Engagement ring trends for 2025
If you’re curious about what engagement ring trends for 2025 are shaping up to be, we’ve rounded up the engagement ring styles set to make an impact. Expect a mix of bold statements and timeless designs that are sure to inspire your search. Get looking!
Coloured gemstones for a pop of personality
While diamonds might be forever, they don’t have to be your only option. More and more couples are looking to add a little personality and brightness to their engagement rings with colourful gemstones. For years we’ve seen celebrities and royals show off sapphire, emerald and aquamarine engagement rings, and now it’s time for everyone else to jump on this trend.
Choosing a colourful gemstone isn’t about adding a little extra pop to your ring: each gemstone has its own meaning so you can add extra sentiment to your symbol of love. Sapphires, for example, are believed to bring happiness to a marriage with their deep blue and pastel hues. Emeralds are said to bring marital bliss (and spiciness to your marriage!) with their rich green glow.
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But not all coloured gemstones have a fluffy association. While we love a pearl moment, some people believe that they’d bring tears to a marriage. Superstitions aside, if you love pearls then choose a pearl engagement ring. This is your ring after all and pearls might have more meaning for you than anything else.
Modern minimalism for some understated elegance
On the flip side to these vintage-style rings, we’re also seeing a rise in sleek and minimalist rings. These rings focus on designs that are simple yet so elegant. Think classic solitaire cuts with ultra thin bands, bezel settings that perfectly frame your diamond, or east-west settings that turn a traditional stone setting it to the side for a contemporary twist. For these modern rings, couples are often choosing yellow gold or platinum metals for a sleek and polished finish. These rings are perfect for those who love a clean and effortless look that’ll never go out of style.
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Engagement rings unique to each couple
Couples are increasingly moving away from traditional engagement ring styles, opting instead to design something that truly reflects who they are. From asymmetrical designs that showcase their personalities to mixed metal settings with distinctive cuts like hexagons or kites, individuality is key.
Personal touches – such as incorporating a birthstone or engraving a meaningful message inside the band – are becoming popular ways to create an engagement ring that tells a story as unique as their own.
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The reign of yellow gold and mixed metals
While rose gold has had its moment in the limelight, yellow gold is officially back in 2025. With its rich, warm tone that complements traditional and modern ring designs, it’s becoming a more popular choice that matches perfectly with all types of engagement rings.
Mixed metals are also on the rise in 2025 with couples choosing bands that mix yellow gold with white gold or platinum. This two-tone metal effect adds a bit of contrast to the ring and makes it a bit more unique in its style. Plus, it also makes it so much easier to mix and match with other jewellery.
Lab-grown diamonds
As sustainability becomes more of a big factor in choosing lifetime jewellery pieces, lab-grown diamonds are growing in popularity. While they’re a great option for getting a sparkly diamond without the ethical and environmental impact, they also come with a lower price tag than natural diamonds.
But lab-grown diamonds aren’t like the fake crystals you see lined up at a junk market. There’s a lot of work and detail that goes into creating these man-made replicas. Sharing the same optical properties and high-quality standards, if you lined up a lab-grown and real diamond, you wouldn’t be able to tell them apart – they’re that similar.
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Vintage-inspired designs
Vintage engagement rings have always been a sentimental choice but in 2025 they’re becoming even more popular. We’re seeing more Art Deco and Edwardian-inspired styles and ‘old world’ cuts like radiant and ascher-cut diamonds. Imagine milgrain detailing, bold geometric shapes and filigree metal work that reminds you of stunning century-old cathedrals. While not every vintage ring has to be a family heirloom, these vintage rings that are coming back in still give that ‘passed down from generations’ feel.
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The biggest engagement ring trends for 2025 to follow? Choosing a ring that feels like you
Out of all these trends we’re seeing for 2025 one thing is clear: it’s all about personal expression. Couples want their engagement rings to signify their own relationship, which is why we’re seeing such a wide range of trends pop up this year. Whether it’s a classic solitaire cut or a one-of-a-kind custom ring, the most important thing is that your ring represents your love.
