For me, an engagement ring is something incredibly personal,
and I would never tell someone what they should have. However, if you are open
to new ideas and feel that the traditional diamond ring isn't for you (which is
how I feel), here are some examples of alternative engagement rings that are
incredibly beautiful, yet a little bit less traditional.
My personal favourite: the rough-cut diamond.
Something about a diamond that isn't polished I find really
appealing. To me, it becomes a symbol for life, that the most beautiful things
are often the least perfect and individual and unique.
The ring below I absolutely love, and it kind of looks like
what extra-terrestrial beings would use to get married, so do with that what
you will.
A recycled diamond.
The whole feel of this band is very simple, but elegant. I
also like to romaticise that if it is recycled, the diamond has lived this
whole other secret like and now gets to be a part of yours.
A branch band.
Bringing a bit of natural into the ring also looks incredibly beautiful.
An opal.
If a diamond isn't for you, why not chance the stone? Opals are one of my favourites, they have a mystical quality. I also love that this ring comes with the matching wedding band, as some of the above may, admittedly, be a little hard to match.
A coloured gem.
Green is my favourite colour, and why not wear your favourite colour for the rest of your life?
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| Source Mocium |
A double diamond, with an open band.
Why have one diamond when you can have two? This is a really cute way to change up the ring, whilst still having it be recognisable as an engagement piece.
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| Source Steven Alan |
Which is your favourite? x
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