6 Unique Engagement Ring Settings to Know Now

last updated 14 August 2019

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We’re a little over halfway through the year, which means we’ve seen a number of cool and unexpected trends rise up the ranks (hello, cowboy boots and seashells!). And in the middle of wedding season, we’ve noticed one major trend from the past months: 2018 is the year of unique engagement ring settings.

In fact, more couples are opting for nontraditional rings than ever before, according to Jenny Chung Seeger, founder of San Francisco jewelry boutique No. 3 and customizable engagement ring platform Waant.

“70% of our engagement rings sold on Waant are made with alternative stones,” says Seeger. Along with unique stones, the jeweler mentioned the rise of mixed metal rings, clusters, and interlocking (also known as double-band rings) among other unique styles for nontraditional brides.

Whether you’re planning on dropping a few hints to your S.O. soon or are just browsing for the fun of it, see the most popular unique ring styles brides are choosing this year.

Nontraditional Stones

According to Seeger, setting a nontraditional stone can make a classic setting feel way more personal and unique.

Katrina Lapenne

Old World Black Diamond

You’ll look so cool with this on your finger.Available in sizes 4 to 9.

Jennie Kwon

True Blue Sapphire Ring

So many couples are loving sapphire rings.Available in sizes 4 to 8.

Porter Gulch

Tavi Ring

So pretty.Available in sizes 4 to 9.

Halo

“Typically halos are thought to be a traditional style, and not many modern brides take this direction, but the new proportions of the halo have become increasingly popular,” Seeger shares.

Jordan Alexander

18k White Gold and Diamond Halo Setting for Round Cut Solitaire

You can’t go wrong with this.Available in sizes 4 to 9.

Point No Point Studio

Halo Engagement Ring

You’ll get so many compliments on this.Available in size 7.

Mindi Mond

18k White Gold Clarity Split-Shank Halo Diamond Ring

We can’t get over this shape.Available in sizes 4 to 8.

Double-Band Rings

“A lot of modern brides are bucking the traditional stacking of the wedding band below the engagement ring and opting for an interlocking set instead,” says Seeger. Wear your wedding band in the middle for a unique stacked approach.

Luna Skye

Double Band Champagne Garnet Trillion ring

Wear this with your wedding band after the wedding.Available in sizes 5 to 7.5.

Giacomelli

The Arrow Marquise

This ring is a conversation starter.Available in sizes 4 to 9.

Bliss Lau

Illuminate Ring

You’ll love this.Available in sizes 4 to 9.

Mixed Metal

Seeger says, “We have a lot of clients who dream of setting their engagement ring in rose gold but worry about the timelessness of the pink metal.” If you’re still not sure, Seeger says lots of her brides opt for mixed-metal rings.

Anna Sheffield

One-of-a-Kind Grey Diamond Hazeline Solitaire

Two trends in one ring.Available in sizes 4 to 9.

Lori McLean

Petite Paisley Diamond Cluster Ring

Talk about a unique shape.Available in sizes 3 to 9.

Kataoka

Japanese Apricot Ring Supreme

This ring will never go out of style.Available in sizes 4 to 9.

Clusters

Instead of one large stone, many couples are doing an arrangement of diamonds and other gemstones to create an engagement ring, according to Seeger. She says this allows couples to have pops of color without the full commitment of a colored center stone.

Bario Neal

Opal & Morganite Cluster Ring

You won’t be able to stop staring at this ring.Available in sizes 4 to 9.

ManiaMania

Ritual Solitaire Ring

How pretty is this?Available in sizes 4 to 9.

Ruth Tomlinson

Champagne Diamond Cluster Ring

Now this is a unique engagement ring.Available in sizes 4 to 9.

Claw Prongs

Seeger says, “We set more than half of our prong-set rings with claw prongs versus round prongs. This small design detail gives a classic style a bit more edge and personality.”