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These Engagement Rings Are So Unexpected

by Laura Lajiness Kaupke

When it comes to engagement rings, eschewing tradition in favor of rare or unexpected styles is an increasingly popular trend (and a surefire way to stand out). Of course, the classics are timeless, but for certain brides-to-be, ornate settings, colorful stones or avant-garde gem cuts are needed to suit their equally unique personalities. Thus, we culled 43 unexpected rings guaranteed to wow, from delicate and demure to fanciful and flashy. Get inspired.

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Unconventional Engagement Rings