These 13 Untraditional Gemstone Engagement Rings Are Stunning

Diamonds are a classic, but if you’re looking for a more creative engagement ring choice, consider gemstones. In our modern era of individuality, the rise of the untraditional engagement ring set with a star gemstone has become a massive trend. The rings are beautiful, of course, but they can also be a budget-friendly way to up your carat game if you want a statement ring that won't cost the moon.

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Morganite, moissanite, citrine, peridot, aquamarine, emerald, pearl, sapphire and amethyst are a few of the most popular untraditional stone choices for engagement rings right now. Celebrities are driving the gemstone trend. Arianna Grande has a pearl and diamond toi et moi ring, while Megan Fox wears the same ring style, except with a pear-shaped emerald and diamonds. Gwyneth Paltrow sports a beguiling 12-carat sapphire engagement ring. The inky blue gemstone also features in the engagement ring of Penélope Cruz and, most famously, in the heirloom vintage engagement ring of Catherine Middleton, the Princess of Wales. Katy Perry wears an oval ruby surrounded by a halo of diamonds to mimic the look of a daisy, which is also her daughter's name.

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This brilliant green oval peridot stone packs a major punch, framed in a dazzling diamond halo and pavé set band. The crisp white gold setting makes the stone pop.

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A ruby is a stunning gemstone engagement ring choice (made famous in the ’80s by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York). This fiery stone surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant diamonds is pure dazzle.

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Pear shaped stones are one of the hottest trends this engagement season, and this delicate sky-blue sapphire ring is a beautiful and rare gem. This Moonbeam ring is a one-of-a-kind design from Canadian brand Bluboho, so if you love it, act fast!

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This delicate freshwater pearl and diamond ring is a minimalist choice that packs a major style punch. The sleek double band allows the beauty of the pearl to truly shine.

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Mejuri's Heirloom Ring has a vintage-meets-modern flair. The sparkling yellow honey quartz stone would look incredible stacked with a delicate diamond-encrusted wedding band.

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We adore the marquise shape of this sparkling morganite stone, which is surrounded by both baguette and round-cut diamonds. Like an oval cut stone, a marquise cut flatters and elongates fingers–watch for this shape to be huge in 2023.

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This emerald cut pale blue aquamarine stone looks incredible set in yellow gold. This is a classic engagement ring style from Paris Jewellers and it comes at an incredible price point, Bonus: It's designed and made in Canada!

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This glittering yellow moissanite is a brilliant alternative to a diamond, with a similar amount of sparkle. Every detail of this ring can be customized from metal colour to stone size.

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This incredible five carat amethyst is a perfect choice if you want a ring with major impact. Set in rose gold and dotted with round brilliant diamonds, this ring has an old world heirloom sensibility.

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Beloved New York jewellery brand Catbird has some incredible engagement rings, and the Mathilde the Swan design is one of our favourites. The rose-cut black diamond at the heart of this ring is truly beguiling.

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We love a heart shaped engagement ring, and this pale pink morganite one set on David Yurman's signature twist band is the sweetest. This ring is also available with a fiery red garnet centre stone.

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Canadian jewellery brand Ecksand has one of the most dazzling emerald engagement rings we’ve ever seen. The vibrant round cut emerald centre stone is flanked by two fiery diamonds creating a thoroughly modern tri-stone design.

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This onyx ring brings the drama! This design is fun to accessorize with creative stacking bands—pair it with a scalloped crown wedding ring for the ultimate cool girl combo.

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