Most Popular Engagement Ring Trends for 2022

 

Among the excitements of getting married, the experience of buying the engagement ring stands out. Whether you are shopping with your soon-to-be spouse or alone, we have some popular trends to share with you.

In 2022, the most popular engagement rings are the ones that blend a few trends. While there are too many designs to explore, here are the engagement ring styles that are forecasted to be dominant this year.

You and I or Toi et Moi Rings

Recently our screens have focused too much on celebrity engagement rings with multiple stones. From Megan Fox to Emily Ratajkowski, most newly engaged celebrities have endorsed rings with double (and even triple!) stones. The popularity of these rings is driven by the choice to bring two or more gems together to create a unique combination.

Officially known as the Toi Et Moi design, this style has timeless symbolism and has been around for centuries. What is happening now is the resurgence of the style as couples are noticing how stones paired together can accentuate each other's beauty, just like the couple.

Genderless Engagement Ring

As the world has shown more acceptance to the LGBT community and is acknowledging gender neutrality, gender-neutral engagement rings are becoming readily available. Stylists believe that simpler, gender-fluid designs will continue to lead the pack. Even some of the leading Hollywood ladies like Dua Lipa, Bella Hadid, and Kylie Jenner are making these rings popular.

In 2022, women are choosing chunkier-styled engagement rings traditionally deemed acceptable for men. While the dainty engagement rings still seem to be popular, if you want to go bold with an expression of love, bolder genderless engagement rings are for you.

Colorful Gemstones

Have you witnessed the sparkle of colorful lab grown diamonds?

If not, then you are missing a lot. The year 2022 is exciting for colorful stones as they are gaining the attention of couples who are open to looking beyond colorless diamonds. Particularly emerald, sapphire, and morganite are having a moment. Couples looking for bold and bright engagement rings to represent their love story are going for colorful gemstones.

Another reason for the rising popularity of colorful gemstones is their increasing use in bridal gowns. Prospective brides are choosing engagement rings that accentuate their overall wedding dress. This is the reason why non-diamond rings are rising in popularity. According to market research, the demand for emerald stone rings increased by 115% in December 2021 and is expected to double in 2022.

Vintage Inspired Engagement Rings 

Have you paid attention to the fashion trends in the past few months? If you did, you must have experienced how thrifting and vintage finds are making a blasting comeback in the industry.

While not all of us are lucky enough to have a one-of-a-kind, family heirloom piece to be part of the marriage proposal, vintage-inspired engagement rings offer the same style. These rings are popular in 2022 because their relevance is associated with sentimental value. The unique design of such an engagement ring offers an emotional connection with a special person like a mother, grandmother, or aunt.

Among the popular trends in engagement ring search is the vintage style ring bands crafted with hand engraving, milgrain, draping, or filigree designs. If you want to add your style to the engagement ring while embedding a sentimental value to it, this is the appropriate ring type for you.

In 2021, the sale of vintage engagement rings has increased by 118%. Brides who play it safe choose cushion cut engagement rings as they remain a safe and timeless choice.

Oval Engagement Rings

With lab-grown diamonds getting popular, it is possible to get oval-shaped engagement rings within budget. Such shape is chosen by brides who wish to adorn rings that draw attention to their fingers and make them appear longer. The soft and oblong shape of oval engagement rings is ideal for such use. Also, an oval-shaped diamond can be paired with additional stones and clubbed with a decorated band to create a luxurious look.

Women who prefer more flirty and feminine stones are choosing solitaire ovals as they look adorable and not too flashy. Lana Condor’s stunning oval rock set in a yellow gold band was an eye-catcher at the beginning of 2022.

Black Engagement Rings

We end our list with a trend that couples are embracing to break the mold in 2022. Black-stone engagement rings are one-of-kind settings that are fast becoming the choice of new-age couples. In January 2022 alone, there is a 47% increase in the purchase of these engagement rings. As the craze to buy diamonds online is increasing, jewelry stores are also pushing unconventional engagement rings. You might have seen such an engagement ring on Carrie Bradshaw.

We hope these engagement ring trends will help you pick the right choice to celebrate your love and union as a couple.