The Dreamiest Rings That Leave a Sparkle in Our Hearts

There's nothing more symbolic in the wedding world than the engagement or wedding ring. Some sparkle and some shine. With so many styles and personalities out there, rings mean different things to different couples. To celebrate commitment and marriage, the engagement ring's history goes back centuries, but to bring it into the now, we have rounded up our favorite shimmery pretties from our own Tidewater and Tulle features. Vintage to modern to minimalist, get ready to swoon over these well-loved picks.

Vintage blue diamond engagement ring

The Vintage Romance Engagement Ring


Photography: Sarah Street Photography


Art Deco inspired rose gold wedding ring in a red velvet ring box

The Art Deco Superstar Ring

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Photography: Molly Lichten Photography | Stationery: DIY by Bride | Engagement Ring: Heidi Gibson


Emerald and gold engagement ring in a flower shape

The Petite Emerald Flower Ring

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Photography: Hannah Louise Photography | Planning: Brooke Engel Events | Florals: Rose Avenue Floral


Teardrop shaped engagement ring and wood ingrained wedding band

The Teardrop Ring and Wood Ingrained Wedding Band

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Photography: Kelley Stinson Photography | Florals: Isha Foss Design


Unique platinum diamond engagement ring with cool side scroll detail in the band

The Side Scroll Engagement Ring

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Photography: Luke and Ashley Photography


Masculine and modern engagement rings for men with black onyx stone

The Masculine Engagement Rings

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Photography: The Girl Tyler | Florals: Leslie Hartig Floral Design | Grooms' Rings: Berlinger


Elegant and simple emerald cut diamond engagement ring

The Simple Emerald Cut Engagement Ring

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Photography: Awesomesauce Photography


Emerald cut diamond white gold ring surrounded by a small diamond frame

The Bejeweled Frame Engagement Ring

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Photography: Megan Coleman Photography | Venue: Hermitage Museum and Gardens | Coordination & Styling: Misty Saves the Day | Ring: Either Ore Jewelers Strawbridge


Square diamond ring and black wedding band for brides

The Petite Diamond Wedding Bands

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Photography: April B Photography | Wedding Rings: Luisa Graff Jewelers | Florals: Riverwood Designs


Petite oval diamond engagement ring with coordinating wedding bands

The Delicate Oval Engagement Ring

Photography: Maria Grace Photography | Wedding Rings: Boyer's Diamonds


Recycled gold wedding ring set with ethically sourced diamond

The Minimalist Engagement Ring

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Photography and Ring: Commit Me via Etsy


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