My Picks for Unconventionally Gorgeous Engagement Rings

When the word “marriage” enters my mind, a flurry of thoughts appear. I think of the show “Say Yes to the Dress.” I think of lace and calligraphy and table cloths. I think of walking around my local PaperSource and seeing the hand-drawn invitations that line the wall. But above everything else, when I think of marriage I think of the careful selection of a ring and the careful selection of a partner… not necessarily in that order.

My mind is such a rich resource for curating jewelry. I absolutely love “collecting” jewelry designs mentally and noting which ones would look best on my hand.  

Today, I would like to give you guys an intimate look at engagement rings that I have liked over the years.

Vena Amoris Nesting Ring – Blanca Monrós Gómez

I adore this ring because of the way it transcends time. I feel like it exists in two places. The way that the white diamonds are arranged seems like a nod to the Jazz Age and an ode to the 1930s. However, it is a double banded ring and that is very much a 21st century design feature. Both retro and contemporary, this ring has enough class and sparkle to make waves at any social gathering. This ring is available in 18k yellow or rose gold and is priced at $2950.

ROSA Peach Tourmaline and Diamond Ring – Michelle Oh

I’ve mentioned before that watermelon tourmaline is one of my favorite stones. This ring features a 1.4 carat bi-color tourmaline that transitions from pink to yellow and I can’t stop looking at it. I love the claw detail in the setting of the ring and how the flashes of yellow in the stone complement the 14k yellow gold of the ring. There is something airy and feminine about this ring that I think is largely drawn from the color palette of the feature stone. This charming ring is priced at $3614.

18k Blue Sapphire Picture Frame Ring – Megan Thorne

When it comes to blue sapphires, I have always been humbled by their natural and graceful beauty. This ring features a 1.25 carat radiant cut deep blue sapphire. The hue kind of reminds me of Cookie Monster from Sesame Street but obviously chicer. This ring is regal and having it on your hand would make you feel like a monarch. I adore the brightness of the yellow gold and the fine miligrain detail around the edges. This show stopping ring is priced at $3245.

Pick a favorite in the comments below! Do you have a penchant for the peach tourmaline ring or a yearning for the blue sapphire one? Or is the white diamond ring stealing the spotlight? Let me know what you think!