Unique Natural Diamonds
Raw, Rustic, and Unusual Diamonds for Engagement Rings
For some, the traditional round brilliant white diamond doesn't cut it for their engagement ring. Consider a unique diamond if you are looking for a more unusual stone that will last a lifetime and truly become a treasured heirloom. Diamonds are found throughout the planet in a myriad of colors. The internal features and colors make this stone truly a wonder. Whether you want to express yourself with an unusual shape, like a kite, or wear a little storm cloud on your finger, consider an offbeat diamond for your forever ring.
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Clear Rose Cut Diamonds
The rose-cut diamond is a beautiful, cost-effective alternative to the traditional round brilliant. It is very shallow, so you can get a much larger stone for your money or even save a little. This cut brings a fresh, vintage feel to your engagement ring.
These gorgeous diamonds are available in many shapes; however, not all of them. Because of the limited inventory and each one being unique, availability will vary.
The most popular rustic diamonds are rose-cut, opaque, fancy-colored diamonds. These can be set like a cabochon, with prongs or a full bezel. Many engagement ring designs can accommodate a rose-cut opaque diamond!
Round Rose-Cut Diamond
Pear-Shaped Rose-Cut Diamond
Cushion Rose-Cut Diamond
Vintage Diamond Cuts
Other truly vintage diamond cuts include the Old Mine-Cut and European Cut diamonds.
Old Mine-Cut Diamond
Old European Cut Diamond
Cross: Old Mine / Old European
Unusual Diamond Shapes
Diamonds aren't just cut in traditional diamond shapes. A shield, a kite, and a trapezoid are more unusual shapes. There are also classic geometric shapes, such as hexagons and octagons. If you want a truly unusual-shaped diamond, create your unique piece with Krikawa.
Shield-Shaped Diamond
Kite-Shaped Diamond
Shield-Shaped Diamond
Salt and Pepper Diamonds
Salt-and-pepper diamonds are the hottest new trend in engagement rings. The beautiful inclusions in these diamonds give the appearance of spilled salt and pepper. These unique diamonds can range from mostly transparent to very dark.
The salt-and-pepper diamond is more affordable than a clear diamond. However, as these stones are natural, they are pretty rare. Each one is entirely different.
Contact your Krikawa design consultant to add a salt-and-pepper diamond to your unique rustic engagement ring! We do not sell loose diamonds, but we are happy to provide a tailored listing of the diamonds available for your engagement ring.
Raw Diamonds
Although many of these unusual diamonds listed on this page are commonly called "raw diamonds," truly raw diamonds are gems found in nature that man has not cut.
Called raw or rough, these diamonds come in a variety of interesting shapes and sizes. From very geometric forms to raw chunks, the raw diamond makes for a fascinating engagement ring. Remember, though, these stones are not cut or faceted, so they are not typically available in the classic diamond shapes.
Naturally colored diamond crystals are an organic, one-of-a-kind alternative to polished, cut white diamonds. Stand out from other brides with a custom raw or rose-cut engagement ring featuring dazzling diamond alternatives! They have been used in jewelry throughout history, and are also an excellent choice for men's rings.
Types of Raw Diamonds
Diamond Crystal Octahedron
Our favorite raw diamond shape for engagement rings is the naturally occurring diamond crystal octahedron. This extraordinary stone grows in many different geometric shapes and is the most prevalent raw diamond shape.
Raw Diamond Cube
Can you believe that diamonds are found in spheres and also cubes? What a fantastic stone! As amazing as the octahedron raw diamond is, the cube is even more of a wonder. Placing one of these unique stones in an engagement ring or pendant would undoubtedly be a conversation piece.
Rough Diamond Macle
A natural rough diamond macle is a flat, triangular crystal. It naturally forms this shape when a diamond grows as a double crystal. Diamond macles are naturally triangular! They are typically left unfaceted and set in their natural form. This is a unique choice for a men's wedding band, for a bit of bling without all the sparkle. It's shown here in this Winter mokume gane wedding band.
Rough Diamond Ballas
Raw diamonds come in many irregular shapes, like the rough spheres in our Diamond Orbit Engagement Ring. These diamond "ballas," as they are called, are found naturally in that shape! The surface of a rough sphere can be soft and matte or sparkly and glass-like. These are rare and strange crystals that can be difficult to find!
Storm Cloud Diamonds™
The Storm Cloud Diamonds™, uniquely sourced and curated by Krikawa, are taking the world by storm. Have you ever been to the Southwest desert? Well, these diamonds represent our monsoon season. Gorgeous, opaque, and cloudy diamonds with sparkling facets are a perfect alternative to diamonds for your engagement ring.
If you're looking for a cloudy diamond with unique colors, inquire about your own Storm Cloud Diamond™. These natural diamonds are found in various colors, typically white, gray, dark gray, black, yellowish, greenish, and reddish.
Most of the Storm Cloud Diamond™ are rose cut, featuring multi-faceted top faces. As each one is unique, the facets are all done differently. The facets are what make the diamond sparkle, so we look for a good number of facets on the top of the stone.
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