You heard it here first: if you’re expecting to get engaged in 2024, you’ll be spoiled for choice in the ring department. Gone are the days of traditional solitaire diamonds being the only option—nowadays, there’s something out there for every kind of bride-to-be. Whether you see yourself with a simple band on your ring finger or a scene-stealing XL stone, it’s important to consider every cut, colour and arrangement before starting to drop some not-so-subtle hints to your partner.
Of course, among the most important considerations is the fact that you’ll be wearing your engagement ring for the rest of your life. So, it’s crucial to pick a design that you’re confident you will love for months, years and decades to come. For some, sticking to a classic cut on a simple gold band is the most sensible choice, but you also might resonate so strongly with a more out-there ring that you just know it’s the one for you. It’s entirely personal.
Just like with every other category of jewellery and fashion, there are trends within the engagement ring market, too. I know what you’re thinking—aren’t trends short-lived by nature? Well, we’ve found that engagement ring trends are, for the most part, simply updated takes on age-old silhouettes; those that have already proven their enduring appeal, modernised to match contemporary tastes.
To get the low-down on which of these silhouettes are dominating right now, I spoke to a handful of jewellery experts. According to them, the following eight engagement ring trends will peak in popularity in 2024.
“Our predicted trend from 2023 is still going strong. The toi-et-moi design has become a staple for us, and will continue to lead into 2024. Our clients adore the sentiment behind the “you and me” theme, as well as the endless customisation options available when it comes to mixing stones, colours, cuts, and carats. This allows them to create a truly unique combination that really is one-of-a-kind.” – Michelle Oh, Founder of Michelle Oh Jewellery
“We are still seeing a lot of demand for toi-et-moi style rings and I can see why: it’s a design that is incredibly versatile and you can really let your personality shine through when choosing the combination of different stone shapes and colours to create something that is completely unique to you. It’s a great way to showcase your individual style while still having a ring that reads like a classic engagement ring.” – Rachel Boston, founder of Rachel Boston Jewellery
“Vintage styles have been making a comeback, but with a modern twist. Customers are especially drawn to the art deco era, which offers an already contemporary feel. Jewellery featuring emerald cuts, radiant Cuts, baguettes and other geometric shapes have become particularly popular in recent months.” – Michelle Oh, founder of Michelle Oh Jewellery
“We love using older cuts of diamonds like mine cushion-cut diamonds or old European-cut diamonds for an art deco look with a contemporary twist. We have also seen a real increase in popularity of certain Georgian or Victorian setting styles which add a vintage feel to an engagement ring.” – Emma Clarkson Webb, founder Emma Clarkson Webb
“For some, the idea of a “traditional diamond engagement ring” has been replaced with unique rings that will reflect their personality. People are buying more playful, less conventional designs and a great way of doing this is with an asymmetric ring. You can mix cuts and colours to create a truly unique ring.” – Laura Kay, director and buyer at Tomfoolery London
“I think asymmetrical jewellery is a trend that has been growing recently. Pieces that seem quite classic, but an asymmetry of stone layout and sizing creates a slightly unusual feel and an edge of individuality. Recently, I have made a lot of two-stone bombe rings, where traditionally they would be done in a three-stone layout. It’s definitely quite subtle but adds a contemporary and individual spin to pieces that could otherwise seem quite traditional.” – Jessie Thomas, founder of Jessie Thomas Jewellery
“A great way to express individuality within your ring is by injecting colour. Whilst diamonds are still incredibly popular, they aren’t necessarily for everyone. We have seen a huge demand from our customers for coloured sapphires, particularly in yellow and teal hues.” – Laura Kay, director and buyer at Tomfoolery London
“Emeralds are making an appearance on a lot of our customers’ Pinterest boards with 90% of our clients wanting a Green pop of colour (rather than the emerald stone itself). We offer some great emerald alternatives like tsavorite, tourmaline and sapphires which our customers have really been loving. I think green stones are on the rise in popularity amongst engagement rings.” – Michelle Oh, founder of Michelle Oh Jewellery
“I feel a return to white gold or platinum rather than yellow gold. It does require more care as white gold is a mixture of pure yellow gold and other white metals and a rhodium plating which gives it the brilliant white finish, but it works so well to really offset white diamonds.” – Emma Clarkson Webb, founder of Emma Clarkson Webb
“I think this is the beginning of a real comeback of white gold and platinum engagement rings, especially when using coloured stones such as aquamarine and sapphires, which lend themselves well to the neutrality of white. I often set diamonds into white gold, even in a predominantly yellow gold piece, as it shows off the stones more fully. It’s quite a cool utilitarian look that I find people are looking for. I’m also black rhodium plating white gold a lot which feels modern and really makes diamonds pop.” – Jessie Thomas, founder of Jessie Thomas Jewellery
“I imagine that some trends that we saw gain momentum in 2023 will keep going strong in 2024. Generally, we’re seeing a pull towards bolder pieces: whether large, solitaire diamonds in playful settings, or graphic designs with double halos and asymmetrical double bands, we notice that clients aren’t shying away from pieces with a lot of character.” – Rachel Boston, founder of Rachel Boston Jewellery
“Statement designs with plenty of gold are here to stay and we couldn’t be happier. We love to protect our stones with rub-over settings—as well as looking incredibly modern, this protects gemstones from knocks and catching. We want our jewels to be seen, and we love a chunky, fuss-free design featuring plenty of gold. More is more is our motto!” – Lucy Crowther, founder of Minka Jewels
“We’re seeing a pull towards trilogy-style white diamond rings, but with more unusual side stone shapes. Some of our favourite shapes are empress, half-moon, kite, or shield-cut sides, which compliment a classic round or oval brilliant-cut diamond really beautifully. Again, it’s a style that will read like an engagement ring, but that has a lot more personality than most off-the-shelf trilogy style designs, which tend to have more standard-shaped side stone.” – Rachel Boston, founder of Rachel Boston Jewellery
“The design we are seeing exploding in popularity is modern or more unusual takes on the timeless trilogy design. A trilogy symbolises a relationship’s past, present (central stone), and future. Deciding to get engaged is a very happy time in couples’ lives that is never forgotten, so this resonates. Over the last few months, our best seller has been our Vita Trilogy Ring, which has an octagonal or emerald-cut central stone, sitting between a pair of trillion-cut diamonds on the sides. This epic stone combination is paired with our signature molten effect settings and petite ball detailing laced around the ring band.” – Eliza Walter, founder of Lylie Jewellery
“A lot of our customers have been opting for lab-grown diamonds for their centre stones this past year, prioritising sustainable credentials. Lab-grown diamonds have an identical chemical composition to earth-mined diamonds but can offer complete reassurance when it comes to your carbon footprint. It’s impossible to tell the difference without advanced technology and you can get a much larger centre diamond with better clarity, colour and cut for your budget.” – Laura Kay, director and buyer at Tomfoolery London
“Each year, we witness sustainability getting stronger and stronger in a couples’ decision-making. Our clients are becoming more aware of the environmental crisis and are therefore looking to invest in an engagement ring that will both stand the test of time but also have minimal impact on the planet. As is often wrongly assumed, a conflict-free diamond does not equate to a diamond free from human rights abuses and environmental harm. To avoid any doubt over sourcing, we exclusively use lab-grown and recycled-antique diamonds.” – Eliza Walter, founder of Lylie Jewellery
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