9 Unexpected Engagement Ring Stones That Make a Stunning Case for Breaking with Tradition

These iridescent stones bring depth and dimension to your ring and happen to play nicely with diamonds, too. Choose a halo setting and you get the best of both worlds. 

It may have started with K. Middy's cobalt stunner but with celebrities like Katy Perry following suit, it's safe to say that the ornate Victorian engagement trend of diamonds clustered like flowers is majorly back in vogue. 

From royalty (see: Princess Eugenie’s peach-toned padparadscha rock) to Hollywood (see: Lady Gaga’s now-annulled petal pink sparkler), rose-hued sapphire gemstones are definitely having a moment. And we're not mad about it.

These stones are loved for their blush hues, ample light refraction and durability. Morganite comes from the same mineral family as green emerald and aquamarine. 

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So diamonds are your thing, but you want something outside the box--no solitaires or three-stone settings for you. Pear-shaped gems give you a unique silhouette with the stone you love (and are super flattering on fingers).  

Combine two of these trends--the warm rose tone of morganite with the curves of the pear--for one gorgeous mash-up.

Indulge your creative side and go the full colorful route. Sapphires, rubies, yellow diamonds and emeralds give you a veritable rainbow of shades to choose from. 

Try looking at diamonds in their more natural state. These less refined beauties have a character and charm that you won’t find in their traditional counterparts. 

These luminescent stones have an ethereal quality that really pops against the skin. Pair one with rose gold and a double band to set off the look. Plus we can almost guarantee yours will be one of a kind.