I’ll be honest, I am not a diamond ring type of person. I err on the side on minimal and modern rather than elegant and ornate. Recently, however, I discovered grey diamonds and was stunned by their beauty. Seemingly, I am not the only one. They have become a sought after engagement ring for those looking for something more unique. (Personally, I would wear them any time for any occassion.) In some ways, they are the organic encapsulation of perfect imperfection. Something worth considering when thinking about any relationship. The good and the not-so-good. The diamond in the rough. Flawed but beautiful. Life. While a ring, or any other piece of jewelry, cannot fully express this, these rings offer a silent reminder. And that is beautiful. Imperfect, but beautiful.
The following grey diamond rings (also known as salt and pepper diamonds) are handmade by independent designers, except for one superb vintage piece. All rings can be purchased directly from designs via their website or Etsy stores (see links). Just looking for wedding rings? Check out our selection of modern wedding rings in our Ring Cycle post.
![Modern grey diamond kite engagement ring on bold pave band by Lex Luxe [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Lex-Luxe-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-kite-750x515.jpg)
![Pear-shaped grey diamond and gold ring by Abhika Jewels [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Abhika-Jewels-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-pear-750x750.jpg)
![Modern salt and pepper diamond ring with gold band by Corey Egan [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Corey-Egan-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-modern-round-gold-750x750.jpg)
![Modern, pear shaped, conflict-free, salt and pepper diamond ring on recycled gold band by Meander Works / Marilyn Brogan [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Meander-Works-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-pear-gold-750x750.jpg)
![Hexagonal grey diamond ring with yellow gold band by Capucinne [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Capucinne-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-modern-hexagon-750x667.jpg)
![Modern, geometric grey diamond ring on white gold band by Point No Point Studio [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Point-No-Point-Studio-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-750x750.jpg)
![Natural grey diamond ring with rose gold twist band by Clementine [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Clementine-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-twisted-band-gold-750x750.jpg)
![Minimal, handmade grey diamond engagment ring on gold band by Hot Crown [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Hot-Crown-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-750x750.jpg)
![Rose cut grey diamond engagement ring by Belinda Saville [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Belinda-Saville-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-stacked-modern-1-750x750.jpg)
![Hexagon brown grey diamond solitaire ring by Sophia Perez [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Sophia-Perez-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-hexagon-750x750.jpg)
![Minimal, handmade, rose cut, grey diamond engagement ring with yellow gold band by Down To The Wire [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Down-To-The-Wire-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-simple-round-modern-750x750.jpg)
![Modern, rose cut grey diamond ring on rose gold band, shown with matching white gold wedding band by Theresa Pytell [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Theresa-Pytell-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-modern-750x761.jpg)
![Brown and grey diamond eternity ring set in rose gold band by Thorn of an English Rose [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Thorn-Of-An-English-Rose-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-eternity-750x406.jpg)
![Double band, rustic salt and pepper diamond engagement ring on gold band by Emeraki [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Emeraki-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-double-band-750x500.jpg)
![Raw, uncut grey diamond promise ring on silver band by Gregory Hall [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Gregory-Hall-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-modern-750x750.jpg)
![Stacking grey diamond engagement ring with turquoise and gold wedding , by Moss N Stone [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MossNStone-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-pear-shape.jpg)
![Modern, hexagon grey diamond ring by Sofi and Amia [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Sofi-and-Amia-Jewellery-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-modern-geometric-750x500.jpg)
![Antique Edwardian oval grey diamond engagement ring by Cypress Creek Vintage [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Cypress-Creek-Vintage-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-750x702.jpg)
![Handmade, square ice grey diamond ring by Sunday Owl [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Sunday-Owl-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-modern-gold-square-750x495.jpg)
![Gray diamond stacking rings on hammered recycled gold bands by Melissa Tyson [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Melissa-Tyson-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-stacked-hammered-750x509.jpg)
![Art Deco style grey diamond engagement ring on rose gold band [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Swank-Metalsmithing-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-750x1000.jpg)
![Simple, oval salt and pepper diamond ring on rose gold band [buy]](http://whatdesigners.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Wynn-Design-grey-salt-pepper-diamond-ring-oval-modern-750x528.jpg)
Another thing worth noting is that due to their imperfections, they are less commercially sought after. A benefit of this is that many are ethically sourced diamonds. Several designers also use recycled gold, and other materials, for the bands. I highly recommend verifying with the designers whether of now the diamonds they use are ethically sourced.
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