Unusual Engagement Ring Ideas and Designs

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When you get down on one knee to propose to your lady love, you want to have a special engagement ring to impress her. Of course many choose the standard diamond ring, but there are many unique options you can choose instead. Consider the following unique engagement ring ideas.
Meaningful ring
Of course any engagement ring is going to have meaning but you can choose one that literally has a meaning. For instance, some women wear a claddaugh ring as an engagement ring. This type of ring has a heart that symbolizes love, a crown that symbolizes loyalty and hands that symbolize friendship. Craft it in diamonds. This ring is excellent for anyone wanting to celebrate their Irish heritage or simply anyone who wants to put these things into their wedding.
You might also want a ring that celebrates your religious views, especially if that is an important part of your life. For instance, someone who is a religious Christian might want a ring with a cross, and someone who is Jewish might want Hebrew writing on the ring.
Antique ring
An antique ring can have a story on its very own. This may or may not be a diamond, but it can have a story to tell. Perhaps it was a ring that saw another couple through many years of a happy marriage. Perhaps it was a ring someone got on a very special trip years ago. It may have a been a family heirloom, passed down from generation to generation. It could have been that a stone was saved from another piece of jewelry and then set for the new ring. You can also look on ebay or in antique stores to see what is available.
Other stones
Just because the standard for an engagement ring might be a diamond does not mean that yours needs to be, too. There might be another stone that means more such as your birthstone. You could get a ring with the birthstones of you and your loved one. If you get a stone such as an amethyst, you can get a huge stone for a fraction of the price of a much smaller diamond. You can also go unusual with a different shape such as a heart to represent love.
You can also look for different colored diamonds. Diamonds comes in all different colors including black, yellow and blue.
Custom jewelry
Get a piece of jewelry made just for you. Some pieces of family jewelry come with writing on it. You could get a ring that has a wide band with your names engraved in it.
A unique engagement ring stands out and proclaims your love to the entire world. Think about something that signifies your love and make it a reality.