Time to drop a hint? These alternative engagement rings would make fab Christmas gifts

Christmas just wouldn't be the same without someone getting engaged; friends or family members, there is just something so uplifting and wonderful about an engagement.

And if you're actively looking for a ring (deep in the knowledge that THIS is your year) or you're currently leaving hints around the house, the following options from DesignYard would make perfect alternative choices. 

Whether your budget is in the thousands or you're looking for something a little more wallet-friendly, they definitely have a ring for you.

Clockwise from top left: Diana Porter 'Salt And Pepper' 9ct Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond Ring, €1,150.00, available here; Diana Porter 9ct White Gold Oval Aquamarine Ring, €1,255.00, available here; Andrew Geoghegan 'Unity Princess' 18ct White Gold Diamond Ring, €5,630.00, available here; Meister 18ct Rose Gold Stacked Diamond Ring, €725.00, available here.

Clockwise from top left: Diana Porter 9ct Yellow Gold Ring with Rose Cut Black Diamond, €1,355.00, available here; Andrew Geoghegan 18ct Rose Gold Chocolate Cannele Diamond Ring, €3,390.00, available here; Andrew Geoghegan Bespoke Satellite Diamond Ring, price available on request, available here; Beth Gilmour Rose 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, €1,333.00, available here. 

From left: Christian Stockert 'Rapt' 18ct White Gold Diamond Ring, €4,950.00, available here; Cardillac 'Orchid' 14ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, €1,630.00, available here; Friederike Grace 18ct Yellow Gold 'Comet' ring with Rhodolite Garnet, €2,275.00, available here. 

Known as Ireland's most beautiful contemporary jewellery collection, DesignYard passionately foster, curate and promote the finest design and workmanship from both emerging and established artists.

But it's not just engagement rings you'll find online or in their two Dublin stores (South Frederick St, D2 and The Crescent, Donnybrook, D4) and The Boutique at Adare Manor, Co. Limerick; from rings to necklaces, sculptures to framed pieces, there are plenty of gorgeous pieces to choose from.