With Valentine's Day fast approaching, we explore engagement ring styles that are anything but conventional. From prized pearls to organic shapes, black sapphires and rainbow-coloured gemstones galore
Lovebird season is well and truly upon us, and so the hunt begins to track down the perfect engagement ring before February 14. But where to start? After all, selecting your dream gem in 2023 is no mean feat. And while the classic approach of a solitaire diamond on a gold band makes for a dazzling proposal, you might want to consider something a little different, a ring that best reflects your unique personality.
For some, this could mean switching up traditional diamonds for eye-catching coloured gemstones (look to the stop-and-stare sparklers of celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Emma Stone, and Halle Berry). Or perhaps you may wish to eschew embellishment altogether, like Kristen Stewart and her platinum signet that bends old-school rules.
Whether you’re after a contemporary cut, an off-kilter setting or simply something as individual as your own self, step outside the bridal norm and embrace the stunning unconventionality of these non-traditional engagement rings. Below are the styles we’re dreaming about.
Ara Vartanian
Ara Vartanian 18K white gold and rose gold, tourmaline, rubellite and white diamond ring, POA
Yoko London
Yoko London white gold ring set with freshwater pearl and diamond, £15,000
Shaun Leane
Shaun Leane 18K white gold and amethyst Aurora ring, £4,800
Patcharavipa
Patcharavipa Marquise Tushroom ring, POA
Fernando Jorge
Fernando Jorge 18K white gold, white diamond and chalcedony Orbit ring, £4,450
Gucci
Gucci Link To Love solitaire in 18kt white gold and diamonds, £2,340
G by Glenn Spiro
G by Glenn Spiro Important ring with cabochon opal, diamonds and emeralds in yellow gold, POA
Almasika
Almasika 18K yellow gold and diamond Universum ring with centre diamond, £6,604.54
Lauren Addison
Lauren Addison purple sapphire ring, POA
Elhanati
Elhanati 18K yellow gold and emerald Evie ring, £1,190
Suzanne Kalan
Suzanne Kalan double short stack pastel sapphire eternity band, £11,028
Fabergé x James Ganh
Fabergé x James Ganh Flora and Fauna white and yellow gold oval cut emerald and multicolour gemstone transformable ring/earrings, POA
OUIE
OUIE 18kt white gold and diamond KEYRING RING, POA
Judith Peterhoff
Judith Peterhoff Orno wide commitment band with champagne and white diamonds, £2,490
Annoushka
Annoushka 18K yellow gold and diamond Yes ring, £995
Yvonne Léon
Yvonne Léon Alliance Vague Diamants Noirs Or Noir ring, $1,610.00
Rachel Jones
Rachel Jones Spectrum flecked opal and diamond ring, £4,450
Tasaki
Tasaki Balance Note ring in yellow gold and Akoya pearls, £2,110
Pomellato
Pomellato Nudo Solitaire Assoluto ring in rose gold, white gold and brown diamonds, £8,700
Deborah Pagani
Deborah Pagani 18K yellow gold Honey Heart ring with pink sapphire, £3,500
Ruth Tomlinson
Ruth Tomlinson wide decorative band with diamonds, £1,320
Bernard Delettrez
Bernard Delettrez gold Griffe ring, £1,050
Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Rope engagement ring in 18K Gold, POA
Kasun London
Kasun London 18K yellow gold and black diamonds, £2,185
Maria Tash
Maria Tash diamond halo Teardrop Eye finger ring, £4,650
