There’s no getting around it—as soon as you announce your engagement, all anyone wants to talk about is that ring.  

But what if you’re not really the diamond solitaire type? 

We’ve found 11 non-traditional engagement and wedding rings that’ll get you excited to “put a ring on it.”

1. Raw Diamond

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Why ruin a diamond’s organic beauty by cutting and polishing it?  This ring showcases that rock in a way that honors nature’s glory.  Bonus: It looks like you could take somebody’s eye out with that thing. 

2. Fingerprint Olive Branch

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Here’s a ring that’s truly one of a kind.  This tasteful golden band has your true love’s unique fingerprint engraved on the inside!  Just don’t leave it near a crime scene.

3. Oxidized Silver

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This hand-forged ring has been oxidized, so the silver appears black. It’s one of the more striking rings we’ve seen—the dark metal really makes that blue opal pop. And if you get unwanted male attention, just tell the guy that the silver turned black due to the coldness of your heart.

4. Kissed by a Rose

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This vintage-inspired gold ring is carved to look like a rose, the flower of love. Don’t worry, it’s been de-thorned!

5. An Active Band

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Afraid your heavy ring will give you calluses?  Are you an electrician and can’t risk wearing a metal ring that might act as a conductor? These Qalo rings are made of silicone—perfect for the active couple who wants to show their commitment while they’re getting sweaty. 

6.  20-Sided Ring

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When one woman couldn’t find the perfect ring, she commissioned a jeweler to create a 20-Sided Die Ring.  She used it to propose to her girlfriend after a game of Dungeons and Dragons. She said yes, and they each received +1,000 Hit Points!

7. Fang-tastic

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You’ll never want to take this badass ring off.  You know what?  Don’t even try to take it off.  

8. Lover’s Knot

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This Forget-Me-Knot band is simple and elegant… and just a bit more special than your average gold band.  Bonus: you’ll never forget how to tie a square knot. 

9. Black Diamond

 

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This Black Gold ring with a Black Diamond is the perfect engagement ring for a Film Noir Femme Fatale or an enchanting Disney Villain. 

10. A Lasting Impression

 

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This one may be plain on the outside, but the inside tells a different story.  The slightly raised surface leaves an imprint, so even when the ring’s off, everyone will still know you’re married.  Get a simple heart or “HANDS OFF, HE’S MARRIED” has a nice ring to it. 

11. For those with rich taste…

 

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This Cartier ring is more of an art piece than an engagement ring.  Wear it, and your finger will look like a million bucks.  It’ll cost almost that much too. 

At the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter what ring you choose.  Who needs jewelry when you’ve got true love?  But if you’ve got to have some bling, you can’t go wrong with one of these intriguing bands.