85 Alternative Engagement Rings

This post is dedicated to all of our original brides out there! We love you and the quirky way you look at life, which includes how you plan your wedding. One of the long lasting elements of your big day is the engagement ring, so why not have that symbol of your love also say something about the girl whose finger it's on.

Whether you are the girl from the wrong decade Vintage Bride or the clean, classy and Modern Bride, maybe you are the earthy, handmade Indie Bride or the dedicated fan girl, Geek Chic Bride or the tough but sweet Edgy Bride - whatever kind of bride you are - we have 85 Alternative Engagement Rings all of you are sure to fall absolutely in love with! We sure did!

Vintage Bride

Are you a fan of the turn of the century tradition and heirloom styles? Do you often dream of the roaring 1920s with its glitz and glamour? Or are you more of a fan of the nostalgic charm of the the 1950s? You might just be a Vintage Bride, and we're sure that if you don't find your ring here it will likely be the result of a perfect find at a tiny antique store. Photos from: Style Me Pretty, Belle The Magazine & Washingtonian Bride & Groom

Turquoise and gold ring found at Celtic Finds.

Jade, diamond and gold ring found at 1stdibs.

Diamond and white gold ring found at Nixin.

Diamond, pearl and yellow gold ring found at Rosenrosett Antiques.

Periwinkle chalcedony and silver ring found at Buttercup And Co.

Diamond, platinum and gold ring found at Luxe Deluxe.

Rose gold and diamond rose ring found at Doron Meraev Weddings.

Yellow gold and diamond lacy ring found at Barneys New York.

Opal, diamond and yellow gold ring found at Diamond Addiction.

Art Deco yellow gold and diamond ring found at Etty Jewelry.

Hexagon diamond, white and yellow gold ring found at Trumpet & Horn.

Swirling diamond and white gold ring found at Topazery.

Emerald green Swarovski crystal and brass ring found at Mushugana.

Pearl, diamond and white gold ring found at Mikimoto.

Peridot and yellow gold ring found at Love Always Galicia.

Diamond, platinum and yellow gold ring found at Trumpet & Horn. In fact as you see, they have a wide variety of beautiful alternative engagement rings.

Diamond, emerald and platinum ring found at Elle W.

Modern Bride

As a modern bride, you're all about efficiently simplifying your life without limiting its beauty. These next engagement rings are all perfectly purified prettiness for your modern marriage. Photos from: Caroline Castigliano Collection, Wedding Chicks, Olivia Palermo & Style Me Pretty

Platinum and diamond ring found at McCaul.

Titanium and red palm wood ring found on Minter + Richter.

Diamond shaped gold and Swarovski ring found at Wolf & Badger.

Geometric gold ring found at Osnat Har Noy.

Topaz, river rock and brass ring found at Chase and Scout Design.

Stacking cross bar gold and silver ring found at Metalicious.

Modern silver ring found at Monkeys Always Look.

Rose gold and white diamond ring found at Bona Drag.

Geometric silver ring found at Butterscotch of Brooklyn.

Modern diamond and yellow gold ring found at Lizzie Mandler.

Geometric gold ring found at Studio Baladi.

Grey diamond and gold ring found at Point No Point Studio.

Stirling silver and black diamond stacking rings found at Vacia La Nevera.

Simple rose gold ring found at Pompeii 3.

Natural geometric diamond and gold ring found at Alexis Russell.

Modern quartz bar and white gold ring found at Polyvore.

Green peridot and silver ring found at Etty Silver Jewelry.

Modern sapphire bar, diamond and platinum ring found at 1stdibs.

Geometric texture yellow gold band ring found at Erica Weiner.

Indie Bride

You are a bit like a vintage bride in that you enjoy the history and charm of old things, but as an Indie Bride, you are a bit more free flowing and earthy. These next rings are sure to tickle your fancy with their raw and sometimes recycled nature. Photos from: Free People, Ruffled, Ruffled & Ruffled

Gold twig ring found at Colby June Jewelry.

Opal and gold ring found at Orit Naar.

Grey diamond asymmetrical gold ring found at Bona Drag.

Green amythyst and rose gold branch ring found at 4 Firefly Collection.

Pink and yellow watermelon tourmaline and recycled gold ring found at Digby & Iona.

Marbled turquoise and gold ring found at Mociun.

Silver and brass arrow ring found at Erica Weiner.

Diamond and recycled gold ring found at Digby & Iona.

Topaz, peridot, and garnet ring found at Celtic Finds.

Yellow gold and ruby rapunzel ring found at Matchbook.

Stacked gold and diamond ring found on Envero New York.

Moonstone and gold ring found on Delezhen.

Gold love ring found at Minimal VS.

Gold infinity knot ring found at Indulgent Designs.

Gold braided ring found at Bario Neal.

Yellow gold engraved ring found at Kai Jewelry 585.

Pink triangle labradorite and silver ring found at Studio 1980.

Geek Chic Bride

Do you and your special someone share a love of all things geeky, nerdy and dorky? Or maybe you are dedicated fans of one genre. Either way, these next rings may be a little out of this world but we know they are right up your alley. Photos from: Spell Saab, Steven Kowalski Photography & Rock N Roll Bride

Topaz and silver Enterprise ring found at Custom Made.

Star Trek silver and sapphire ring found at VaLa Jewellery.

Gold circuit board engraved band found at The Blue Kraken.

Less than 3 silver ring found at Metal Smitten.

Isotope titanium and moonglow ring found at Black Badger.

Lightsaber white gold ring found at Swank Metal Smithing.

Sapphire Tardis ring found at Moore Design 13.

Gold Boba Fet ring found at Custom Made.

Zelda Tri-force rings found at Custom Made.

Harry Potter snitch ring found at Alchemy House.

Game of Thrones ring found at Marty Magic.

Beauty and The Beast rose ring found at Wexford Jewelers.

Lord of the Rings Evenstar inspired ring found at Envero New York.

Matching Lego rings found at JacQueline Sanchez Jewelry Design.

Edgy Bride

You've been called unapproachable, rough around the edges and a wild child; but the love of your life can't get enough of who you are, which makes your hard exterior crumble a bit as you go weak in the knees. These next rings will fit perfectly into your everyday badass lifestyle! Photos from: Rock N Roll Bride, Minnesota Bride, Rock N Roll Bride & Hushed Commotion