Shopping for engagement rings can be difficult, so it’s sometimes helpful to be inspired by existing trends. While inspiration is amazing, we would caution you against leaning too far into any trend, as you want to choose your preferred engagement ring style because you love it, not because it has been trending. Trend cycles all eventually end, and we want you to love your engagement ring forever. Some trends will end up looking dated, which is not what you want for a piece of jewellery you will want to wear every day. That being said, we have compiled a list of the most sought-after engagement ring trends and styles of 2022 so far, so you can get inspired.

Toi et Moi Engagement Ring

Toi et Moi

‘Toi et moi’ means ‘you and me’ in French. A toi et moi ring consists of a band with two gemstones, such as a diamond and pearl side by side. These rings are versatile and can offer a lot of opportunities for customisation through type of gemstone, cut, colour and setting. The two gemstones are meant to represent you and your partner, so many people opt for birth stones. This is a good trend to be inspired by as you can make it totally your own through choosing the stones, the cut and the setting. Toi et moi engagement rings are also a great option as they can also feature tilted stones which are popular at the moment.

Gender Neutral Engagement Ring

Gender neutral rings

Simple, gender-neutral rings have been gaining more traction and there are more of them available on the market. If you are looking for a simple, classic band with a personal touch, gender neutral rings are a great option. Everyone should have an engagement ring that they love, feel comfortable with, and reflects them individually. This is when gender-neutral rings are a great option.

Colourful Gemstone Engagement Ring Trend

Colourful gemstones

While the classic colourless diamond is still an engagement ring staple, more and more people are choosing coloured gemstones to replace their sparkling diamonds. Coloured gemstones leave room for individuality and personal taste. They can be incredibly beautiful and timeless, while offering a refreshing splash of colour.

Stacked Engagement Rings

Stacked Engagement Rings

We are seeing more and more stacked engagement rings and contoured stacks on the market. A contoured stack is when you stack one ring on top of the other and they fit seamlessly together. Usually both rings would be made custom for you, so that you get a seamless fit. The two contoured stacks make the gemstone the centrepiece and they also leave room for individuality and stylisation.

Oval Engagement Ring Style

Oval Shaped Engagement Rings

Oval shaped diamonds are increasing in popularity, with more and more celebrities jumping on the trend. Oval shaped gemstones can range from simplistic, with a high-quality oval-cut diamond being the centrepiece on a thin band or can be the sparkling heart of a more ornate design. While oval shaped gems on engagement rings are trending at the moment, they are a timeless and simple design that many people love.

Black Gem Stone Engagement Ring

Black Stone Engagement Rings

Black stone engagement rings are a unique and bold twist on the classic engagement rings we are so used to seeing. They can be cut in different was and adorned with other gemstones to suit your taste. Black stone engagement rings break the mould of the traditional engagement ring, and are an exciting trend to see people playing with.

Black stone engagement rings are classy, yet fairly uncommon. If you have a style of cut of black stone that you love, get in touch and we can create it for you. 

 

Working with W. E Clark and Son on a bespoke engagement ring

If you have found yourself inspired by one of these engagement ring trends, we can help you source a ring off the shelf from any of our extensive in-house collections.
We can also help you create the engagement ring of your dreams using our professional team of designers and jewellers. We recommend that you use one (or more) of these trends as a jumping off point to inspire your ring. You can bring your own unique twist to any of these trends to make it truly your own, and to ensure that your ring will stand the test of time, even if these trends have passed. If you're in need of further inspiraton then check out our engagement rings guide