We’ve entered that time of year. No, I’m not talking about the holidays; I’m referring to the start of engagement season. Statistically speaking, we see the largest number of proposals from November until February. And while everyone won’t be getting engaged or even want to get married, that doesn’t make the season any less overwhelming. There’s the stress surrounding planning a proposal (or awaiting one), and then there’s the most trying aspect of all: finding the engagement ring.
You not only have to address a learning curb when it comes to shopping for diamond rings—from having to learn the four c’s to researching what constitutes a conflict-free and ethically made piece. But once you do learn, you still have to consider your budget, the brand name, and your partner’s personal preferences. All of this is to say that the work that goes into shopping for an engagement ring is not an easy task, and it can become even more challenging if you’re shopping for someone picky. Because while it may be engagement season, we all know that any ultra-stylish soon-to-be fiancées won’t settle for a basic cookie-cutter ring.
And unless they sent you precisely what they wanted (or you already know what you want), we can guess that you clicked on this article because you’re stressed looking for a ring. In order to make the process easier, we’ve done some research to find the 40 most unique engagement rings on the market right now. Whether you’re hoping to find the perfect engagement ring for your partner, helping someone pick one for a loved one, or trying to drop hints that they need to hurry up and put a ring on it, there’s something ahead for everyone.