. And don’t worry—we included options for every price point (because not everyone wants to break the bank in order to pop the question; some want a venue to actually tie the knot at).

Click through below to check out our top picks for the unconventional bride.

Photo courtesy of Anna Sheffield

Anna Sheffield, Bea Arrow Ring With Blacked Rutilated Quartz And Black Diamonds, $1350, available at Anna Sheffield.

Photo courtesy of Bliss Lau

Bliss Lau, Minimalist Arc Ring, $2,190, available at Bliss Lau.

Photo courtesy of Wendy Nichol

Wendy Nichol, 4MM Bondage Ring With Micro Pave Knocker, $1495, available at Wendy Nichol.

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Carrie Elizabeth, Rose Gold And Diamond Triangle Ring, $210, available at Local Eclectic.

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Meadowlark, Empire Ring In Sterling Silver With Midnight Sapphire, $429, available at Meadowlark.

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Morphe Jewelry, Pearl Winter Waltz Ring, $820, available at Morphe Jewelry.

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Jennie Kwon, Opal Spear Ring, $525, available at Jennie Kwon.

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Amarilo, Monroe Baguette Ring Fine, $430, available at Amarilo.

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Tara 4779, Arc Ring With Diamond, $195, available at Tara `4779.

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Mociun, Deco Baguette Ring, $2800, available at Mociun.

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Erica Weiner, Machine Age Ring, $1500, available at Catbird.

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Pamela Love, Luna Ring, $2,800, available at Pamela Love.

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MANIAMANIA, Devotion Solitaire Ring, $1800, available at MANIAMANIA.

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Wwake, Three-Step Diamond Triangle Ring, $545, available at Wwake.

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Digby & Iona, Marquis Raziel, $2120, available at Digby & Iona.

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Laurie Fleming, 14k Beacen Ring, $475, available at Laurie Fleming.

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Open House Project, Trapped Gem Ring, $253, available at Open House Project.