Engagement Rings
Create your own story and celebrate a lifetime of love with an Alex Monroe engagement ring. From timeless diamond solitaires to colourful gemstones and wonderfully unexpected nature-inspired designs, our engagement rings are thoughtfully designed, responsibly sourced and handcrafted in England.
Explore classic, unique and alternative engagement rings in solid 18ct yellow, white or rose gold and platinum. Intricate textures, organic forms and carefully chosen stones give every piece its own distinctive character, creating a future heirloom to be worn, loved and treasured for a lifetime.
Engagement Rings
Create your own story and celebrate a lifetime of love with an Alex Monroe engagement ring. From timeless diamond solitaires to colourful gemstones and wonderfully unexpected nature-inspired designs, our engagement rings are thoughtfully designed, responsibly sourced and handcrafted in England.
Explore classic, unique and alternative engagement rings in solid 18ct yellow, white or rose gold and platinum. Intricate textures, organic forms and carefully chosen stones give every piece its own distinctive character, creating a future heirloom to be worn, loved and treasured for a lifetime.
Discover an Alternative Engagement Ring
There is no single way an engagement ring should look. While a classic diamond will always hold an enduring appeal, an alternative engagement ring offers the freedom to choose a design, stone or colour that feels more personal to you.
Coloured gemstone engagement rings can provide a vibrant alternative to traditional white diamonds. Deep blue sapphires, softly coloured stones and champagne diamonds bring warmth, depth and individuality to a ring, while Alex’s organic settings give each gemstone a distinctive home.
An alternative ring does not need to be bold or unconventional for the sake of it. It might simply feature an unexpected texture, an asymmetric arrangement of stones or a delicate natural detail that feels particularly meaningful.
Whether your style is quietly unique or wonderfully expressive, our collection includes alternative engagement rings created for people who would rather follow their own path.
Choosing the Right Engagement Ring
The perfect engagement ring is the one that feels right for you.
You may already know the style, stone and metal you are looking for, or you may only know that you want something wonderfully different. Both are excellent places to begin.
Think about the jewellery the wearer will pair with the ring, as well as their everyday style. Someone who prefers understated pieces may favour a delicately detailed solitaire, while a more unusual gemstone or asymmetric setting may appeal to someone drawn to alternative jewellery.
It can also help to think about whether the engagement ring will eventually sit beside a wedding band. Some designs pair easily with a classic straight band, while curved or shaped wedding rings can sit neatly around more unusual settings.
Our guide to choosing an engagement ring offers further help with styles, settings, stones and metals. You can also book a personal shopping appointment to see the rings up close and explore the collection with one-to-one support from a member of our team.
Find Your Engagement Ring Style
From timeless designs to characterful interpretations, the shape and setting of an engagement ring can help tell its story.
Solitaire Engagement Rings
A solitaire engagement ring places one beautiful stone at the centre of the design. Classic and wonderfully versatile, a solitaire allows the natural character and sparkle of the diamond or gemstone to take the lead.
Alex Monroe solitaire rings add signature texture and organic detail to this enduring style. Carefully considered bands and settings create a ring that feels timeless without losing its individuality.
Trilogy Engagement Rings
Three stones sit at the heart of a trilogy engagement ring, traditionally representing a couple’s past, present and future.
From balanced arrangements to more organic settings, trilogy rings offer plenty of sparkle while carrying a particularly lovely meaning. They can be chosen with three diamonds or with a mixture of stones to create a more individual combination.
Halo Engagement Rings
Halo engagement rings surround a central diamond or gemstone with a gathering of smaller stones. This creates additional sparkle while drawing attention towards the centre of the ring.
Alex Monroe’s nature-inspired approach can give the traditional halo a softer, more organic feeling, with details that appear to grow naturally around the central stone.
Coloured Gemstone Engagement Rings
For something beautifully individual, consider engagement rings set with coloured gemstones or champagne diamonds.
A coloured gemstone engagement ring can reflect a favourite colour, birthstone, personal memory or simply a stone that immediately captures your imagination. From vivid shades to delicate, subtle tones, each gemstone brings its own personality to the finished piece.
One-of-a-Kind Engagement Rings
Our one-of-a-kind engagement rings are entirely individual, making them a natural choice when you are searching for something that cannot be found anywhere else.
Crafted around distinctive diamonds and precious gemstones, these unique engagement rings allow the shape, colour and character of each stone to guide the final design. Once a one-of-a-kind ring has found its home, it will never be repeated.
FAQs
Below you'll find some of our most frequently asked questions regarding our engagement rings. If there's something else you'd like to know that isn't covered here, please don't hessitate to contact us.
What makes an Alex Monroe engagement ring unique?
Alex Monroe combines responsibly sourced diamonds and gemstones with the intricate textures and nature-inspired details that define his work. Our jewellers handcraft each ring in England, giving every piece a distinctive, maker-led character.
Do you offer alternative engagement rings?
Yes. Our alternative engagement rings include coloured gemstones, champagne diamonds, asymmetric settings and nature-inspired designs. They offer a more individual option for anyone looking beyond a traditional white diamond ring.
Can I create a bespoke engagement ring?
Our Bespoke Jewellery Service can help you create a unique engagement ring in solid 18ct gold or platinum. The team can adapt an existing Alex Monroe design or work with you to develop an idea of your own.
What engagement ring styles are available?
The collection includes solitaire, trilogy, halo, coloured gemstone and one-of-a-kind engagement rings. We also offer placeholder rings for proposals where the final design will be selected later.
What metals are Alex Monroe engagement rings made from?
Our jewellers handcraft each fine engagement ring in solid 18ct yellow, white or rose gold, and also offer many styles in platinum. The metal options available may differ between individual designs.
Do engagement rings have to feature diamonds?
Not at all. White diamonds are an enduring choice, but coloured gemstones can create an equally meaningful and distinctive engagement ring. Sapphires and rubies can provide beautiful alternatives, subject to the designs and stones currently available. Coloured diamonds are also a popular choice, with a selection of our engagement rings featuring champagne diamonds.
What is a one-of-a-kind engagement ring?
A one-of-a-kind engagement ring is an entirely individual piece. These designs are often created around a particular diamond or gemstone, meaning that no second identical ring will be made.
What is a placeholder engagement ring?
A placeholder ring is used for the proposal before the final engagement ring is selected or completed. It is a helpful option when the proposal is a surprise, the correct size is uncertain or the couple would prefer to choose or design the finished ring together.
Can someone help me choose an engagement ring?
Yes. A personal shopping appointment gives you the opportunity to explore the collection with one-to-one support from a member of the Alex Monroe team. Appointments can be particularly helpful when comparing ring styles, gemstones and precious metals.
How should I care for my engagement ring?
We create engagement rings to be worn and treasured, but all fine jewellery needs thoughtful care. Remove your ring before activities that may expose it to knocks, chemicals or unnecessary wear, and have the setting professionally checked and cleaned periodically.
Find out more at our jewellery care guide.
