
1. Vintage Art Deco Media Source For some girls, a regular diamond just isn't enough. This 1930's art deco ring uses eight diamonds, and certainly makes a statement. It's especially great for vintage lovers.


2. Dinosaur Bone and Meteorite Media Source Science lovers will say "WOW!" This custom ring is made out of 14K white gold, Gibeon Meteorite, dinosaur bone (yes, real dinosaurs!), with a piece of Lunar meteorite as the "stone."


3. Black Diamond Media Source Want an engagement ring that's going to be as strong as your marriage? Also known as Carbonado, Black Diamonds are the toughest form of natural diamonds.


4. Blue Sapphire Media Source Sapphire is said to symbolize good health, loyalty, and faithfulness...qualities you definitely want in a marriage. As engagement rings, they've had a surge of popularity thanks to Kate Middleton (and Princess Diana before her).




5. Purple Sapphire Media Source Though it's most popular in blue, sapphire also comes in colors such as purple-- the color of creativity and wisdom.


6. Aquamarine Media Source With hues that remind you of beautiful tropical waters, aquamarine is perfect for ocean lovers. Aquamarine also symbolizes friendship-- perfect if you're marrying your best friend.


7. Diamond With a Twist Media Source Jason Sudeikis proposed to Olivia Wilde with this diamond, but personalized it with a halo of emerald to match her green eyes


8. Eco-Conscious Media Source Wooden rings are great for nature lovers, or for people with metal allergies. Wooden rings require a bit of care to keep them preserved, but then again, so does marriage.


9. Opal Media Source Opals are said to represent hope and peace. Best of all, they can display a wide range of colors, so they'll go with anything she's wearing.


10. Prasiolite Media Source Sometimes called Green Amethyst, Prasiolite is a stunning stone that is thought to bring its wearer fortune and good luck.


11. Black Titanium Media Source Another option is to have a traditional stone in a non-traditional setting. Not only does black titanium look fierce, but the contrast with the stone really makes it pop.


12. Pearl Media Source Simple, yet elegant. For centuries, the pearl was considered the most valuable gemstone. It represents perfection, calmness, and sometimes purity.


13. Marcasite Media Source Also known as iron sulfide, marcasite comes from the Arabic word "markaschatsa," meaning "firestone." It's sparkly, eye-catching and best of all, affordable.


14. Nuts and Bolts Media Source This custom pair is certainly quirky, probably like its wearers. The stone is white zircon, an inexpensive diamond substitute.


15. Emerald Media Source In ancient Egypt, emeralds were considered a symbol of eternal life. Nowadays, they're considered a symbol of harmony.