11 Unique Engagement Rings To Say “Yes” To In 2022 (2024)

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Whether you want to design your own ring or shop from preset styles, Allurez gives you a highly customizable experience. You can filter rings by rose gold settings, with not only 14 karat but also 18 karat options, which is a level of specificity not common among other jewelers. This bypass ring is one of the most unique: It has a twisted band containing 34 diamonds totaling about 0.14 carats; you can also opt for a combination of diamonds and other stones, such as emeralds, garnets or sapphires.

Clean Origin specializes in lab-created diamonds, made from 100% ethical stones. You can design your own ring or shop from existing collections, such as non-binary or sapphire as well as rose gold. The Lacey Oval Ring stands out with its delicate, curved setting containing four round diamonds finished with an oval shaped center diamond.

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New-York-based and family run since 1907, Kwiat offers rings with a modern, elegant aesthetic. There are special collections to shop, including those signed by Fred Leighton as well as sapphire styles; this halo ring has calibré-cut sapphires around a center diamond—you choose the size, color and clarity—to provide stunning contrast.

Family-run Angara specializes in ethically-sourced colored gemstones and diamonds, which it supplied to other retailers around the world. In 2005, the brand pivoted to bring their gemstones directly to the consumer, vertically integrating their process—from stone-cutting to designing–so it’s all done in-house (which lowers costs). The sapphire ring selection is extensive and includes traditional and modern options, such as this sapphire and diamond link ring, with an Art-Deco-inspired linear setting.

For affordability and quality, don’t overlook mainstream retailers, such as Kay Jewelers, which has been in business for more than 100 years (the first shop opened in Reading, PA, in 1916) and has really honed their expertise. In addition to designer collaborations (most recently with Monique Lhuillier) the brand offers sapphire rings in both traditional and highly unique settings. This antique-inspired pick features an oval natural sapphire surrounded by round diamonds with milgrain detailing.

Mejuri has earned a loyal following for its understated yet exquisite designs. This asymmetric cluster ring has an eye-catching organic shape, set with eleven conflict-free and socially responsible diamonds, and cast in 14k solid gold. It can also be engraved with up to 25 characters.

Los-Angeles-based Kinn focuses on fine jewelry of heirloom quality. Rings are thoughtfully stylish and untraditional, with many designs appealing to those who don’t want a predictable engagement ring. The Seven Marquise ring contains a row of natural diamonds that are not dyed or heat treated so no stone is exactly alike, which means every ring is one-of-a-kind (orders have a two- to three-week turnaround time).

If you want a vintage-style ring with modern durability, Catbird is a top choice. The Brooklyn-based jewelry studio is known for delicate designs that reinterpret past traditions. The Daphne Solitaire ring, for example, is named after mythological nymphs of the forest and features an emerald-cut diamond in a fairytale-like setting.

The great thing about 1st Dibs is that you can shop from hundreds of styles (sourced from specific time periods) and trust that everything is 100% authentic. The downside: There’s usually only one of each ring so you can’t be assured it will still be available if you come back later. This Edwardian-era solitaire ring is worth investing in—it has a European-cut diamond beautifully placed in a stunning octagonal setting.

Vrai works exclusively with sustainably created diamonds grown with zero emissions, which are then cut and polished into a range of styles. Marquise diamonds—defined by a tapered silhouette that’s has been around since the 1700s—is an atypical option that’s coming back into popularity. This V-Diamond ring is noteworthy for how it holds a marquise diamond of your choice in the center of a curved pavé band cast in platinum.

With Clarity emphasizes transparency in its designs, which are crafted in New York with lab diamonds, ethical sourcing and affordable pricing. You can can shop preset options or design your own with a range of shapes and settings. This romantic woven design combines 0.22 carats of accent diamonds on a pave strand that wraps around a center marquise diamond in the size you prefer.