Engagement ring trends change every year — 86% of brides are currently opting for diamond center stones, while other precious stones are favored by 10%, JCK reports. Choosing the right engagement ring is a big decision. If you’re soon to be married, researching the latest engagement ring trends is a great way to discover beautiful new styles and find the perfect ring.
Latest Engagement Ring Trends
Hidden halo rings
Halo rings have already been popular for years. But now this pretty design has been reinvented into hidden halos to provide brides with a similar yet more understated look. Hidden halo rings typically feature a sparkling halo of pavé diamonds placed just below the ring’s centerstone. When you view the ring from above, it appears to be a simple solitaire design.
From the side, however, these added diamond details glisten. It’s a great option for brides who want a sparkling ring that’s not as conspicuous as a traditional halo. Hidden halos are compatible with any shape of diamond, whether it’s oval, pear or round. Additionally, they allow you to create unique designs to suit your preferences; a hidden halo setting can be placed at the base of the ring, be scalloped around the middle, or even be included at the base of the setting.
Pavé rings
Pavé rings have been a long-time favorite, and brides are continuing to opt for this classic design, even updating it with new unique settings. Pavé rings include small diamonds closely nestled together on the band, so it looks like it’s completely paved with diamonds. It’s a stunning design that looks glamorous without taking attention away from the center diamond.
A pavé setting suits any and every shape of diamond. In particular, round cut diamonds are a beautiful classic shape that looks amazing in a pavé setting. Indeed, they were the first diamond shape invented. This cut allows for a superior sparkle compared to other shapes as the light passes through it. While rose gold and yellow gold can be used in pavé settings, white gold is currently the most trendy metal paired with this style.
Three-stone rings
Three-stone rings feature three diamonds or gemstones set closely together in the center of the ring. The side stones are usually at least half the size of the center stone. This style is becoming increasingly popular — especially after Meghan Markle chose this style for her engagement ring, which features a stunning cushion-cut diamond from Botswana nestled between two smaller round cuts.
Traditionally this style symbolizes the love, commitment and friendship shared between the couple. A three-stone design can be updated and modernized with a fun mix of different diamond shapes or colored gemstones like sapphires and emeralds. Three-stone rings can also be paired with pavé bands for extra sparkle.
Hidden halos, pavé and three-stone rings are just a few of the latest engagement ring trends. Aside from just being on-trend, however, it's important that your choice of ring also suits your own personal style and is something you’ll be happy wearing for life.
