Diamonds are fab and all, but not everyone wants to shell out the price of a small farm for a piece of jewellery.Â
Before you sign up for the usual whopper diamond ring, why not consider a coloured stone, something in rose gold, a cool contemporary pieces or a ring that’s been handmade just for you?
 We’ve picked out a few of our favourite alternative engagement gems for the bride  (and groom!) who wants something different…Â
1. This Sprig ring with Cognac diamond
€1,380 at Design Yard.
2. This Aurélie Bidermann Chivor ring
€1,520 at net-a-porter.
3. This Watermelon cocktail ringÂ
€500 at The Real Real.Â
4. Chupi’s Sparkle In The Wild in PrasioliteÂ
€929 at Chupi
5. This very cool X ring in Black Rhodium with White Diamonds
€886 by Assya London.
6. Zoe and Morgan’s White Saphire cluster ringÂ
€999 at Loulerie.Â
7. Monica Vinader’s Naida ring
€340 at Brown Thomas.
8. Etsy’s White Moonstone ring
€527.89 at Etsy.
9. This handmade Lemon Quartz ringÂ
€1,065.76 by SlowackJewelry.
10. Gucci’s stud and crystal-embellished ring
€490 at matchesfashion.com.
11. This Conflict-Free ring in rose goldÂ
€494.33 at Ash Hilton.Â
12. This arrow Kira ring
€1,100 at Digby & Iona.
13. This Roble ringÂ
€900 at BHLDN.Â
14. Vrai & Oro’s Trillion ring
€350 at Vrai & Oro.Â
15. This Ginette NYÂ Mini Straw ring
€750 at Eliza Page.Â
16. Sydney Evan’s Scripted Love ring
€969.47 at Intermix.Â
17. This pearl and gold Chloé ringÂ
€240 at Ssense.Â
18. Carat’s Pear Canary ring
€300 at Selfridges.Â
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