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Unique Engagement Rings That Chic It Up

January 19, 2020July 26, 2022Education, Engagement RingsAffordable engagement rings, alternative engagement rings, anniversary, birthstone rings, birthstones, Cushion Cut, education, engagement ring advice, engagement ring education, engagement rings, gemstone rings, gemstones, non-traditional engagement rings, Pear Shape, princess cut, radiant cut, ring styles, solitaire, stackable rings, unique engagement rings, vintage rings

Unique engagement rings are the perfect statement pieces for couples who want to stand out from the crowd.

2018 is all about celebrating diversity; the things that allow you to shine as an individual. And what better way of expressing your individual style than with a non-traditional engagement ring?

Unique Engagement Rings: Vive la Différence!

While traditional diamond engagement rings are certainly beautiful in their own way, the world would be a boring place if everyone rocked the same rings. That’s why many couples are drawn to alternative engagement rings. They’re every bit as sparkly and romantic, and they are often better valued too.

Take a peek at these sleek and utterly unique engagement rings.

Unique Engagement Rings: In Love with the Shape of You

Pinned your hopes on a diamond solitaire but not feeling the traditional round cut? You’re not alone. Many couples today are opting for alternative diamond cuts such as cushion, princess, radiant, and pear.

Unique Engagement Rings: Alternative Rock

Diamonds and engagement rings may go together like a horse and carriage, but there are plenty of non-diamond options that will take you on an equally romantic ride. Besides being a bold look, gemstones tend to be easier on the wallet, so you can afford a larger stone.

Hue and Eye

Show your attention to detail by matching a gemstone to your partner’s eye color. Sapphires, for example, are known to bring out the blue in the wearer’s eyes, whereas emeralds perfectly accentuate green eyes. For the rest of us beautiful brown-eyed folk, it’s a bit more subjective, but amethyst and garnet are both solid choices.

Born to Shine

If your SO is into astrology, choosing the birthstone that’s associated with their birth month can make your gift even more meaningful. Ever since biblical times, birthstones have been renowned for their therapeutic and healing properties. Kings and queens throughout the ages have adorned themselves with these majestic stones, believing them to bring great wealth and power. Legen… wait for it… dary!

Unique Engagement Rings: Hello, Sparkle, My Old Friend

Vintage style engagement rings boast some of the most unique design elements we’ve seen. Intricate detailing and romantic flourishes that harken back to the glitz and glamour of eras past. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind sparkler that transcends time, these vintage style engagement rings are where it’s at.

Unique Engagement Rings: A Lustrous Lineup

Engagement rings typically feature a large center stone that serves as the focal point. But what if you were to forgo the main attraction and instead opt for a ring that features several smaller stones? Radical, I know! Anniversary rings and stackable rings make for unique engagement rings as the stones are often displayed in creative and eye-catching ways.

Unique Engagement Rings: Glow Your Own Way

On a mission to break with tradition? Tell us which ring speaks to you in the comments below or on Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, or Twitter.

Dare to be different with a nontraditional sapphire and diamond engagement ring.

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Custom Engagement Rings Under $3,000

October 22, 2018August 17, 2021Engagement RingsAffordable engagement rings, custom engagement rings under $3000, diamond engagement rings, emerald, gemstone rings, halo, Pavé, Pear Shape, princess cut, ring styles, rose gold, ruby, sapphire, solitaire, vintage rings

Want to create a unique engagement ring that won’t break the bank? Get inspired by these customer-designed custom engagement rings under $3,000.

Creating a custom engagement ring is way easier than it sounds! JamesAllen.com makes it simple to design the most spectacular and affordable ring. Choose from 500+ ring settings and over 200,000 diamonds and gemstones (all displayed in 360° HD!), then choose a free engraving and every detail fit for your SO and your budget. If you have any questions, our customer service team is here for you every step of the way!

Not sure where to start? Get inspired by these custom engagement rings under $3,000.

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Custom Engagement Rings Under $1,500

Side-Stone Vintage Engagement Ring

Marquise-shape sapphires and round cut diamonds play perfectly together in this alternating ring band. That dot milgrain detailing around the stones adds a vintage touch.

Cabled Halo Engagement Ring

0.50 Carat K-I1 Very Good Cut Round Diamond Pavé Halo Cabled Diamond Engagement Ring under $3,000

The twisted band and diamond halo shine on their own while complementing each others’ beauty. This ring’s 0.42 carat center diamond looks even larger thanks to its halo.

Intricate Basket Solitaire Engagement Ring

0.37 Carat D-VS1 Excellent Cut Round Diamond Intricate Basket Engagement Ring under $3,000

With a solitaire ring this gorgeously simple, the dazzle’s in the details. Notice the yellow gold latticework on the basket behind the diamond (hint – click on the 360° view to see it best!).

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Custom Engagement Rings Under $2,000

Petite Pavé Engagement Ring

This ring was designed to sit flush with a wedding band of your choice – either a diamond band to keep the sparkle going, or a classic one to let the engagement ring shine.

Diamond Accent Engagement Ring

Tapered diamonds act as arrows pointing to the center diamond, adding accents of sparkle to an elegant band. This one’s designed petite, a great option for those with smaller hands.

Magnolia Halo Engagement Ring

0.620 Carat H-VS1 Princess Cut Diamond Magnolia Engagement Ring under $3,000

Magnolia flowers only bloom once a year, and like this ring, their beauty is so worth the wait. The corners of this halo highlight the geometry of its princess cut center diamond.

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Custom Engagement Rings Under $3,000

Scroll Vintage Engagement Ring

A ring that rocks from every angle – scroll latticework on the top and bottom edges, diamonds and chevron detailing in the middle, and of course, a breathtaking brilliant cut diamond in the center.

Floral Bouquet Engagement Ring

Featuring a wreath of diamond and milgrain-covered petals crafted from yellow gold, this vintage-style ring could have been taken straight out of a classic Greek myth.

Pear-Shaped Halo Engagement Ring

0.88 Carat E-VS1 Pear Shaped Diamond Pavé Halo Diamond Engagement Ring (Pear Center) under $3,000

This rose gold pear-shaped halo is totally trending. Pear-shaped diamonds are loved for how they make light “dance” and for the elongating effect they have on the wearer’s finger.

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Lotus Pavé Sapphire Engagement Ring

2.95 Carat Oval Natural Blue Sapphire Pavé Knife Edge Lotus Basket Engagement Ring

Every aspect of this design is obsession-worthy, from the knife-edge pavé band to the oval deep blue sapphire. A sweet surprise: the lotus decorated basket behind the center stone.

Cathedral Star Ruby Engagement Ring

2.12 Carat Round Natural Ruby Cathedral Star Engagement Ring

Hello, Hollywood glamour! Drama becomes this scarlet ruby and diamond engagement ring. The design is literally bursting with inspiration – and brings to mind Fergie’s original royal gemstone ring.

Pavé Halo Emerald Engagement Ring

1.05 Carat Oval Natural Green Emerald Pavé Halo Diamond Engagement Ring (Oval Center)

A powerful, earthy gemstone surrounded by diamonds offsets the yellow gold metal. The unmistakable oval halo is elevated by its center vivid green emerald.

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Ready for your own? Design engagement rings under $3,000!

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Read on for more engagement ring wisdom! How Much to Spend ♦ 11 Affordable Engagement Rings ♦ How to Budget ♦ How to Make Your Ring Look Bigger

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Double Halo Engagement Rings: Twice the Ice

September 4, 2018July 4, 2022Education, Engagement RingsAffordable engagement rings, celebrity engagement rings, celebrity lookalikes, conflict-free, diamond education, diamond engagement rings, diamonds, double halo, double halo engagement rings, education, engagement ring styles, engagement rings, gemstones, halo, halo engagement rings, Pavé, Pear Shape, ring styles, vintage, vintage engagement rings, vintage rings

Why settle for a single halo when double halo engagement rings offer twice the sparkle?

When it comes to matters of sparkle, more is definitely more. More light play, more fireworks, more… POW! Double halos allow you to supersize your sparkle by creating the illusion of a larger stone. They use a pretty nifty trick of the light that could end up saving you $$$!

Highs & Halos: Double Halo Engagement Rings

If you’re unfamiliar, traditional halo engagement rings surround the center stone with an outer ring of smaller diamonds or gemstones. Light from these peripheral stones reflects off the center stone, creating a wonderful larger-than-life aura.

14K White Gold Triple Row Pavé Halo Engagement Ring — Triple Row Pavé Halo Engagement Ring

Double halo engagement rings, as the name suggests, are framed by not one but two outer rings of sparkle. This gives them twice the visual impact, much like the jaw-dropping beauty of a double rainbow.

Thanks to their seemingly larger appearance, double halos are a popular choice for the budget-conscious shopper who wants to wow without the ‘ow!’

Celebrity Doubles

Most celebs are used to seeing sparkle wherever they go. They see it in the camera lenses of overzealous paparazzi and they see it in the jewels they wear. Double halo engagement rings sparkle twice as hard as classic solitaires; enough to satisfy even the most fabulous of appetites.

Community star Alison Brie must’ve been seeing double when her then-boyfriend, Dave Franco, presented her with a dazzling double halo. The vintage-inspired sparkler, with its round center diamond, is one ring we hope the GLOW actress won’t be wrestling in!

Oscar winner Natalie Portman’s sparkler is as dramatic as her acclaimed turn in Black Swan. The antique round (old mine) cut diamond ring and a surrounding pavé-set double halo are ethically sourced and the platinum band is recycled metal, in line with Ms. Portman’s eco-friendly ideals. Get Closer to her style with an exquisite James Allen lookalike set with a certified conflict-free center diamond.

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High School Musical alumna Ashley Tisdale graduated with double honors; a cushion-cut center stone framed by a double halo of micropavé diamonds. This showstopper of a ring features smaller diamonds along with the band, significantly upping the sparkle factor. Get twice the shine with the above James Allen lookalike.

Halo & Behold: Double Halo Engagement Rings

Platinum Princess Shape Double Halo Engagement Ring By Martin Flyer — Princess Cut Double Halo Engagement Ring by Martin Flyer

A truly versatile ring style, the double halo works with all manner of stone shapes, brilliantly accentuating their unique geometry. The double halo pear shaped engagement ring and double halo cushion cut engagement ring are just two examples of these mega sparklers.

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You can choose to surround your center stone with two diamond halos or opt for contrasting colored gemstones. Finally, select a setting that matches the wearer’s personal style: solitaire bands offer a sleek, modern aesthetic, whereas decorated bands possess more of an old-world charm. If it’s the maximum shimmer you’re after, you can’t go wrong with a pavé band.

Make Mine a Double!

Delve into these heavenly halos. Go on, we double dare you!

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Pear Shaped Diamonds with Fruitful Flare

July 2, 2018October 4, 2021Diamonds, Education, Engagement RingsAffordable engagement rings, celebrity engagement rings, celebrity lookalikes, diamond education, diamond engagement rings, diamonds, education, engagement ring advice, engagement rings, halo, Pavé, Pear Shape, pear shaped diamonds, shape series, solitaire

Pear shaped diamonds – the only part of your engagement you’ll want to go pear shaped!

Imagine if Eve had picked a pear in the Garden of Eden instead of that darn apple. She would’ve stood out from all the other women (had there been any other women) and been hailed a trendsetter. Still, it’s never too late to make amends and pear shaped diamonds are the perfect sparkle offering.

Love is in the pear!

Pear Shaped Diamonds: Ripe for the Picking

So, what makes a pear a pear? The unique shape is achieved by combining two other diamond cuts: round brilliant and marquise. At one end, you have the gentle curves of a round cut; at the other, the pointed charm of a marquise. Best of all, it retains much of the sparkle of a round cut, despite not conforming exactly to that shape.

Grab yourself a piece of this low-hanging fruit!

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A Diamond Beyond Compear

If further pearsuasion is needed, choosing a non-traditional diamond shape like pear can actually save you money! That’s right; because the demand for pear is lower than for round brilliant, it tends to offer better value. A pear shaped diamond could save you as much as 25% compared to a round cut of the same size and quality. How sweet is that?!

Hot take: Pair your pear with a solitaire for a classic setting that’s both affordable and offers maximum light return through the top of the stone.

Classic Knife-Edge Presentation Solitaire Engagement Ring

Pear to Spare

Thanks to their elongated lines, pear shape diamonds tend to look larger than other shapes of the same carat weight. On the other hand, they gently accentuate slender fingers and make shorter fingers appear longer and slimmer.

14K Rose Gold Pavé Halo Diamond Engagement Ring (Pear Center) — Pavé Halo Diamond Engagement Ring

Who Rocks Pear Shaped Diamonds?

2018 is shaping up to be the year of the pear! Paris Hilton (or should that be Pearis Hilton?) got the party started back in January when she said yes to a juicy 20-carat pear shaped diamond engagement ring. Of course, she’s not alone in her penchant for pear. Other personalities include Ariana Grande, Kaley Cuoco, Cardi B, Sophie Turner, Victoria Beckham, Zoe Saldana, Katherine Heigl, and Margot Robbie.

See which other non-traditional diamond shapes are in with celebs right now.

What is a Pear Shaped Diamond?

When purchasing a pear shaped diamond, it helps to know which attributes to look out for. That way, you can avoid pulling an Eve and picking the wrong piece!

Cut – To minimize the undesirable ‘bow tie’ effect commonly found in pear shaped diamonds, ensure the diamond cut is as symmetrical as possible. It’s more aesthetic plus it returns more light and sparkle back to your eyes.

Color – The pointed end of the diamond doesn’t reflect light nearly as well as the round part, so it’s more likely to reveal the stone’s true color. To avoid those ‘warmer’ yellow tones, opt for a high grade on the color scale (no lower than G).

Clarity – As with color, any inclusions are more visible if they occur at the pointed end of the diamond, where there are less sparkle and scintillation. You’re better off going for an ‘eye clean’ diamond with a clarity grade of VS2 or above.

Carat – The carat weight you choose will largely depend on your budget, but this is not the be-all and end-all. An increase in carat size will often appear negligible, yet raise the price significantly. Far more important are cut, color, and clarity in determining a diamond’s overall beauty.

14K Yellow Gold Pavé Rope Engagement Ring — Pavé Twisted Rope Engagement Ring

14K White Gold Round Split Band Diamond Halo Engagement Ring — Pavé Split-Shank Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

Looking for pear-fection? Peruse these pear shaped pretties!

Don’t forget — you can view all of the pear shaped diamonds on JamesAllen.com in glorious 360° HD at up to 40x SuperZoom.

Once you’ve picked the pear you wish to wear, feel free to share it in the comments below or on our social channels: Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, or Twitter.

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