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Fusion Shield Cut Diamond and Apricot Sapphire Ring
Starts At: $7,430.00
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Gale Sky Blue Sapphire Ring
Starts At: $1,830.00
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Icon Blue Green Sapphire Signet Ring
Starts At: $440.00
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Icon Kite Blue Green Sapphire Ring
Starts At: $3,030.00
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Icon Kite Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring
Starts At: $2,980.00
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Fusion Toi Et Moi Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Starts At: $3,950.00
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Kalmia Decagon Blue Green Sapphire Ring
Starts At: $2,570.00
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Lash Pear Trillion Topaz and Spinel Ring
Starts At: $2,100.00
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Linear Hex Champagne Diamond Ring
Starts At: $4,790.00
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Trillion Dyad Topaz and Spinel Ring
Starts At: $2,430.00
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Trillion Spinel Ring
Starts At: $1,600.00
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Radial Cluster Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Starts At: $4,120.00
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Radial Cluster Rose Cut Diamond with Blue Sapphire Ring
Starts At: $3,860.00
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Radial Cluster Hex Blue Sapphire Ring
Starts At: $3,090.00
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Radial Cluster Hex White Sapphire Ring
Starts At: $2,330.00
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Radial Cluster Hex Apricot Sapphire Ring
Starts At: $3,300.00
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Lash Triad Diamond and Zircon Ring 1.0ct
Starts At: $3,430.00
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Lash Pear Trillion Diamond Ring
Starts At: $13,730.00
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Vertical Octagonal Emerald Ring
Starts At: $4,540.00
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Kalmia Hex Blue Sapphire Ring
Starts At: $2,220.00
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Sol Emerald Octagonal Ring
Starts At: $2,820.00
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Sol Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Starts At: $3,190.00
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Linear Hex Sapphire Ring
Starts At: $3,070.00
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Prim Cluster Trillion White Sapphire Ring
Starts At: $2,220.00
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Lash Cluster Dyad Champagne Diamond Ring
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~~Regular Price: $1,950.00~~
Sale Price: $1,599.00
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Lash Cluster Triad Andalusite Marquise Ring
Starts At: $2,200.00
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Icon Hex Diamond Oval Ring
Starts At: $3,850.00
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Pear Trillion Ring
Starts At: $2,490.00
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Half-Moon White Sapphire Ring
Starts At: $1,490.00
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Half-Moon Black Jade Ring
Starts At: $1,360.00
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Half-Moon Dyad White Sapphire Ring
Starts At: $2,010.00
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Trillion White Sapphire Ring
Starts At: $1,690.00
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Trillion Dyad Ellipse White Sapphire Ring
Starts At: $3,440.00
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Trillion Dyad White Sapphire Ring
Starts At: $3,020.00
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Gale Champagne Diamond Ring
Starts At: $2,780.00
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Baguette Diamond Ring
Starts At: $810.00
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Unique Diamond Cuts: Alternative Shapes for Bold Individuality

Unique diamond rings break away from tradition with unconventional shapes that make a statement. From hexagons and kites to shields and lozenges, these unique diamond cuts offer geometric diamond designs that feel contemporary, architectural, and utterly distinctive. This is the collection for couples who want engagement rings as one-of-a-kind as their love story.

Beyond the Classics

While round brilliant, oval, and emerald cuts dominate the engagement ring world, geometric diamond shapes offer something refreshingly different. These alternative cuts—hexagons, kites, shields, trapezoids, and other geometric shapes—appeal to modern aesthetics, Art Deco sensibilities, and anyone drawn to clean lines and architectural design.

Unique diamond cuts aren’t new innovations. Many trace their origins to the Art Deco movement of the 1920s-30s, when geometric diamond shapes and bold symmetry defined luxury design. What makes them “alternative” today is simply their rarity—these unique cuts require custom work, specialized cutting, and an appreciation for non-traditional beauty.

Popular Alternative Diamond Shapes

Hexagon cuts feature six symmetrical sides creating a modern, honeycomb-like silhouette. Typically cut with step facets (like emerald cuts), hexagons create a mesmerizing hall-of-mirrors effect. The balanced geometry works beautifully as center stones or in cluster arrangements.

Kite cuts resemble their namesake—four-sided diamond geometric shapes with an elongated silhouette tapering to a point. With an off-center horizon line (one end longer than the other), kite cuts feel edgy and directional. They work vertically for finger elongation or horizontally for contemporary flair.

Shield cuts evoke medieval armor with five or seven sides, broad top, and pointed bottom. These angular cuts make dramatic center stones or striking side stones in three-stone ring designs.

Trapezoid cuts feature four sides with two parallel edges—think of them as emerald cuts with angled ends. Popular as side stones flanking center gems, trapezoids bring Art Deco sophistication whether step-cut or brilliant-faceted.

Lozenge cuts are essentially centered kites—elongated diamonds with even points on both ends, resembling a playing card diamond. They can be set vertically or horizontally depending on preference.

Why Choose an Alternative Diamond Cut?

Unique diamond cuts offer several advantages beyond their distinctive appearance. These geometric diamond shapes often require less material waste during cutting, and their rarity means you’re guaranteed a ring that stands apart. The angular, architectural lines pair beautifully with minimalist settings, vintage-inspired designs, and contemporary metalwork.

Because most alternative cuts are custom or semi-custom, you’re working with artisans who understand how to showcase each stone’s unique geometry. The result feels intentional, designed, and personal rather than mass-produced.

Geometric diamond shapes also offer practical benefits. Elongated cuts like kites and lozenges create finger-flattering silhouettes. Hexagons and shields provide substantial visual presence. Step-cut versions prioritize clarity and color over sparkle, creating sophisticated subtlety rather than intense brilliance.

Ethically Crafted and Uniquely Yours

Every unique diamond ring in our collection features ethically sourced stones—conflict-free diamonds and responsibly mined gemstones. Our ethical jewelers in Philadelphia and New York City specialize in custom settings for unique diamond cuts, designing around each stone’s distinctive geometry to create rings that celebrate individuality.

Browse our collection online, visit our New York or Philadelphia studios, or book an appointment to explore unique diamond cuts and design a custom ring that’s architecturally bold and entirely yours.

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