27 Unique Engagement Rings You'll Love

Here's the best part about shopping for an engagement ring: You're able to get a better picture of your future accessory—one you'll wear for life—and understand which ring type reflects your one-of-a-kind personality. Classic brides often dream of shimmering diamonds of the best-possible cut, clarity, and color, usually set on traditional platinum bands. But what if the ring we've just described doesn't feel like you? If you're a modern woman who thinks beyond classic settings or the beloved round-cut diamond, you shouldn't wind up with a ring that looks and feels anything but as unique as you are.

Finding a unique engagement ring, however, can be challenging. To help you on your search for the ultimate piece, we've rounded up several of our favorite unexpected styles that will resonate with women looking for an engagement ring off the beaten path. As you'll discover, the term "unique" comprises several different ring types. Some of the following rings feel Old-World and subtly vintage (think ruby iterations surrounded by a diamond halo!), while others feel incredibly futuristic (like the following stackable options!). From sleek, studded bands and alternative gemstones, to unusual diamond shapes—bookmark the triangular stone, ahead!—there's a unique engagement ring here for just about any woman of modernity.

If there's anything that the following engagement rings prove, it's that, when it comes to choosing an accessory you'll wear forever, there really aren't any rules. When the person you want to spend the rest of your life with asks you to marry them, you should be presented with a ring that, like your future spouse, speaks to you on a level that nothing before ever has—that's the only requirement that really matters.

Harry Winston Oval-shaped Ruby Micropavé Ring, price varies, harrywinston.com

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Anna Sheffield "Amulet Pair No. 3," $2,200, annasheffield.com

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Suzanne Kalan 18-Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring, $5,600, net-a-porter.com

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Jennifer Meyer Diamond "Mini Trillion" Ring, $1,850, jennifermeyer.com

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Wwake Small Nested Diamond and Opal Ring, $3,620, ylang23.com

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Pamela Love "Luna" Ring, $4,200, pamelalove.com

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Marie Mas Amethyst, Topaz, and 18-Karat Rose Gold Ring, $4,064, matchesfashion.com

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Irene Neuwirth "Rose of France" Classic Ring in 18-Karat Rose Gold, $1,320, ireneneuwirth.com

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Elaine B. "Sunstone Compass" Ring, $1,100, elainebjewelry.com

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Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Rope Engagement Ring, from $19,100, tiffany.com

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Yannis Sergakis Adornments "La Pierre" Diamond Double Cluster Ring, $3,265, ylang23.com

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Jacquie Aiche 14-Karat Gold Diamond Ring, $3,875, net-a-porter.com

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Anna Sheffield "Pavé Amulet" Ring, $2,500, annasheffield.com

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Suzanne Kalan 18-Karat Rose Gold Baguette Thin Band, $1,000, suzannekalan.com

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Eva Fehren "Fine Shorty" 18-Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Ring, $4,125, modaoperandi.com

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Elaine B. "Shooting Star" Ring, $750, elainebjewelry.com

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Ila "Pietro" Marquise Diamond Ring, $1,815, stoneandstrand.com

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Pomellato Ring "M'ama Non M'ama," $2,550, pomellato.com

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Chopard "Happy Diamonds" 18-Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Ring, $2,710, saksfifthavenue.com

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Anna Sheffield Hazeline Suite No. 13, $9,250, annasheffield.com

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Gabriel & Co. 14k White Gold Nova Engagement Ring, starting at $5,075, gabrielny.com

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Ritani Masterwork Cushion Halo Triple Diamond Band Ring, starting at $6,450, ritani.com

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Aurelie Bidermann Diamond and 18-Karat Yellow Gold Plated "Gingko" Ring, $1,560, saksfifthavenue.com

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Carbon and Hyde Throne 14-Karat White Gold Diamond Ring, $2,875, modaoperandi.com

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Forevermark Ever Us Two Stone Diamond Ring, starting at $1,850, forevermark.com

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Brian Gavin Diamonds Engagement Ring, $9,665, briangavindiamonds.com

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