Latest Engagement and Wedding Ring Trends You Need to Know

For couples who prefer a larger centre stone, lab-grown diamonds can offer more choice within a given budget than comparable natural diamonds. The final price depends on the diamond's size, quality and the ring setting, so compare individual specifications rather than assume a fixed saving.

Lab-grown diamonds are diamonds, created in a controlled environment rather than formed naturally in the earth. Moissanite is a different gemstone with its own appearance and properties. If you are deciding between diamond options, our lab-grown versus natural diamond guide explains the main considerations. You can also browse lab-grown diamond engagement rings and moissanite engagement rings to compare designs.

Toi et Moi rings feature two stones side by side rather than a single centre stone. The stones can differ in shape, size or colour, allowing the design to reflect two individual preferences. Cluster rings use a group of stones to create a more detailed outline. Read our Toi et Moi ring guide to explore the two-stone style in more detail.

Eternity rings feature diamonds or gemstones around all or part of a band. They can be worn as an engagement ring, a wedding band or a separate ring, depending on personal preference. Their continuous appearance offers a different look from a classic solitaire design. Before choosing one for regular wear, compare comfort, stone coverage and the design's resizing options with your jeweller.

Step-cut diamonds, including emerald and baguette cuts, create a pattern of broad, mirror-like reflections. They can complement a vintage-inspired design or give a modern setting a more geometric appearance. Compare the proportions and appearance of individual stones to find the look you prefer. Browse our emerald-cut engagement rings for design inspiration.

An engagement ring with a coloured gemstone can reflect a favourite colour, a birthstone or a personal memory. Options such as sapphire, coloured diamond and morganite have different properties and care needs. If you intend to wear the ring regularly, discuss the stone's suitability and setting with your jeweller. Explore bespoke engagement ring design if you would like to develop an individual combination.

An oval diamond creates an elongated outline and can suit a wide range of settings, from a simple solitaire to a trilogy design. Compare the length-to-width ratio, symmetry and appearance of the individual stone, as two oval diamonds of the same carat weight can look quite different. Explore oval engagement rings to compare current designs.

Consider how the finished ring will sit beside your wedding band as well as how it looks on its own. Our oval versus round comparison explains the visual and practical differences between the two shapes.

A three-stone engagement ring, also called a trilogy ring, places a centre stone between two side stones. Its proportions can vary considerably: smaller side stones emphasise the centre, while a more balanced arrangement creates a broader appearance across the finger. Oval, round and step-cut stones can each give the design a different character.

If you are comparing trilogy designs, look at the balance between the stones, the height of the setting and whether your preferred wedding band can sit comfortably alongside it. Explore trilogy engagement rings to compare current Avita designs.

Yellow gemstones can bring a warmer colour to an engagement ring, but yellow diamond, yellow sapphire and citrine are different materials with different properties. Consider the particular stone and setting rather than choosing by colour alone.

Citrine is a quartz gemstone, and much of the citrine sold in jewellery is produced by heat-treating other quartz. Its colour alone does not establish rarity or value. Before choosing a coloured stone for regular wear, ask about its identity, treatment, care requirements and a suitable setting.

If sourcing and environmental impact matter to you, ask specific questions about the diamond or gemstone and the metal used in the ring. A lab-grown diamond is not automatically proof of a lower environmental impact or an ethical supply chain; those claims need evidence about the particular producer and supply chain.

Compare the available documentation and choose the stone, setting and budget that suit you. For a clearer explanation of the options, read our lab-grown versus natural diamond guide.

Sapphire, moissanite and other coloured gemstones offer alternatives to a diamond centre stone. Each has its own appearance and care needs, so the choice should go beyond colour or price. Moissanite is not a diamond, and different gemstones vary in their resistance to scratching and other forms of damage.

For an engagement ring intended for regular wear, discuss the stone's suitability, any treatments and the setting with your jeweller. A coloured gemstone can be a personal choice without needing to follow a particular trend.

Sculptural engagement rings draw attention to the shape of the setting and band as well as the centre stone. A wider or more substantial band can create a different appearance from a slim setting. Compare band width, profile and comfort on your hand, and check how the design sits beside your preferred wedding band.