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Rough Diamond : Salt, Pepper, & Grey Diamond Rings

Lesley Taylor |

Grey Diamond rings from independent designers

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]
Modern grey diamond kite engagement ring on bold pave band. Handmade by Lex Luxe [buy]
Pear-shaped grey diamond and gold ring by Abhika Jewels [buy]
Pear cut grey diamond and gold engagement ring. Handmade by Abhika Jewels [buy]
Modern salt and pepper diamond ring with gold band by Corey Egan [buy]
Modern salt and pepper diamond ring bezel set in gold band. Handmade and conflict free by Corey Egan [buy]
Modern, pear shaped, conflict-free, salt and pepper diamond ring on recycled gold  band by Meander Works / Marilyn Brogan [buy]
Modern, pear shaped, conflict-free, salt and pepper diamond ring on recycled gold band. Handmade by Meander Works / Marilyn Brogan [buy]

Hexagonal grey diamond ring with yellow gold band by Capucinne [buy]
Hexagonal grey diamond ring with yellow gold band. Handmade by Capucinne [buy]
Modern, geometric grey diamond ring on white gold band by Point No Point Studio [buy]
Modern, geometric grey diamond ring on white gold band. Hand crafted by Point No Point Studio [buy]
Natural grey diamond ring with rose gold twist band by Clementine [buy]
Natural grey diamond ring with rose gold twist band. Handmade by Clementine [buy]
Minimal, handmade grey diamond engagment ring on gold band by Hot Crown [buy]
Minimal, handmade grey diamond engagment ring on gold band. Handmade by Hot Crown [buy]
Rose cut grey diamond engagement ring by Belinda Saville [buy]
Rose cut grey diamond stacking engagement ring with gold crown accent ring. Hand crafted by Belinda Saville [buy]

Hexagon brown grey diamond solitaire ring by Sophia Perez [buy]
Hexagon brown-grey diamond solitaire ring on gold band. Handmade by Sophia Perez Jewellery [buy]
Minimal, handmade,  rose cut, grey diamond engagement ring with yellow gold band by Down To The Wire [buy]
Minimal, handmade, rose cut, grey diamond engagement ring with yellow gold band. Handmade by Down To The Wire [buy]
Modern, rose cut grey diamond ring on rose gold band, shown with matching white gold wedding band by Theresa Pytell [buy]
Modern, rose cut grey diamond ring on rose gold band, shown with matching white gold wedding band. Handmade by Theresa Pytell [buy]
Brown and grey diamond eternity ring set in rose gold band by Thorn of an English Rose [buy]
Brown and grey diamond eternity ring set in rose gold band Handmade by Thorn of an English Rose [buy]
Double band, rustic salt and pepper diamond engagement ring on gold band by Emeraki [buy]
Double band, moderm but rustic, salt and pepper diamond engagement ring on gold band. Handmade by Emeraki [buy]
Raw, uncut grey diamond promise ring on silver band by Gregory Hall [buy]
Raw, uncut grey diamond promise ring on silver band. Handcrafted by Gregory Hall [buy]

Stacking grey diamond engagement ring with turquoise and gold  wedding , by Moss N Stone [buy]
Stacking grey diamond engagement ring with turquoise and gold wedding band. Hand crafted by Moss N Stone [buy]

Modern, hexagon grey diamond ring by Sofi and Amia [buy]
Modern, hexagon grey diamond ring by Sofi and Amia [buy]
Antique Edwardian oval grey diamond engagement ring by Cypress Creek Vintage [buy]
Antique Edwardian oval grey diamond engagement ring by Cypress Creek Vintage [buy]
Handmade, square ice grey diamond ring by Sunday Owl [buy]
Handmade, square ice grey diamond ring. Handmade by Sunday Owl [buy]
Gray diamond stacking rings on hammered recycled gold bands by Melissa Tyson [buy]
Gray diamond stacking rings on hammered recycled gold bands. Handmade by Melissa Tyson Designs [buy]

Art Deco style grey diamond engagement ring on rose gold band [buy]
Art Deco style grey diamond engagement ring on rose gold band. Handmade by Swank Metalsmithing [buy]
Simple,  oval salt and pepper diamond ring on rose gold band [buy]
Simple, oval salt and pepper diamond ring on rose gold band. Handmade by Wynn Design [buy]

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.

Filed Under: Jewelry Tagged With: ethical diamond rings, grey diamond engagment ring, grey diamond ring, modern engagement ring, modern jewellery. modern jewelry, modern promise ring, recycled gold ring, salt and pepper diamond engagement ring

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