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While weddings might have been thrown a curveball this year, true love is never canceled. That means plenty of couples will be getting engaged during the holidays and into 2021, bringing a fresh crop of ring trends into the spotlight. We asked some jewelry pros to weigh in on which shapes, stones, metals and settings will be all the rage in the coming year. Here are the nine that will be taking center stage.
1. Oval Diamonds
According to the experts at With Clarity, this shape is skyrocketing in popularity. In fact, up to 25 percent of customers are now choosing the oval shape--and it's overtaken princess shaped diamonds to become the second most requested shape!
2. Solitaire Setting
This is one of the most popular styles, and is often combined with tthinner metal bands.
3. Stackable Rings
Wide bands are proving to be the new fad as diamonds, jewels, and designs can shine throughout this particular engagement ring. "What we love even more is the ability to stack this ring with perhaps family heirlooms, or miscellaneous delicate bands for more bling to match the ring," says Madeline Fraser, founder and CEO of Gemist.
4. Rose Gold
"Rose Gold has gained tremendous popularity for engagement rings, earrings, and beyond," says Fraser. "How could we not love a little more pink in the rotation?"
5. Hidden Halo
The hidden halo style of engagement rings are becoming the most requested and popular ring style after the classic solitaire, according to the pros at With Clarity. It adds sparkle to the center diamond but in an unconventional way in that the sparkle is underneath the center diamond.
6. Colored Gemstones
Jeff Moriarty of Moriarty's Gem Art reveals that his company has been seeing a huge demand for colored gemstone engagement rings. "Many customers are choosing this because of tighter budgets," he explains. "Women are also seeing celebrities wearing more colored gemstones, which is pushing them to choose stones such as Morganite, Tanzanite and Sapphire."
7. Offset Stones
Offset stones, also known as 3 Stones, give the illusion of sparkle floating in the air, says Chris Tag, owner of Pompeii3. "These types of rings used to be worn mainly at fashion and cocktail party settings, but its popularity morphed into the wedding industry for brides who value the unconventional."
8. Vintage Rings
As Tag explains, vintage rings are incredibly diverse and unique. "It’s quite difficult to find a vintage ring with an exact duplicate of it," he says. "Vintage rings are both glamorous and timeless."
9. Yellow Gold
A little retro - a little bohemian - but mostly warm and cozy, this look is trending strong as the millennial's favorite engagement ring, says Michelle Demaree of Miss Diamond Ring.
