Alternative Engagement Ring Ideas
There really aren't any rules when it comes to an engagement ring. We love to hear client's ideas. Our main aim is to always design a ring that you can be confident wearing everyday.
Alternative Engagement Rings, Handmade in Edinburgh
Not every proposal calls for a traditional diamond solitaire. For those who want something unexpected, unconventional, and completely their own, our alternative engagement ring collection offers designs that break the rules — beautifully.
From toi et moi rings and geometric settings to coloured gemstones, mixed metals, and sculptural forms, every piece in this collection is for someone who knows their own mind.
What Makes an Alternative Engagement Ring?
- Unexpected stones — teal sapphires, tourmalines, aquamarines, and other coloured gems instead of white diamonds
- Unconventional settings — bezel, tension, east-west, and architectural designs that stand apart
- Distinctive silhouettes — toi et moi, cluster, and asymmetric styles that tell a different story
- Mixed metals — two-tone combinations of yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and platinum
Imagine Knowing the Jeweller Who Made Your Ring
Every ring we create is made by hand by Liam Ross and his team, and hallmarked at the Edinburgh Assay Office. That hallmark is more than a guarantee of precious metal quality — it's a mark of provenance, of place, and of the person who made it. Most people will never know who made their engagement ring. Our customers always will.
Bespoke Alternative Rings
Have a vision that doesn't exist yet? That's exactly what we're here for. We design and handcraft completely bespoke rings from scratch — your idea, our craftsmanship. We create a 3D model so you can see your ring before it's made. Most bespoke rings are ready in 2–6 weeks.
Edinburgh's Most Trusted Engagement Ring Jeweller
With over 500 five-star Google reviews, Jewellery by Liam Ross is Edinburgh's most trusted destination for bespoke and alternative engagement rings. No outsourcing. No compromise.
Exceptional Aftercare, Unlike Anywhere Else
Your ring will never be posted — unlike most other jewellers. Every ring is collected or delivered in person. If the size isn't quite right after your proposal, we'll resize it in just 1–3 days.
The Jewellery by Liam Ross Promise
- Handcrafted in our Edinburgh workshop
- Edinburgh Hallmarked
- Free engraving included
- 3D model preview available on bespoke designs
- Ring resizing in 1–3 days if needed
- Your ring is never posted — always collected or delivered in person
- 2-year guarantee
- Lifetime free cleaning and checking
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Handmade in Edinburgh. Designed for forever.
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From £2,500.00 - £4,400.00
From £2,500.00 - £8,500.00
From £2,950.00 - £7,000.00
From £3,150.00 - £9,850.00
Can't find what you want? Design your own.
A bespoke engagement ring takes around 2-6 weeks.
We work with your ideas and budget in mind. Anything is Possible!
Hand select diamonds and gemstones from our trusted, reputable suppliers.
The whole ring is made in our William Street Workshop, here in Edinburgh. Keeping a low carbon footprint. Recycled materials are used wherever possible.
Recycle your heirlooms
We can work with you to incorporate heirloom gold or diamonds into your new design.
If you are unsure what is possible bring the items to your appointment and we can discuss options.
Curated Collections
Solitaires
Liam and the team enjoy searching for the perfect diamond and these solo stones can be enjoyed on their own, or accented with a hidden halo or shoulder stone details.
Trilogy
Representing you Past, Present and Future together. We love our fluid settings that allow light around your stones. Play around with a combination of cuts.
Toi et Moi
Playful modern designs. Representing You and Me. We love combining two stunning diamonds or a diamond and coloured stone.
Ready To Ship
These can be sized the same day for you and posted out free. We offer a 30 day money back guarantee too.
