The Appeal of Unique Engagement Rings

Introduction

Your engagement ring is the movie poster for your love story. It symbolizes not just your relationship, but your hope for the future. Although every engagement ring is different, many use the same style, setting, and stone. We’re living in an era where unique engagement rings are becoming more common as couples prioritize ethical engagement rings and even use their zodiac sign to choose the perfect ring.

While there’s no fixed definition for an alternative engagement ring, it’s largely seen as anything other the traditional diamond solitaire. If you’re considering a celestial design or an ethical gemstone, then unique engagement rings should be your focus when you’re planning on popping the question.

We’re sharing why you should consider an alternative ring style, along with some of our favorite unique engagement rings from Valley Rose. 

Why You Should Consider a Unique Engagement Ring

Every love story is unique. As a modern heirloom, your engagement ring is a symbol of your relationship that you’ll wear every day. Don’t feel restricted to buying the same style of engagement ring that is common in the mainstream jewelry market if that doesn’t align with your personality. Your engagement ring should feel like you. 

Unique engagement rings will look different to everyone, with styles like our ‘Lisa Engagement Ring’ putting a subtle whimsical twist on the classic marquise ring. There are no rules when buying an engagement ring – what’s important is choosing a ring that reflects your style, values, and personality. 

Ethical engagement rings often fall under the umbrella of ‘unique engagement rings’. At Valley Rose, we use certified fairminded gold, lab diamonds, recycled diamonds, salt and pepper diamonds, and responsibly sourced sapphires for our sustainable engagement rings. 

Don’t choose an engagement ring that will stand out from the crowd. Choose one that speaks to you and your love story. Have you always dreamt of a fairy-tale wedding with a fantasy feel? Our ‘Ellaria Engagement Ring’ is designed for the daydreamers and the celestial goddesses.  

Choosing Non-Traditional Stones for Your Engagement Ring

Diamonds are seen as the traditional choice for an engagement ring. Although they haven’t always been. As we look to vintage jewelry for inspiration, gemstones are having a revival as a popular choice for unique engagement rings. 

Choosing a non-traditional stone adds an extra layer to the story of your engagement ring, whether you’re using your birthstone or selecting a gemstone for its symbolism. Every stone has its own meaning with sapphires symbolizing protection, wisdom, truth, and loyalty. 

As well as being the September birthstone, a sapphire engagement ring can also be your ‘something blue’ for your big day. Our ‘Atlahua Ring’ is the perfect setting for an emerald cut sapphire, giving you a timeless but unique engagement ring. 

Unconventional Settings for Unique Engagement Rings

The setting is what can instantly transform an engagement ring. If you’re a fantasy princess at heart, focus on the setting if you don’t want to make a statement with your stone choice. You’ll often get more creative freedom with the setting. It’s a great way to put a modern or whimsical twist on a classic stone. 

Our ‘Elain Engagement Ring’ takes a marquise lab diamond and creates a romantic silhouette with side diamonds for a unique look. Want something that feels like it’s from the pages of your favorite fantasy book? Make your engagement ring a crown with our ‘Paradisus Ring’, which features a bouquet of diamonds around a gemstone for one of our most unique settings.  

Find the unique engagement ring that tells your love story by shopping our fantasy engagement rings at Valley Rose.