We’re serious. These engagement ring trends of 2024 will make you want to ditch your classic solitaire.
Once you find that special someone and you’re ready to take the leap of love, there’s that one little (ok, big!) step in between: getting engaged, aka finding *the ring*
However, as you may have discovered by now, shopping for an engagement ring is no easy feat. You want a piece that reflects your S.O.’s personality and your union. And since no two people are the same, the perfect engagement ring looks different for everyone. Plus, you want a gram-worthy sparkler, you know, for that picture-perfect proposal post (thank you, social media!) So how do you pick one that’s just right for you? You trust your gut instincts and what’s trending in the current market. If you’re not sure where to start, cheque out the 7 engagement ring trends of 2024 that’ll have you covered (yes, we’re also talking to all those who are manifesting getting engaged this year).
PS: If your S.O. prefers timeless jewellery over trends, you can always opt for a classic round or cushion-cut centre stone ring. It never goes out of style. Case in point: Stranger Things’ actor Millie Bobby Brown’s recent engagement announcement where she was seen gleaming with a classic-style engagement ring.
Top 7 Engagement Ring Trends of 2024
1. Coloured Gemstones Reign Supreme
It’s safe to say that 2024’s motto seems to be ‘out with the old, in with the bold’ as couples everywhere are looking for ways to swap their perfectly colourless diamonds with colourful gems that are bold and unique. And why wouldn’t they? Coloured gemstones are an adventurous, unapologetic and unique way to bring out the wearer’s personality. And if you know us, you know we believe that precious moments like the union of two souls in love deserve to be celebrated with bright pops of colour.
What’s more, coloured gemstones, depending on the quality you pick, can cost lesser than diamonds, so, you can get a bigger rock for less (yeah, we’re wowing too).
You can choose a gem that highlights your partner’s personality (hint: rubies and emeralds would be great for the glamour-loving lady). You can also choose her birthstone to keep it sentimental and meaningful. Or go the Ben Affleck route and pick a gem in her favourite colour. Rumor has it, he proposed to J.LO with a green diamond ring ’cause green is her lucky colour.
2. Fancy Shapes Are The New Cool
Now we love our round-cut centre stones, but fancy shapes like pear and emerald-cut have been receiving all the love this year.
Also, wouldn’t it be oh-so-romantic to pop the question with a ring (ex. heart-shaped) that does all the talking for you? That’s not all. Shapes like pear, oval, marquise, etc. have an elongating effect on the fingers, offer lots of sparkle and also appear bigger than their size. *BRB, pinning some oval rings on our Pinterest board*
So, what centre stone shapes should you look for in 2024? If Instagram feeds are any indication, oval and pear cuts will be leading this year. Oval engagement rings are a celeb favourite and have already graced the fingers of Hailey Bieber, Blake Lively, Kourtney Kardashian and Vanessa Hudgens. Even pear-shaped rings make a chic and modern option – a subtle nod to iconic women like Victoria Beckham and Paris Hilton, who have showcased their strong sense of personal style via their avant-garde pear-cut engagement rings.
However, if you fancy really unconventional shapes, cheque out our Artisanal Collection for unique shapes like hexagon, snowflake, trillion and more.
3. Toi Et Moi Rings Are Stealing Hearts
Perhaps your bride-to-be is a die-hard romantic? If so, say oui to this 2024 engagement ring trend that originated in France.
Although Emily Ratajowski tends to get credit for starting the Toi et Moi ring trend with her iconic pear and princess-cut diamond ring, this style is not new. Some of history’s most famous couples—the likes of Napoleon and Josephine and John F Kennedy and Jackie O—were the first few to put them on the map.
Now more about the ring style! Toi et Moi (French for you & me) rings feature two centre stones set closely together to symbolize the bond of two beings. Yes, they’re super sentimental, but they’re also daring and offer twice the bling (hello, megawatt shine!) And you get to play around with different gemstone combinations and shapes to make the ring personal to you. Ain’t that fun?
For instance, did you know that Megan Fox’s Toi et Moi ring features an emerald (her birthstone) and a diamond (MGK’s birthstone)? Even Arianna Grande’s ring features a diamond and pearl because it’s very sentimentally special to the pop star.
Looking to join the club? Then you can shop these engagement rings for women right here!
4. East-West Settings Are Shaking Things Up
Does she prefer classic styles with a subtle modern twist? Then you should consider a solitaire ring with an east-west setting.
A playful yet elegant take on solitaire, this setting flips the stones horizontally or sideways. The result? A ring that’s modern and full of character with an air of timelessness to them. Trust us when we say it’s the kind of investment piece that will turn into a chic future heirloom.
5. Vintage Designs Are Back
NGL, vintage-inspired and art-deco rings never really went out of style. However, everything vintage, including fashion, is having a major moment in 2024, thanks to period dramas like Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte and The Gilded Age that have taken over our screens.
Also read: How to Pick an Engagement Ring
Why do we love ’em? These rings have a general sense of the old-meets-new aesthetic and timeless elegance. Isn’t that exactly something you look for in an engagement ring? Moreover, they make for great family heirlooms.
If you can you imagine going down on one knee and proposing to your bae with a vintage-inspired sparkler, we’ve rings so good that you’ll burn for them (yes, we know it’s been over two years, but we’re still obsessed with the Duke of Hastings)! You can pick a vintage-inspired piece with delicate milgrain work, filigree detailing, floral halos or nature-inspired motifs. You can also choose an art deco style ring (vintage rings inspired from the ’20s) with geometric motifs and clean lines. The choice is all yours!
6. Multi-Stone Rings Find A Connect
We’re calling it the Megan Markle effect!
Ever since the Duchess of Sussex debuted her three-stone engagement ring, the style has been in vogue. And recently, Lana Del Ray also said “yes” to a three-stone diamond engagement ring. It’s got triple gems which means thrice the sparkle (and fun)! And if that wasn’t enough, these rings are also rich in symbolism as the three stones are said to represent the couple’s past, present and future. Now, isn’t that romantic?
7. Custom-Made Engagement Rings Are In Demand
It’s official: Cookie-cutter style engagement rings are a thing of the past. People are increasingly looking for ways to express their individuality, which is why the demand for custom-made engagement rings is high in 2024. It makes sense, really – why should you search for one when you can design your own ring, right?
So, if you’re thinking of going the custom-ring route, you can create yours with us here. It’s simple and quite fun TBH because it puts you in the designer’s seat; right from choosing the all-important centre stone to adding little details like a peekaboo (signature) stone. Trust us; the curation done by our master jewellers is so good that you’ll want to design your ring with us instantaneously!
