It used to be that holiday season was the choice time of year for popping the question, but summer has become a close second in recent years. Easy living and loved-up vacations set the perfect ever-after mood. You’ve likely noticed your socials lighting up with friendgagements and celebrities flashing their bling—Emma Roberts, Alexa Chung, and Phoebe Dynevor to name a few. And we’re all just waiting for Taylor and Travis to drop their news, right? A European summer tour seems a perfect time to do it.
If you and your partner have been discussing love, marriage, and engagement rings, know that bling trends have never been bolder, brighter, or more beautiful. From coloured gemstones to bezel settings and vintage-feeling designs, there are some seriously gorgeous choices. In the end, your perfect ring is not about what’s trending though, it’s about what feels right for you; a piece that compliments your style and something you never want to take off.
With that in mind, here are some favourite styles of the moment because we know one of them will definitely be a perfect match for you. —Alison McGill
Coloured Gemstones
Choosing an unconventional stone and shade, like this dreamy mint green sapphire used in the Moonlit Bliss one-of-a-kind engagement ring from bluboho, is a beautiful way to set your ring apart from the rest. In addition to sapphire, a few other glittering gemstones to consider: morganite, moissanite, amethyst, emerald and ruby.
Toi Et Moi Rings
This two-stone ring style has a sweet sentiment, meaning “you and me.” Two complementary gemstones in differing shapes—like this ring from VRAI which couples an emerald cut with a pear shape diamond—come together to create a singular, spectacular piece, and an instant heirloom.
Bezel Settings
Sleek and chic, less is more with these throwback settings which really let your chosen stone shine. They pair particularly well with larger diamond and gemstone sizes—two carat stones (or larger!) look spectacular nestled in a bezel style setting like this beauty, the Anne ring from Anne Sportun.
Black Diamonds
Dark romance is a wedding mood we love and a dazzling way to embrace it is with a black diamond engagement ring. A deep, dark stone like this one from Paris Jewellers is a rare find making it truly a bespoke choice.
Vintage-Inspired Designs
Engagement rings with an old world feel continue to be a top choice, beloved for their timeless appeal. This princess cut halo set ring from Maison Birks is a gorgeous example of a modern ring is imbued with a vintage vibe.
Elongated Shapes
Marquise, oval and pear diamonds (like this one from Tiffany & Co.) are three of the most popular shapes for engagement ring stones, beloved for their uniqueness and the elongating effect they have on the finger. Hailey Bieber and Blake Lively wear famous oval diamonds, while Victoria Beckham and Adele rock juicy pears.
Lab Diamonds
Lab grown diamonds like this ring from Proud Diamond are an amazing option if sustainability and affordability are at the top of your engagement ring agenda. These stones are as dazzling as mined diamonds but come at a much more affordable price point because they are created in a lab, and not harvested from the earth, which means significantly more diamond for less.
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