Engagement Ring Trends For 2019

Although the diamond solitaire remains our most popular ring, each year we see micro-trends – Couples that are looking for something a bit different. Typically, ring trends are influenced by either celebrity choices or new designs offered by top ring designers. Below, DePrisco Jewelers engagement ring specialists reflect on the micro-trends they have seen over the past year.

The Trends

TREND: Oval Cut Diamonds – Oval diamonds make a gorgeous ring. They look larger on the finger than other diamond shapes, elongate the finger and can be a bit less expensive per carat weight than the classic round diamond.

TREND: Fancy Cuts – Although the classic round solitaire diamond remains our most popular cut year after year, we’ve sold quite a few ovals, pears and cushion-cut diamonds in 2019. Celebs have been choosing a wide range of diamond shapes lately, inspiring brides-to-be in choosing non-traditional cuts that may be more aligned with their personal style.

TREND: Sapphire Accents – After Meghan Markle’s cushion-cut diamond engagement ring, we’ve seen a greater interest in this diamond cut. – Similar to Princesses Diana’s Blue Sapphire ring now worn by Kate Middleton, blue sapphires have always been popular in Boston and work beautifully as either a center stone or as accent stones around a diamond.

TREND: Mixed Metals – ArtCarved, one of our top ring designers is now offering a beautiful new line of white gold rings with hand-carved floral design in yellow or rose gold inside that adds an unexpected pop of color. This mixed-metal trend is new and something we expect to stick around. It’s an understated touch that makes a ring unique and special without being over the top.

TREND: Intricate Shoulder Accents – Floral patterns and geometric mosaic designs with accent diamonds on the ring shoulder are a thing ths year. This trend adds additional flair and style to a ring. Floral patterns can give an updated vintage look while geometric can appear more modern.

TREND: Twisted or Braided Bands –An intertwined split shank band often with pave diamond accent stones. There are a wide variety of twisted band styles available from subtle and delicate to bold and modern.

The Rings

Round Diamond Halo 3-Stone Engagement Ring

Round Diamond Halo 3-Stone Engagement Ring With Braided Damond Shank

CENTER STONE – Round Cut Diamond
BAND – 18K White Gold (available in yellow/rose gold and platinum)
TRENDS – Braided or Twisted Band + Halo + Non-traditional 3-stone designs

Oval 4-Prong Diamond Engagement Ring

Oval 4-Prong Diamond Engagement Ring with Round Diamond Accents Set Into Scalloped Diamond Details on Shoulder

CENTER STONE – Oval
BAND – 18K White Gold (available in yellow/rose gold and platinum)
TREND – Fancy Cuts + Bands with Intricate Shoulder Accents

Oval 4-Prong Diamond Engagement Ring

Oval Halo Diamond Engagement Ring with Hand-Carved Floral Pattern in Yellow Gold

CENTER STONE – Oval
BAND – 14K White Gold with Hand-Carved Floral Pattern in Yellow Gold
TRENDS – Fancy Cuts+ Halo + Mixed Metals + Braided or Twisted Bands

Pear Diamond Engagement Ring With Halo

Pear Diamond Engagement Ring With Halo And Diamond Accented Shank

CENTER STONE – PEAR
BAND – 18K White Gold (available in yellow/rose gold and platinum)
TRENDS – Fancy Cuts + Halo

Round Diamond Engagement Ring With Blue Sapphire Octagon Halo

Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Blue Sapphire Octagon Halo And 3 Row Diamond Shank

CENTER STONE – Round
BAND – 18K White Gold (available in yellow/rose gold and platinum)
TRENDS – Sapphire Accents + Halo + Intricate Shoulder Accents

Cushion-Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring

Cushion-Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring with Diamond Shank

CENTER STONE – Cushion Cut
BAND – 18K White Gold (available in yellow/rose gold and platinum)
TRENDS – Fancy Cuts

Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Octagon Halo and Diamond Shank.

CENTER STONE – Emerald Cut
BAND – 18K White Gold (available in yellow/rose gold and platinum)
TREND – Fancy Cuts + Halo