Anna GionetWith the new decade upon us, the trendsetting team at Shane Co. is anticipating which engagement ring trends you’ll be seeing everywhere this year. Check it out!
1. Geometric Shapes
We predict Art Deco will make a comeback in 2020 — but with a modern twist. Geometric diamonds like baguette and emerald cuts will be go-tos for our new brides, with their sleek, regal look pairing well with both solitaire and vintage settings.
These diamond shapes are great for the bride who is both on-trend and classic, just like celebrity icons Jennifer Lawrence and Jennifer Lopez, who both rock emerald cut stones. Emerald cuts will be particularly popular for center stones, with baguettes reigning for accents in engagement ring settings as well as in wedding bands. Here are a few of our favorite examples of this upcoming trend:
2. Yellow Gold
Brides have officially moved away from white gold, embracing the more timeless look of yellow gold engagement rings.
We predict that in 2020, Hailey Bieber and Meghan Markle will no longer stand out for their classic yellow gold engagement rings. The on-trend metal is most often seen in solitaire settings, which became a popular style in 2019.
Brides also love yellow gold for its versatility, as it allows them to be more flexible in choosing their diamond based on color. With a yellow gold setting, having a more yellow diamond is much less noticeable. Take a look at the gorgeous yellow gold settings below for inspiration.
3. Sapphires
As we’ve seen in the past few years, brides are increasingly looking for ways to make their engagement rings more personalized and unique to stand out among their friends.
Choosing a colored stone for your center stone allows you to create a unique, personalized look without losing that engagement ring “feel.”
Sapphires in particular are a perfect alternative to diamonds, as their hardness makes them durable for everyday wear. While the traditional blue sapphire worn by Kate Middleton remains the most popular engagement ring shade, sapphires come in every color of the rainbow, and we expect brides to branch out to even more shades in 2020. The blingy sapphire engagement rings below may just change your mind about this sometimes looked-over trend.
4. Floral Halos
This year, we expect to see a resurgence of floral, Victorian-inspired engagement rings, thanks to their popularity with celebrity trendsetters.
Princess Eugenie, Lady Gaga, Elizabeth Olsen, Katy Perry, and Irina Shayk all stepped out with this style of ring in 2019 and we anticipate that the trend will only grow in 2020.
A simple band paired with a floral-inspired halo gives the ring a unique, feminine look without losing the vintage feel of the halo. We most often see this style paired with a brightly colored sapphire rather than a traditional diamond. View our favorites below.
5. Unique Solitaires
With classic solitaire engagement rings seeing a rise in popularity over the last two years, we don’t anticipate this changing much in 2020. What we do foresee is couples looking for more unique solitaire rings. Subtle accents like under-halos and east-west settings have become increasingly popular, as they stick to a classic look that puts the focus on the diamond but also adds a bit of personality. Here are some examples:
Happy 2020 from your friends in the jewelry business, and keep an eye on ShaneCo.com for more gorgeous trendsetting engagement rings!
Anna Gionet
