Every year, engagement ring trends shift slightly, influenced by celebrity proposals, and the evolving tastes of couples. So far, 2025 has been all about making bold choices, from colourful gemstones to statement bands and cuts. While the classic solitaire engagement ring will never go out of style, this year has seen a rise in creative designs and rings that truly reflect the wearer’s individuality. Join us as we take a deep dive into the biggest trends of 2025, and look ahead to the next year.
Coloured Diamonds
It’s all about colour. Couples are turning to coloured diamonds and gemstones as a way of adding personality and flair to their engagement. Bad news is that if you’re looking at mined diamonds, these are among the most rare and expensive in the world – so even if you can get your hands on one, it’ll cost you above and beyond. Yellow, pink, and champagne tones are particularly popular as people look to stray from the status quo for their engagement rings. The same look is achievable not only with lab grown coloured diamonds, but also lab grown sapphires - which we offer in a variety of colours like pink, red, purple and blue – in a variety of shades too. These stones pair beautifully with bezel settings as the beauty of the colour is highlighted and gives it a vintage feel which is as popular as ever.
Elongated Shapes
Swifties rejoice – Taylor Swift is engaged. Prior to the announcement in August, elongated cuts were already becoming popular. After all, cuts like the oval and marquise were already piquing the interest of many brides to be and have been one of the strongest trends in 2025. Not only do they appear larger on the finger, but they also create an elegant, lengthening effect on the hand. As for Swift, her elongated cushion cut ring was a trend we had already taken note of. Many of the elongated stones have angular, sharp edges, while the elongated cushion cut has rounded edges for a more romantic, soft look. Our Billie Cathedral Bezel Set Elongated Cushion has the same old-school vintage vibe as Swift’s ring.
Bezel Setting
The bezel set of this ring highlights another trend we’ve seen rising in the last year, which started with specialist jewellers and is now a commonly found, enchanting setting. A bezel set can be found in a full bezel or half bezel setting, whereby the metals of the ring surround the edges of the centre stones. It’s a beautifully bold and special look, which compliments the other popular engagement ring trends from this year. This style appeals to those seeking a contemporary twist on the classic engagement ring, while also catering to active lifestyles thanks to its secure design. So if you know you’re be rough on your engagement ring, a bezel setting could be ideal for you.
Thick Bands
While delicate pavé bands have long dominated engagement ring design, 2025 is the year of the thicker band. More and more couples are gravitating towards substantial styles that feel bold, modern, and gender-neutral. A thicker band provides the perfect foundation for both solitaire and multi-stone designs. It’s a subtle way to give an engagement ring more presence without overwhelming the central stone. Our Angelina Radiant Solitaire is the perfect cocktail of some of the best engagement ring trends from this year. If you don’t want to commit to this trend for your engagement ring, a cigar wedding band like our Piper Cigar Band will pair beautifully with a more delicate engagement ring.
What Will Be the Biggest Engagement Ring Trends in 2026?
If 2025 is any indication, we can expect 2026 to lean further into individuality. Marquise and elongated shapes will continue to shine, and thicker bands may evolve into more sculptural, textured designs, perhaps with engravings or customisations on the inside edge of the band. The most popular engagement ring styles of 2025 so far have proven that couples are ready to experiment with design and truly find a way to ensure their engagement ring reflects their personal style, and as we look into 2026 it’s clear we’ll only dive deeper into this. To discuss how we can customise a perfect ring for you, book an appointment with us here.
