6 Must-Know Engagement Ring Trends for 2025

No matter what side of the proposal you plan (or hope!) to be on in 2025, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with some of the biggest engagement ring trends before you begin your journey: Whether you’re just starting to look for that perfect ring for your longtime partner, dropping hints about the type of engagement ring you’d love to receive, or designing a sparkler alongside your significant other, knowing what’s in and what’s out can be a good starting point. This is especially true if you’re shopping without any preexisting jewelry preferences. 

That being said, you certainly don’t have to let the latest trends dictate your engagement ring decisions. This is a piece of jewelry that you or your partner intend to wear for years and years, so you shouldn’t feel pressured to choose a design simply because it’s what everyone else wants. “I think one of the most defining and meaningful aspects of your engagement ring is that it’s about what you like,” says jeweler Susie Saltzman. “Trends come and go, and others may get tired of certain styles or design details, but I really try to have a creative enough approach that I won’t tire of what I am designing and neither will those who look to my work for inspiration!” 

Ready to start your engagement ring shopping journey? From chunky bands and unique diamond cuts to three-stone settings and minimalist designs, these are the six engagement ring trends that jewelers say will reign supreme in 2025.

Chunky Bands

Dainty engagement rings have been the go-to for years, says Saltzman, but that trend is officially on its way out. “We have been seeing delicate designs with dainty, thin bands for years now, so it doesn’t surprise me that people’s craving for something ‘different’ is being satisfied by chunkier, bolder settings,” she notes. Expect to see wider, bulkier shapes on offer (for both engagement rings and wedding bands), particularly when paired with single stones.

Jeweler Shahla Karimi echoes that sentiment, saying, “We’re seeing a shift toward larger and more striking engagement rings, even as gold prices rise. Couples are viewing these rings not just as symbols of love but also as investments.”

Three-Stone Rings

More really is more when it comes to engagement rings in 2025, but instead of larger center stones, jeweler Stephanie Gottlieb believes duos will look to three-stone settings. “Three-stone rings are on the rise again, with side stone choices like trapezoids, epaulettes, pears, and rounds,” she explains. “This setting style allows couples to play with different shapes, adding a larger overall size appearance, and a mix of vintage and contemporary elements, making the ring both timeless and unique.”

Daniela Tarantino agrees, adding that these configurations aren’t just beautiful—they’re also meaningful. “Three-stone engagement rings, also known as trilogy rings, are timeless designs with a center stone flanked by two smaller stones. Each stone often symbolizes a couple’s past, present, and future.”

Bezel Settings

It’s not just the bands and the number of stones that are going to change in 2025; how diamonds are set within an engagement ring will likely shift, too. “I wouldn’t be surprised if there is also an uptick in bezel settings versus delicate traditional prong settings,” says Saltzman.

Karimi has seen an increase in requests for bezel settings, too—so much so that her brand debuted a new “sloping semi-bezel” setting in November 2024 to further appeal to these shoppers.

A Shift Away From Ovals

For years, everyone wanted an oval-cut diamond sitting pretty in their engagement ring, and while there’s nothing wrong with this shape, it just won’t be the go-to in 2025 and beyond. Saltzman notes that emerald-cut diamonds are becoming far more popular amongst her clients. For Karimi and her team, the request has been for more princess-cut diamonds—she notes that setting these stones in a traditional diamond orientation is a great way to keep the looking feeling fresh. 

Jeweler Michelle Oh, on the other hand, has seen more clients ask for radiant-cut diamonds. “An increasing number are opting for radiant cut stones as a sparkly, elongated alternative [to the oval],” Oh explains.

Elongated Antique-Cut Diamonds

Both Saltzman and Gottlieb have been fielding requests for antique cushion-cut diamonds from their clients, and they expect shoppers will continue to ask for them well into 2025 and beyond. “I think the elongated antique cushion cut diamond appeals to the masses for this reason. Antique diamonds are inherently unique and can be very different from one to the next, in terms of shape, faceting arrangement, length to width ratio, depth, and color,” Saltzman says. “They are far less ‘standardized’ in shape than modern cut diamonds, again more or less guaranteeing that no two antique old mine diamonds, for example, look the same. Designing around an already unique, one of a kind diamond, ensures that your ring is going to be different from your friends, and I think that element of exclusivity (that you have something no one else can get a carbon copy of) really appeals to most couples.” 

Gottlieb adds, “Their vintage charm and soft, rounded edges give a romantic feel that many couples are gravitating towards.”

Colorful Center Stones

Whether it’s a colored diamond or a gemstone, our jewelers have been fielding more and more requests for engagement rings with colorful center stones. “There is a noticeable trend of customers opting for bright, bold-colored stones,” says Oh. “[They’re] shifting away from traditional diamonds and mixing in vibrant hues. Emerald green remains a favorite, but we’ve recently had a rise in requests for orange, peach, purple, and even a few rubies. We love that this creates individuality with every design.”

Tarantino notes, “Colored gemstones bring a fresh and playful touch to engagement rings.” They frequently see these used as an engagement ring’s center stone or as accents to a classic diamond—either way, they “add individuality and vibrancy” to a setting, says Tarantino.