This Summer’s winning engagement rings stand out from the crowd. Couples are gravitating toward designs that command attention and tell a unique story, leading to a rise in distinctive rings that are anything but cookie-cutter. Think vibrant color, unabashedly bold center stones, unexpected proportions, and playful romantic motifs.
While a wide range of personalized styles are in demand this season, certain unique design elements are trending more than the rest. From colorful rings to bold geometric designs, here are the statement-making styles to consider this Summer.
Stand-Out Color
Colorful engagement rings have been growing in popularity for several years, but this year’s crop of colors is more diverse than in years past. Classic colored stones like blue sapphires and rubies are still top choices, but they’re now joined by an array of less common options.
Many of the top gems of the moment are light, bright, and sparkly. Yellow stones, especially yellow diamonds and champagne diamonds, are particularly popular. Pink gemstones, especially pink diamonds and pink sapphires, are also in high demand.
Certain darker gemstones are also trending for Summer. Popular dark gems include black diamonds, deep blue sapphires, richly red rubies, and lush green tsavorite.
Sizable Centers
Statement centerpieces are on the rise thanks to increased demand for attention-grabbing designs. Rings with high carat center stones are trending alongside settings that create a large focal point, such as double halo settings.
These oversized designs are trending in part because they meet a desire for bold rings, but also because of the wider availability of lab-grown diamonds. Lab-grown stones cost significantly less per carat than natural diamonds, allowing people who choose lab-grown diamonds to get larger center stones without going over budget. This puts high carat weight center diamonds within reach of more people.
Perfect Pairs
Perfectly matching ring stacks are coming back in 2025. This trend is on the opposite side of the spectrum from the eclectic, mix-and-match style ring stacks that have been popular recently. Both styling options create a personalized look, but matching ring stacks have a streamlined quality that’s more appealing to those who prefer classic or minimalist designs.
Playful Florals
This Summer’s playful, floral-inspired engagement rings are perfect for the romantic at heart. The year’s trending florals are bolder than traditional floral-inspired rings, offering wider bands, larger flowers, and more color.
Many of the year’s top floral designs have a modern look, with sleek shapes and eye-catching contrast. Others take inspiration from the whimsical Art Nouveau era, a vintage period known for its curved lines and natural motifs.
Bypass Rings
Bypass rings feature a band that opens and passes by itself. This classic engagement ring style typically features a center stone in between a split band, which symbolizes two people coming together as one.
A bypass adds a fresh, sophisticated element to a ring, and this detail works well with both modern and vintage-inspired designs. Many trending bypass rings have a minimalist, sculptural look. Highly detailed, Victorian-era-inspired bypass rings are also trending.
Two Tone
Mixed metal designs have become much more popular in recent months. Two-tone rings featuring yellow gold and white gold are particularly sought after. This eye-catching combination is perfect for someone with an eye for bold, playful designs.
Elongated Shapes
Elongated stones have been growing in popularity thanks to their striking look. Oval, marquise, and pear shape diamonds are the top choices in this category. All three of these diamond shapes look larger per carat than round cut diamonds, giving them extra impact.
Unique Three Stones
Three stone engagement rings are a traditional option with beautiful meaning. The three stones in the ring represent a couple’s past, present, and future together. Couples are embracing this traditional ring style, but choosing design details that give a less traditional look.
Three stone rings with a mixture of gemstone shapes are a particularly popular choice this year. Using a blend of gemstone shapes makes this classic setting style feel more intricate, personal, and exciting.
Wide Bands
Rings with wide bands are in high demand in 2025. Wide bands stand out when compared to traditional rings, which have medium-sized bands, and rings that have trended in recent years, which often had ultra-thin bands. Thicker bands with a chunky look are popular, as are open bands that have width while still maintaining a delicate look.
Bezel Settings
Bezel settings are on the rise as couples look for alternatives to prong settings, which is the more common choice for center stones. A bezel setting holds its gemstone in place with a ring of metal that fully encloses the stone’s edges. This sleek stone setting adds a unique look and, as an added bonus, it also offers excellent protection from bumps and drops.
Asymmetry
Asymmetrical settings are on the rise as couples seek out rings with a unique look. Many of the trending asymmetrical designs have a modern, minimalistic design that allows the ring’s asymmetry to take center stage.
Icy White Metals
White gold and platinum are both surging in popularity this year, but platinum is especially in demand. This rare metal is typically less popular than white gold due to its higher cost, but many are deciding it’s worth the higher price tag.
Platinum has numerous advantages. It’s hypoallergenic and impressively durable, and its toughness makes it a particularly good choice for intricate designs. Platinum is also lower maintenance when compared to white gold, which has rhodium plating that wears off over time.
Find Your Perfect Engagement Ring at Bridal Rings Co.
Whether you’re dreaming of a bold, on-trend ring or a classic design with timeless elegance, you’ll find your perfect ring at Bridal Rings Co. Shop our selection online or visit our Los Angeles showroom to browse our rings in person. Find a ready-made design that speaks to your love story or collaborate with our experts to create a one-of-a-kind, custom-made ring.