2025 Engagement Ring Trends You’ll Happily Say ‘I Do’ To

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Thinking about popping the question sometime soon (or looking to drop a few hints)? We’ve asked some of our favourite British jewellers to share what they think will be the top engagement ring trends in 2025 – and they didn’t disappoint.

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The Engagement Ring Trends Taking Over 2025

Tradition goes head-to-head with contemporary design in the new year, with rings veering between classic cuts, trilogy settings, vintage styles and colourful stone, recycled diamonds and sculptural shapes. Here are all the 2025 engagement ring trends we expect to see in 2025:

Trends At A Glance

Rub-Over Settings
East To West
Champagne Diamonds
Recycled Diamonds
Art Deco
Gemstone Accents
Toi et Moi
Three-Stone Trilogy
Sculptural Engagement Rings
Coloured Stones

1. Rub-Over (Bezel) Setting

First things first: the setting. When it comes to 2025 engagement rings, a rub-over sits high on the list of trends. ‘A rub-over, or bezel, setting is where a gemstone is set by being encased within a metal border, rather than being held in place by claws,’ explains Rachel Boston, founder of London-based label Rachel Boston Jewellery. ‘Rub-over settings are becoming increasingly popular – I personally find their minimalist, graphic quality quite elegant. You can play with the thickness of the bezel as a design feature, and simple variations on this can really change the overall feel of the ring so it is to your liking. It’s also a very secure setting, which makes it a great choice for a more active lifestyle.’

‘It’s all about the bezel setting for engagement rings in 2025,’ adds Eliza Walter, founder of LYLIE Jewellery. ‘As well as looking chic, they are also a great choice for someone with an active lifestyle, as the setting surrounds the diamond, holding it extra-securely in place.’

2. East To West

The new year will also turn jewellery trends on its head – or, well, side. ‘Setting a stone horizontally, rather than vertically as in more traditional engagement rings, is an easy and elegant way to keep the overall feel of your ring classic and minimal while still adding an element of interest,’ says Rachel. ‘I find that this works as well for a solitaire style as it does for more complex, multi-stone pieces. Just switching up the positioning of the central stone opens up a world of endless design possibilities. It feels playful but still very grown-up and timeless. This setting style works particular with more elongated stone shapes, such as emerald or radiant cuts, oval, and marquise diamonds.

‘Oval and emerald stones set east west, adds an unusual edge to an otherwise classic ring,’ emphasises British jewellery designer Jessie Thomas. ‘It’s often just enough of a hint of individuality whilst remaining steadfastly classic and timeless.’

3. Champagne Diamonds

We can also expect champagne-hued stones to remain in fashion. ‘This has been an enduring trend, and it is showing no sign of slowing down,’ confirms Rachel. ‘We are seeing many clients choose champagne or light-yellow diamonds as the central stones for their engagement ring. These paler colour diamonds are a lovely choice: they have all the fire and sparkle of a traditional white diamond, with a subtle wash of colour that gives each diamond its own distinct character. These unique diamonds work beautifully as solitaires or are also really well complimented by smaller white diamonds in trilogy or halo styles.’

4. Recycled Diamonds

And, speaking of diamonds – we can expect the rise of recycled gemstones. ‘As customers gravitate towards more sustainable options, we’ve seen a big increase in demand for recycled diamonds,’ says Rachel. ‘This can mean repurposing a client’s own heirloom diamond from a piece they’ve inherited and would like to breathe a new lease of life into, or it can mean designers directly sourcing antique diamonds and jewellery to reuse the materials and transform them into something suited to more modern tastes.’

‘Free from mining, recycled, repurposed and antique diamonds are kind on the planet, and easy on the eye,’ adds Eliza. ‘Antique diamonds (old-European-, old-mine- and cushion-cuts) allude old-world charm because they have been cut by hand (versus todays brilliant-cuts which are faceted by machine), and have a sense of Romanticism about them, with your love story being only part of their journey through time. Our clients are often drawn to the circularity of repurposed diamonds, agreeing with us that treating something already in circulation with respect by reusing it, is perhaps the most sustainable choice of all.’

5. Art Deco

A revival of the roaring twenties is also on the cards next year. ‘2025 will see the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Art Deco,’ says Laura Vann, founder of jewellery label V by Laura Vann. ‘Big brands like Fendi and Miu Miu gave nods to the era in their SS25 runways, so I think popularity for that style in engagement rings is going to increase even more over the next few months.’

6. Gemstone Accents

Teeny-tiny details will also be a big trend for 2025, as couple look to personalise their engagement rings. Enter: gemstone accents. ‘These allow for a touch of individuality whilst retaining the tradition of a diamond centrepiece,’ says Laura. ‘Emerald has been the colour of choice in recent years, but I think next year will see a rise in popularity of blue sapphire – especially in more unusual mid to light tones.’

7. Toi et Moi

Another recent trend still going strong is the toi et moi ring. ‘They’ve had a real moment this year, and I feel will continue to do so as there are so many options to make them unique,’ emphasises Lucy Crowther, gemmologist and founder of Minka Jewels. ‘Whether it’s the shape of the stones, the colours or the gemstone type. We have some pretty mega new designs coming out that we can’t wait to share.’

8. Three Stone Trilogy

But that doesn’t mean there won’t be room for the classics in 2025. ‘Classic three stone trilogy rings never go out of style and have such a beautiful sentiment: past, present and future,’ says Lucy. ‘Again, there is so much you can play with here – be it the gemstone or the shape of the metal – which makes them perfect for personalisation.’

And Eliza predicts that one trilogy ring in particular will be popular: the trefoil ring. ‘An antique design, the trefoil comes from the Latin trifolium, meaning “three-leaved plant”,’ she explains. ‘That’s how it looks – a central stone with a cluster of three smaller round stones set on either side. The trefoil has strong Romanticism roots, as it was adopted as ornamentation to masonry during the Middle Ages.’

Trilogy ring | engagement ring trends 2025

9. Sculptural Engagement Rings

More sculptural, organically-shaped designs will also rise in popularity next year. ‘Bold, avant-garde engagement rings that break from traditional expectations are expected to increase in demand over 2025,’ confirms Eliza. ‘Personal expression and individuality is celebrated through sculptural shapes, metal textures and asymmetrical arrangements.’

‘People are still looking for unique, interesting pieces that reflect their sense of style,’ adds Jessie. ‘My clients are most drawn to soft, rounded sculptural shapes that hug single diamonds. A real twist on a solitaire.’

Chunky gold ring | engagement ring trends 2025

10. Coloured Stones

And finally, we’re expecting to see the return of colour – one of the biggest engagement ring trends for 2025.’Coloured stones are still a massive hit for engagement rings set with diamonds to complement their beautiful hues,’ confirms Lucy.

‘I’m getting more requests for coloured gemstones,’ adds Jessie. ‘Sapphires and emeralds are the most popular right now. The huge variety of colours and the individuality of each stone is ideal for clients looking for a completely bespoke and unique piece.’