An engagement ring is arguably the most important ring you’ll buy in your life. It’s tied to an exciting proposal, and as wedding rings tend to be plainer, it will still be a statement piece throughout the marriage. For the past few years, and sure to be continuing into 2025 and beyond, the desire for personalised engagement rings has been growing. It’s becoming more common for couples to pick the ring together instead of it all being a surprise from the one proposing, and they’re looking for something that symbolises their relationship. If you’re looking for a completely unexpected proposal, you could always propose with a placeholder ring and then choose a permanent ring together as your first task as an engaged couple.
A single diamond solitaire ring like this beautiful piece will always be a classic for a reason and still suits many couples. Alongside classic choices, there is a growing taste for unique cuts and gems so couples can choose a ring that’s ‘them’ as we mentioned above. This desire may be partly influenced by social media, too, with couples wanting to have a unique ring that stands out in their engagement post.
How Colour Options are Changing
The metal chosen for the bands of rings is changing, with platinum and white gold on the rise. These metals give a sleek, modern look, which many couples like, and provide an interesting contrast when paired with a yellow gold wedding ring. Rose gold is also growing in popularity due to its versatile look for styling the ring and the fact that it suits most skin tones. It works best when paired with a silver wedding band and can be textured as in this leaf ring, so the design choices are almost endless.
When it comes to the gemstone of the ring, there’s a growing trend towards brighter colours over white diamonds. Again, likely due to a desire for individuality in rings, less traditional stones such as sapphires and tourmalines are becoming a trend. In particular, green and peach stone colours are popular choices in 2025. Coloured gemstones also offer a way to tell your love story through the ring. You could combine your birthstones, for example, or choose the birthstone for the month you met. Each gemstone also represents certain qualities, so you can express a key part of your story or your values as a couple. For example, blue sapphires, as made famous by Princess Diana and now Kate Middleton, show you’re honest and loyal. In medieval times, they were also thought to protect rulers from harm. Beautiful green emeralds represent growth and balance, so you could be showing your partner that you’ve put the work in and grown together to create a great relationship. Coloured gemstones can also reflect certain chakras, such as blue for the throat chakra, encouraging good communication, so consider this aspect too if you and your partner are spiritual.
For those who want to stick with diamonds but are also looking for a unique ring, many couples are turning to champagne or salt-and-pepper diamonds. Champagne diamonds blend in with a copper or rose gold band for those who don’t like large statement rings but still want a touch of elegance. Salt-and-pepper diamonds include a number of flaws that give them a cloudy look, and many couples like the character and talking point this provides. They’re also more affordable than traditional clear diamonds.
The Rise in Eco-Conscious Choices
As we become more aware of our impact on the planet as consumers, many couples are looking for ways to make their engagement ring shopping more sustainable. There are a few ways jewellers are jumping on this trend. Lab-grown diamonds have been around for a while now, and their popularity continues to grow in 2025. Their popularity can be attributed to their reduced carbon footprint and ethical production at a lower price compared to traditional diamonds. Other couples are seeking out recycled or antique diamonds in 2025 and often transform inherited rings into modern pieces, keeping the beautiful vintage stone and updating the band. Antique diamonds are typically hand-cut, so they have a visual appeal as well as being sustainable.
Many jewellers now offer recycled metals to lower their carbon footprint. Gold is available from many sources, from old jewellery to dental fillings, so it makes sense to melt it down and use it again rather than mining for more. Gold can be reused several times without losing structural integrity and shine. Silver is also readily available for recycling from medical appliances and electronics, and can be melted and re-alloyed to create sterling silver that’s just as hardy as it was the first time.
These 2025 trends show that the most important thing is to choose an engagement ring that’s right for you, and it’s easier than ever with all the options available. At Vinny & Charles, we have a range of quality engagement rings at great prices, and we take sustainability seriously with gold recycling and planting trees for each order. Browse our engagement ring range here.
