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Say 'I Do' to These Unique Engagement Rings

Houston designers are bringing more to the table than a simple solitaire.

By Sarah Rufca Nielsen February 8, 2017

Brian Gavin

Named after an impressive 8.10 carat diamond that Gavin worked with, the designer's new 810 Collection doubles down on art deco details—think filigree and halo settings—and the collection comes standard in flattering and so-hot-right-now rose gold, though each design can be customized in any color of gold or platinum. 810 ring, $3,800 at Brian Gavin Diamonds.

Rebecca Lankford Designs

I've long loved Lankford's perfectly imperfect style, like the way you can see how each band was hand-hammered. Her classic diamond baguette rings are stunning for the bride-to-be who likes simplicity and clean lines. (Plus if you need a little more bling, look how nicely they stack with a baguette band.) Baby baguette diamond ring, from $297 at Rebecca Lankford Designs.

Lustergems

A daring and increasingly popular way to shake up the engagement ring game is to replace the overpriced diamond with another gemstone. Houston-based Etsy seller Lustergems makes classic ring designs out of morganite, blue tourmaline and other unexpected options for the fashion-forward. 1.7 carat blue tourmaline engagement ring, $495 at etsy.com/shop/Lustergems.

ILA Collection

We knew that it would be major when offbeat bridal destination BHLDN picked up an exclusive line of rings from Houston-based designer ILA. The result? Pure romance. Flannery ring, $1,595 at BHLDN.

Tenenbaum Classic Jewelers

Of course, why settle for Neil Lane's version of vintage style when you can get the real thing? The estate jewelry at Tenenbaum runs the gamut from classic Tiffany & Co. rings to something entirely different. White gold, diamond and ruby ring, $8,850 at Tenenbaum .

If you're just getting over the wave of Christmas engagements on your Instagram feed, get ready: Valentine's Day is coming. And even if a holiday about love is a fairly obvious time to pop the question, that doesn't mean the ring has to be run-of-the-mill. Instead, check out these five Houston-based jewelry designers and stores that have something a little bit different on offer. Don't worry, Tiffany & Co. isn't going to run out of solitaires any time soon.

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