Gorgeous Engagement Rings

With so many cookie-cutter engagement rings on the market, finding a ring that suits you and your relationship and stands out among the rest can present quite a challenge. When searching for an engagement ring, you’ll find that the quest doesn’t end at selecting a cut, a size, and a metal. Whether you consider yourself traditional, dainty, glamorous, vintage, or modern, it’s imperative that you find a ring that will suit your unique personality rather than conforming to some engagement ideal. Below you’ll find a brief but wide-scoping list of selections for every kind of bride. 

The Tiffany Setting

Those searching for something more classic and traditional need not settle for the mundane. Nobody does timeless quite like the iconic Tiffany & Co., responsible for creating a long-time worldwide favorite: The Tiffany Setting. The band is tastefully bare, and the diamond is, of course, brilliant. For a ring that is simple and will never go out of style, opt for the original Tiffany Setting. The ring is available from a dainty .25 carats to an eye-catching 2.5, depending on your budget and the weight that will best balance atop your happily occupied finger. 

The Gatsby Collection Sapphire Ring

We remain with Tiffany & Co. but are transported back to the jazz era with this Sapphire Ring from Tiffany’s Gatsby Collection. While far from a traditional engagement ring (it isn’t even advertised under the engagement collection) it offers a classic vintage opulence for edginess without being too alternative. It features a cushion-cut sapphire that is described by the maker as reminiscent of champagne bubbles. The ring is set in platinum. 

The Trinity Ruban Solitaire by Cartier

This platinum masterpiece, available in carats ranging from .50 to 4.99, will be recognized anywhere as one of Cartier’s greatest works. Not only is it over-the-top in just the right way and unique while maintaining a classic charm, but its design holds meaning: the ring is interpreted as "a solitaire entwined by a swirl of love:" a symbol of an eternal bond. This ring would suit a classic but bold bride. Can you say, "Taken?"

The Arbre D’Amour Ring by Sophie Bille Brahe

Available exclusively at Barney’s and affordable as far as engagement rings go, Sophie Bille Brahe’s Arbre D’Amour Ring is unique without making an in-your-face statement and simplistic without being too classical. We love that the ring is uniquely yellow gold amid a myriad of platinum rings available, that it features an organically shaped band subtly reminiscent of a tree, and that its round-cut white diamond is brilliant without being too large. It is ideal for a bride who wants a quiet ring that still draws attention.  

Brilliant Earth's Regalia Diamond Ring

If you’re looking for something really affordable but don’t want to skimp on style, Brilliant Earth offers some eco-friendly styles at a low price point. This ring is classically vintage with a heavily detailed band and an oval .10 carat diamond. What’s best about Brilliant Earth is that every ring is customizable and the setting and diamond can be altered to your taste. 

Ken and Dana Design: The Laurel

The Laurel ring by Ken and Dana Design is the perfect way to feel like a woodland goddess: its band is waved and hand-engraved to mimic the bark of a Sequoia tree. The design was inspired by a trip to California’s very own Sequoia National Park. The best part about this company, following its keen attention to handmade detail, is its commitment to high-conflict-free diamonds of the highest quality and 100% recycled band materials. The band comes in white, yellow, or rose gold.

Ken and Dana Design: The Annabelle

Ken and Dana Designs feature a beautiful assortment of woodland and classically inspired rings – their selection is truly difficult to choose from. However, if you’re a fan of the halo style of engagement ring, their "Annabelle" is stunning. It offers a diamond-lined, delicate band, a .7 carat round-cut diamond surrounded by even more diamond splendor (all sustainably sourced, of course) and is crafted in platinum. The halo cut – especially one of such balance and dimension – has become a bridal favorite among many, and with little question why. 

Nak Armstrong: The Trillion Cut Diamond Ring

Some like it alternative and stray away from the solitaire diamond so typical of engagement rings. For the rebellious bride with a taste for the modern and even architectural, look no further than Nak Armstrong’s designs. This ring, in particular, is ultra modern and minimal. It is crafted in 18k rose gold and features an open double band splashed with white diamond pave, all centered around an edgy trillion cut diamond. While still minimal, this ring makes a huge statement. Alternative engagement rings like this may be the up-and-coming way to say "I do." 

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