PHOTOS: THE NEW NAMES IN ENGAGEMENT RINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW!

As engagement season rolls on, you may find yourself getting all too familiar with the signature cuts and common carat weights of the top names in the engagement industry. But, aside from the jewelers fit for the traditionalist, these new boutique brands could be the best place to find the sparkler you've been imagining ever since it clicked that he was the one. Here, the 16 names in engagement rings and bands worth discovering.

McTeigue & McClelland

Ever since the two founders of this engagement

ring go-to met in an elevator in New York's

diamond district, they've collaborated on a

collection that combines spectacular gems with

otherworldly metalwork and craftsmanship.

McTeigue & McClelland 8 carat Asscher-cut "Classic Flora" ring handmade in 18k bloomed yellow gold and platinum. Price Upon Request.

Mociun

Caitlin Mociun's international upbringing in

California, Malaysia and the Czech Republic

informed the clothing line she designed—before

she turned to jewelry. Known for her cluster rings

and use of antique and rare stones, her jewelry is

an extension of the pieces she creates for them to

be worn with, like her line of bridal dresses,

Mociun White. Mociun custom rose-cut diamond crescent cluster ring.

Tilda Biehn

Not about a center stone? An engagement band or

stackable set is the way to go. Tilda Biehn, named

after the grandmother of the brand's designer

Andrea Lipsky-Karasz, channels the adventurous

spirit of its namesake, who was an elegant dancer

and artist in 19 century Budapest.

Tilda Biehn "Comet" ring in 14k yellow gold with .28ct white diamonds.

Jemma Wynne

While celebrity fans like Gisele Bündchen,

Rihanna, Olivia Palermo and Reese Witherspoon

flock to this line for far more than engagement

rings, their selection of left-handed options,

which partner a relaxed femininity with clean

lines, is hard to miss when on the market for

something special.

Jemma Wynne 18k white gold ring with emerald marquis center stone and blackened pave diamonds.

Ilana Ariel

Admiring her grandmother's collection

throughout her youth kept jewelry top of mind

for designer Ilana Sarna. Inspired by landscapes

and cityscapes, including her native New York

and her new hometown of Tel Aviv, Ilana's dainty

stackable rings and stand-alone commitment

pieces are a perfect fit for the jetsetter and the

modernist alike.

Ilana Ariel "Stepping Stone Flower Ring" in 14k yellow gold with diamonds.

Nora Kogan

Inspired by artistic movements of the past, from

art nouveau to surrealism to pop art, Kogan

funnels her inspiration through the modern

woman's desire for clean lines. Age-old motifs like

flora, fauna and snakes give her pieces a feeling

of familiarity, while an innovative usage of

precious stones, like sapphires and moonstones,

give each piece a personality all it's own.

Nora Kogan "Desiree" ring with 6ct Burmese blue Sapphire in diamond set leaves and pansies, set in 18k yellow gold.

Jennie Kwon

Based in Los Angeles, Jennie finds inspiration

from her artist background and natural elements

to create wearable pieces that would suit both the

vintage-lover and the minimalist.

Jennie Kwon diamond rose-cut slice "Equilibrium" ring.

Nikos Koulis

A Greek designer who learned the tricks of the

trade studying Gemology and through his family's

generations-old business in the industry, Koulis

translates all inspiration through a contemporary

lens, revisiting stark shapes, bold color and his

signature craftsmanship for his bridal collection,

named Oui.

Nikos Koulis white emerald-cut diamond with black enamel frame.

Jade Trau

A sixth generation diamantiere, Jade Trau is

consistently on the hunt for an heirloom affect—

mixing today's trends with antique techniques to

create pieces she hopes will adorn your future

generations. Her sentiment is that of someone

who creates vintage-inspired adornments, but her

twists on tradition will result in a ring that feels

different from all your friends'.

Jade Trau "Rae" Wrap ring.

Blanca Monrós Gómez

Working only with environmentally responsible

vendors and minimizing material waste is top

priority for this Brooklyn-based designer, whose

white diamonds are recycled and conflict-free.

Drawing inspiration from fallen twigs, leaves,

branches and seeds gives Mónros Gómez's pieces

a hammered feel and a boho appeal.

Blanca Mónros Gómez "Vera Amoris" Nesting Ring worn with stacked rings at the center in 18k yellow gold and brilliant and marquise-cut white diamonds.