We bring you the hottest looks, shapes and styles for bridal jewelry in 2022
(Hint: Oval is Over. Go for Gold!)
Engagement and wedding jewelry trends tend to change in a similar fashion, as, well, fashion. Everyone always wants to know, What is the most popular engagement ring style? You’ll see certain runway looks one season, only to have them replaced with others the next. It’s the way the fashion world works – always looking ahead to the next look.
Jewelry tastes change in the similar way, led by what certain celebrities wear – or by a glut of too many of the same-old, same-old engagement rings. A certain level of ‘seen-that’ boredom sets in, and a new trend gradually takes over.
The next question we ask, so what is the most popular Diamond shape for an engagement ring? While the classic, round brilliant-cut diamond is still popular with many engaged couples – and probably always will be – there is a movement away from the traditional to fancier shapes and looks. For one thing, the craze for oval-shaped diamonds seems to have run its course. It was popular for several years, but it is gradually losing out to other elongated shapes. Halo settings might have seen their day.
What’s Hot
The Elongated Look
- Pear – This raindrop shape is half round brilliant and half marquise. It can be set with the pointed end facing up or down. Its shape flatters long slender fingers. We carry an extraordinary one in our exclusive collection: https://www.doverjewelry.com/classic-gia-6-48ct-pear-e-vvs2-diamond-platinum-3-stone-engagement-ring.html
- Emerald – The emerald-cut diamond captures the stone’s beauty and light. Its rectangular shape follows the length of your finger, not the width, and it will look larger on your hand than a round stone of the same carat weight. This is a popular celebrity pick. https://www.doverjewelry.com/3-41cts-gia-emerald-cut-diamond-baguette-platinum-engagement-ring.html
- Cushion – This is a modified version of an old mine cut. It looks like a cushion with cut corners – hence its name – and it has a distinct vintage vibe. It goes well in a halo setting as below: https://www.doverjewelry.com/simon-g-gia-certified-2-13ct-cushion-cut-diamond-18k-gold-halo-engagement-ring.html
- Radiant – This is a combination of a round brilliant cut and an emerald cut. It has a unique look. It has 70 facets which give it exceptional light reflection. It is modern looking, symmetrical and it available in a square or rectangular shape. We carry a spectacular radiant cut engagement ring in our collection: https://www.doverjewelry.com/estate-5-03-carat-radiant-cut-gia-certified-diamond-platinum-engagement-ring.html
- Asscher – The typical look of the Art Deco period, the Asscher cut is a step or square cut with a small table, high crown, deep pavilion and rectangular facets. The corners of the stone are cropped so that it looks almost octagonal. https://www.doverjewelry.com/gia-asscher-cut-diamond-platinum-engagement-ring.html
Metals and More
- The Return of Yellow Gold – It is back in a big way! Yellow gold is flattering on all skin types, it has a retro 80s and 90s look, and it is easy to re-size. Here is a designer contemporary 18k diamond solitaire engagement ring currently in Dover’s collection: https://www.doverjewelry.com/chimento-italian-contemporary-gia-certified-diamond-solitaire-18k-engagement-ring.html
- Two-Tone Metal – Mixed metals have been around for a while, but they are having a resurgence, as couples look for something unique. Yellow gold and platinum is the most popular pairing, but you can have platinum and rose gold, or perhaps platinum shanks with yellow or rose gold prongs. Here’s an example of a platinum engagement or cocktail diamond and emerald ring with yellow gold prongs. https://www.doverjewelry.com/gia-4.91ct-emerald-diamond-3-stone-platinum-engagement-cocktail-ring.html
- Large Center Stone – More couples are drawn to rings with large center stones, either in a solitaire or surrounded by side stones. https://www.doverjewelry.com/gia-11-06ct-diamond-sapphire-platinum-emerald-cut-filigree-engagement-ring.html
- Thin pave band – Thinner pave bands have also been getting the nod of late. They put more emphasis on the center stone or stones. https://www.doverjewelry.com/tacori-cushion-gia-diamond-platinum-engagement-ring.html
Here are more engagement ring trends we see on the horizon for 2022:
- Specialty bands, including the band and a half.
- Spiral Setting, where the band swoops around the center stone(s) in a spiral.
- Color, color, color! Colored gemstones are increasingly popular, especially in combination with diamonds.
- 3-Stone rings replace the halo.
To sum up what’s trending in bridal right now, more couples are looking for something UNIQUE and DIFFERENT to express their personalities, and they are prepared to experiment with jewelry that speaks to their individuality.
If you take a look at our collection of engagement and wedding rings, we think you’ll find something that suits you both just perfectly.