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Shopping for engagement rings is never an easy task, which is why it can be super helpful to observe what the current trends are when it comes to bridal bling. Much like the fashion world, the styles that people gravitate towards when it comes to jewellery and bridal sets can often chop and change depending on what's currently in vogue and on-trend. So, whether you're getting ready to pop the question or dropping a hint to your partner for when they eventually do begin ring shopping, it's always nice to pay attention to the styles that all brides and grooms are in love with at that moment.
Regardless of whether your partner is into classic or contemporary rings, we guarantee that all brides and grooms out there can relate to wanting their engagement ring to perfectly encapsulate their style and personality, while also representing the love that the pair of you have for one another. By exploring all the current engagement ring trends, you can ensure the gemstone or diamond engagement ring you choose ticks all of those boxes.
Fortunately, you won't have to go very far to figure out what ring styles are having a bit of a moment this year as we're unpacking the most significant engagement ring trends for 2024.
Overview:
- Colourful Gemstone Engagement Rings
- Oval Engagement Rings
- Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
- Engagement Rings With Thick Bands
- Hidden Diamond Details & Pave Engagement Rings
- Men's Engagement Rings
- Vintage-Inspired Engagement Rings
Colourful Gemstone Engagement Rings
From radiant champagne-coloured diamonds and exotic cognac stones to majestic gemstones, it is clear that many brides have been having a thing for colour recently. Particularly, in the form of vibrantly coloured gemstone engagement rings. A favourite among royals and celebrities including Victoria Beckham and Katy Perry, big and boldly-coloured gemstone engagement rings are an excellent choice for those with a preference for the eclectic. Bringing an element of personalisation to your look, there are countless ways you can embrace this engagement trend when browsing ring selections.
You could channel Lady Diana or the new Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton with a regal blue sapphire engagement ring or you could opt for an alluring aquamarine engagement ring to complement your eye colour. Alternatively, select a radiant ruby engagement ring or an enchanting emerald ring, these gemstones are known to represent passion, love, hope, balance, as well as wisdom and, are therefore often chosen for their romantic symbolism. Some people will often select a particular gemstone or incorporate it into their diamond engagement ring as it is the bride's birthstone or it is the stone that represents the month that is significant to the couple.
Oval Engagement Rings
By far one of the biggest engagement ring trends for 2024, oval engagement rings are basically the round engagement ring's edgier younger sister. Boasting a rounded, slightly elongated shape, oval engagement rings often come in the form of rings featuring either one or multiple oval-cut diamonds as well as cluster engagement rings adorned with multiple tiny round-cut stones that form an oval shape. Oval engagement rings are becoming the go-to choice among many brides, namely, younger brides who favour the oval shape due to it appearing larger and because of its ability to make the fingers seem longer and more slender.
From timeless diamond solitaire engagement rings and glittering halo rings to gemstone pieces and more, countless brides-to-be have been embracing oval rings of all different forms in recent years. The key to choosing the right oval engagement ring is to get something that doesn't take away from the piece's unique oval shape as that is essentially the centrepiece for your ring's design. Coloured diamonds such as the invigorating cognac and champagne-coloured Australian diamonds are very popular for oval-cut stones as their elongated shape perfectly showcases the stone's unique hue.
Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
With people only becoming more and more conscious about the products that they consume and the items that they wear, lab-grown diamonds have grown tremendously in popularity in recent years. Particularly, lab-grown diamond engagement rings. Unlike the traditionally mined diamonds that are retrieved in the wild from the earth's upper mantle, man-made diamonds are produced in a controlled laboratory using techniques that mimic natural diamond production. This means that lab-grown diamonds share all the exact same properties as mined diamonds. Aside from being the more eco-friendly alternative, there are countless other benefits to choosing a lab-grown diamond engagement ring over an engagement ring with a naturally-mined stone.
One of the many reasons people are gravitating towards lab-grown diamond rings is because they are significantly more affordable than their earth-mined counterparts. According to diamond jewellery experts, lab-grown diamonds are between 25-50% cheaper than earth-mined diamonds and this is due to a variety of factors including rarity, manpower and machinery. Another factor that is drawing people to lab-grown engagement rings is their quality. With lab-grown diamonds being produced in a supervised setting, we have more control over the quality. This means that you can often get your hands on a high-quality lab-grown diamond for a fraction of what you would pay for a mined diamond of the same quality.
Engagement Rings With Thick Bands
For the longest time, it seems as though people's jewellery preferences were for pieces that were both dainty and understated. However, in more recent times it appears that many people's approaches to jewellery has been, the bigger, the better. The same can definitely be said for engagement rings, but we're not just talking about the bling. Whether it's due to the rise of unisex and men's engagement rings or simply just people's penchant for opulence, metal-heavy rings and think bands appear to be having a real moment right now. A favourite among celebrities including Mary-Kate Olsen, Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson and Ratajkowski, this hot engagement ring trend for 2024 is proof that a ring's details don't have to end with the diamond.
A favourite among celebrities including Mary-Kate Olsen, Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson and Ratajkowski, this hot engagement ring trend for 2024 is proof that a ring's details don't have to end with the diamond. From edgy signet rings to grandiose dress rings, there is a myriad of ways that you can attempt this heavy metal trend. One way you can embrace this trend when shopping for engagement rings is to keep it classic with a halo or solitaire setting. There are plenty of solitaires and halo engagement rings out there with thicker bands, they are often a regular occurrence of princess cut engagement rings as the thicker band often helps emphasise the diamond's unique square shape. For a more understated look with twice the amount of sparkle, you could also opt for a two-ring bridal set or a glittering eternity ring.
Hidden Diamond Details & Pave Engagement Rings
As the old saying goes, 'the devil is in the details,' this is perhaps why additional diamond details are the creme de la creme when it comes to engagement ring settings. Pave engagement rings along with engagement ring settings embedded with a surprise diamond appear to be an incredibly popular trend at the moment and are a great opportunity for couples to incorporate some extra personal touches to their ring. If you're all about the glitz and the glam, a pave setting is an excellent way to enhance your ring's sparkle, especially if you have gone for a less sparkly option for your centre stone such as a gemstone. On the contrary, engagement rings with secret diamonds adorned somewhere within the setting are a more understated way to include additional diamonds into the ring without them taking too much attention away from the centre diamonds.
On the contrary, engagement rings with secret diamonds adorned somewhere within the setting tend to be more understated in their design so as to not overwhelm or take too much attention away from the centre diamonds. Usually incorporated into classic solitaire engagement rings and bezel settings, secret diamonds help bring a lot of character to your engagement ring and highlight the recipient's personality. It is for this reason that many looking to pop the question with a ring that features a secret stone will often choose one that has special meaning to the individual or to a couple. It may be as simple as a birthstone or a stone adorned in a hue that is their favourite colour, alternatively, it could be a stone that holds special meaning to the couple due to it being a family heirloom or a gemstone with romantic symbolism. While it may be a very subtle detail, it is one that can be incredibly meaningful.
Vintage-Inspired Engagement Rings
With our collective obsession with nostalgia, sustainability, and vintage, it is not at all surprising that vintage-inspired engagement rings are a favourite among many looking to take the next step in their relationship. Vintage-inspired engagement rings not only have a lot of character and charm, but their timeless features ensure that they will remain in vogue for many years to come. Many celebrities including Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus and Natalie Portman have been seen rocking engagement rings that look like they could be from another era and it's really not difficult to see why this trend goes beyond Hollywood as there is something that is incredibly luxurious and bespoke about this style of ring.
From grand and glittery art-deco-inspired creations and feminine flower-shaped designs, vintage-style engagement rings come in many different forms. Some will feature gemstones and intricate details on the sides, while others will boast a regal brushed gold setting or an elegant twist shape. Geometric styles such as rectangle, oval hexagonal and square-shaped rings have tremendous vintage appeal due to their timeless shape that is reminiscent of rings that were popular during the early 1920s and 1930s. A favourite among Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly, emerald-cut engagement rings also have somewhat of a vintage aesthetic due to their art deco-inspired cut. Pearl engagement rings are a very graceful choice for those born in June or those who have no interest in diamonds, while rubies, emeralds and sapphires are a subtle pop of colour and clever nod to the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
