Last year, brides blended individuality with traditional silhouettes and classic settings for their engagement rings, setting the bar for even bolder, more confident choices in 2025!
Brides in 2024 favored solitaire diamonds and oval cuts, often paired with delicate bands and small personal accents. A touch of color here, in the form of a birthstone, a mixed metal band there, and so on.
But the tides are turning in 2025! The quest for a personal, unique aesthetic was just getting its footing last year, but now it is expected to explode across the engagement ring market. Brides are choosing dynamism and excitement over subtle and dainty. It’s an exciting time for brides to choose a ring from among so many styles to celebrate her and her partner’s commitment.
Magical Multi-Stone Engagement Rings
The popularity of multi-stone engagement rings has been on the rise for a few years now, and the trend isn’t going away anytime soon. These rings offer a lot of room for variation! For the more adventurous, a maximalist aesthetic with several diamonds clustered together or a mix of diamonds and gemstones creates a dazzling “centerpiece” for the hand.
However, for those who favor a more minimal statement but still want a touch of bright boldness, a three-stone configuration makes for the perfect sophisticated statement. The modern take on this style is on the rise, with center stones framed by sleek rectangular, elegant pear, and vintage-inspired epaulet accent diamonds.
Bold Bezel Engagement Rings
Bezels have always been a popular choice for those with a love for vintage rings. It’s also a great choice for the bride who values practicality. The strongest setting available ensures that these engagement rings are reliably sturdy, long-lasting, and hardy.
The trend of bezel-set diamonds embraces the vogue for a touch of the bold over the dainty, as a bezel adds prominence and size to any stone. The various options for bezel settings provide a strong look without blocking all the light from the stone, so there’s no fear of sacrificing sparkle! Bezels elegantly frame a stone’s unique shape and enhance its distinct beauty with smooth, striking borders of gold or silver.
Selena Gomez’s engagement ring.
Striking Cuts and Shapes
While oval and round diamonds will always have their place in the world of engagement rings, they are certainly sharing the spotlight with more cuts and silhouettes than ever before. Vintage-inspired shapes are gaining traction, creating statement engagement rings that are refined and minimal while remaining classic in principle and design. Romantic marquise diamonds, like Selena Gomez’s famous engagement ring, have a distinctly vintage feel that gives the hand an elegant, elongated appearance. Gomez’s own stunning center stone is accented with a modern, embellished band that adds a touch of personality and charm.
Zendaya’s engagement ring.
Other diamond cuts taking center stage this year include mesmerizing step-cut square and rectangular, geometric kite-cut, and soft rose-cut diamonds—the more unique, the better! Zendaya’s recently unveiled engagement ring features an old-school mine-cut diamond with soft corners and a convex cushion shape—a striking shape and size that makes a statement while remaining soft and simple.
Cocktail-Style Rings
One of the more dramatic 2025 trends in engagement rings is that cocktail rings are having a big moment. These attention-getting rings are typically oversized and radiate glamour. Traditionally, they were often seen as too extravagant for engagement rings, but now more brides are finding cocktail-style engagement rings the perfect way to showcase their personality, individuality, and creativity. These rings aren’t just about the sparkle—they stand out with confidence! Whether showcasing Art Deco elements, asymmetrical clusters, or a mix of stones and metals, there are no limits to the amount of personal expression a bride can demonstrate with these engagement rings.
Find Your Dream Engagement Ring at Joslin’s!
Joslin’s Jewelry has been assisting Kansas City couples in finding the perfect engagement ring for over 40 years! They’ve seen all the trends come, go, and return and have the expertise to help guide your engagement ring shopping experience.
Joslin’s Jewelry has thousands of engagement ring styles to choose from ranging from refined and sophisticated to bold and exciting! If you still can’t find that perfect ring, the on-staff jewelers at Joslin’s are ready to help design a custom dream ring for you!
