20 Non-Diamond Engagement Rings That Are Stunning

Whether you’ve visited jewelry shops with your significant other or helped a friend build a super-secret Pinterest board for their future wedding, one thing’s certain—engagement rings have probably crossed your mind at one point or another. Diamonds are the traditional choice, but if those aren’t your thing, we’ve done some digging to find other options that are sure to catch your eye.

We’ve uncovered everything from antique styles with blue lapis stones to rings with interlocking bands to one framed around a crystallized geode. Some include small diamond details, but with all of these rings, other stones are the focal point. Whether your style is minimal and sophisticated, retro and vintage, or quirky and unique, we’ve rounded up some rings you’re sure to love. After all, this piece of jewelry will be on your hand forever, so you want to make sure it reflects your distinct personal style.

Keep reading to shop 20 non-diamond engagement rings from Cartier, Cathy Waterman, Kimberly McDonald, and more.

This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.