With Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve less than two months away what better time for a round-up of our favourite 16 ethical engagement rings. With those two days the most popular days in the whole year to get engaged, I imagine there are a lot of (slightly anxious) men and women out there with rings on their mind.
Why choose an ethical engagement ring?
There are all kinds of ways to propose these days, but it has never been easier to choose an ethical engagement ring. What do we mean by ‘ethical’? We are talking about engagement rings made from fair trade gold and silver, recycled gold and silver, and ethically sourced diamonds and other precious gems. In addition to this, many of our recommended wedding ring suppliers are offering more unusual creations using sea glass, lab grown eco diamonds, and sustainable wood (more on those below).
Whatever you choose, do not underestimate the impact made by your choice to propose with an ethical engagement ring. Now onto our top 16 of the most beautiful and unique ethical engagement rings, all available to buy from our recommended suppliers collections.
Modern Ethical Engagement Rings
The teardrop shape of this ethical solitaire diamond engagement ring gives it an interesting twist that will set you apart from the usual diamond engagement ring. Designed by Glasswing Jewellery on a dainty recycled gold band, this is one of my favourites. Buy it here.
Slade Fine Jewellery always come out with some beautiful designs, part modern but with a liberal sprinkling of Tolkein-esque elvish magic. We were particularly captured by this grey rosecut diamond set against that earthy yellow gold, which in this case is recycled eco gold. Buy it here.
The warmth from the rose gold and the ‘rubover’ setting of this solitaire ethical engagement ring from long-time fair trade gold and silver champions CRED Jewellery, create a modern but romantic feeling ring. Buy it here.
With this design, April Doubleday has combined sleek modern lines and a ‘rub over’ setting for ethical diamond ring with the slightly hammered fair trade gold band for a natural feel. Buy it here.
Coloured Gemstone Engagement Rings
This yellow sapphire and diamond ethical engagement ring from Lila Nash has us dreaming of spring, and that daffodil yellow gemstone is ideal for a girl who likes something a bit different. Buy it here.
For a statement engagement ring but with all the ethics, this exclusive (only 25 ever produced) pale blue sapphire and diamond ring from Arabel Lebrusan ticks all the boxes. Buy it here.
As featured on our Instagram feed, this ornate deep red garnet and diamond ethical engagement ring from Lilia Nash ticks all the boxes for the perfect festive proposal. Buy it here.
We love the little nature details in this pink tourmaline ethical engagement ring from Lilia Nash, with the delicate gold leaves and gemstone ‘flowers’. Buy it here.
Unusual Ethical Engagement Rings
Who would have thought using sea glass as the focal point of an engagement ring would have looked so stunning? Thankfully Glasswing Jewellery dreamt it up and we can’t think of anything more perfect for a coastal loving girl. Buy it here.
The moonstone sounds such a magical and romantic gemstone, and we love the simplicity of this ethical moonstone engagement ring from Glasswing Jewellery, set in its band of polished recycled silver. Buy it here.
We can’t get enough of these sea glass engagement rings from Glasswing Jewellery, especially the seaweed emerald green of this design set between two ethical diamonds. Buy it here.
If you want something truly unique and a bit different, look no further than Eco Wood Rings who create rings made of salvaged and sustainable wood. We like this oak design for an alternative and ethical engagement ring, which is set with Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise and Mother of Pearl. Buy it here.
Vintage Inspired Ethical Engagement Rings
We said vintage inspired but let’s kick off our favourites with a genuine antique engagement ring. This Victorian engagement ring from LUPE with it’s delicate star design around each diamond is simply exquisite – and it’s one-of-a-kind, so don’t delay if this is the ring for your love. Buy it here.
Despite it’s vintage roots, this Art Deco inspired ethical engagement ring from CRED Jewellery has a distinctly modern style to it – perfect if your loved one loves just a hint of vintage style. Buy it here.
Ingle & Rhode who make this ethical engagement ring set with a beautiful oval diamond describe it as evoking the “cool elegance of the Belle Epoque period.” For someone wanting to go all out on a vintage inspired ethical engagement ring, this will surely fit the bill. Buy it here.
Finding your perfect ethical engagement ring
These are 16 of our favourites, but on browsing the websites of our recommended wedding ring suppliers we were truly spoilt for choice. So if none of our favourites are quite what you’re looking for, head over to our Wedding Rings directory category and browse a diverse selection of ethical engagement and wedding rings – we are convinced you will find a ring you’ll fall for.
Don’t know what you’re looking for and have a bit more time to come up with a bespoke design? Lots of our recommended wedding ring suppliers also offer custom designs or you could check out Eco-Chic Wedding Ring Pinterest board for inspiration.
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Tags: April Doubleday > Arabel Lebrusan > CRED jewellery > Eco Wood Rings > engagement ring > ethical jewellery > Glasswing Jewellery > Lilia Nash Jewellery > LUPE > Slade Fine Jewellery
Charlotte Stone on 21. April, 2021
I have just ordered my wedding ring from Jewellers Loupe, an ethical jewellers that make and design all their jewellery from their studio in Leeds, Yorkshire.