More Than Just The Dazzle: Here's What You Should Know About Engagement Ring Trends

When it comes to engagement rings, the allure of a sparkling diamond often captures the imagination. However, in recent years, the world of engagement rings has expanded far beyond the traditional. From vintage-inspired designs to sustainable options, and a myriad of other unique trends, modern couples are exploring a dazzling array of possibilities that reflect their unique love stories.

The tradition of giving engagement rings dates back to ancient times and has evolved to symbolise love, commitment, and the promise of a shared future. It's a gesture that has survived generations, embodying the deep emotional connection between two people and the journey they are about to start together.

Here's a look at the latest engagement ring trends that are redefining what it means to say "yes" with style and substance:

Custom Engagement Rings Continue to Be Popular

Custom engagement rings have become a significant trend, with couples seeking unique designs that reflect their personal love stories and styles. Gone are the old days when couples were just content with what rings were available at the moment–and if there was an option to customise, it was very costly.

Today, Angara, an innovative company that's known as a vertically-integrated online jeweller sourcing stones, designing their own line, and manufacturing pieces in-house, enables customers to design their dream rings with its Create With Angara (CWA) feature. With over 50 precious and semi-precious gemstones, including GIA and IGI-certified stones and exotic gems like orange zircon, alexandrite, and spessartite, customers are assured that they get only the ring of their dreams.

Angara's CWA feature allows users to choose their gemstone, its cut and carat weight, , as well as design aspects such as shank style, side stones, accents, motifs, mounting type, and stone setting. They can also choose the metal type (e.g., platinum, gold) of their ring. The possibilities are endless, offering a thrilling journey of creation that ensures each ring accurately reflects the couple's uniqueness and preferences.

You can try out the award-winning Create With Angara feature on www.angara.com

Coloured Gemstone Engagement Rings Still Chic

For years, industry titans have marketed the idea that a D Flawless diamond is the ultimate expression of love and dedication, eclipsing other stunning gemstone options. Angara, however, promotes celebrating your love with colour, pushing people to break away from the idea of a single definition of perfection. The brand celebrates the beauty of inclusions in coloured gemstones, demonstrating how they remain gorgeous even with their flaws, and encouraging buyers to tell their own love story with the uniqueness and natural beauty of a gemstone engagement ring.

One of the extraordinary coloured gemstone engagement rings from Angara is their Princess Diana Inspired Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamond Halo in 14 Ct. White Gold. The ring features an oval blue sapphire in a prong setting and sits at the centre of a stunning floral halo. Princess Diana's gorgeous engagement ring inspired this oval blue sapphire ring. It is made from 14k white gold and exudes beauty and refinement.

Lab Grown Gemstones for Engagement Rings Are The Future

Lab-grown diamonds are chemically, visually, and physically identical to natural diamonds and are becoming increasingly popular due to their sustainability and affordability. Young couples desire more carats for their money, and with lab-grown diamonds costing up to 90% less than genuine gemstones, it's a smart financial choice.

Take for instance this 2.5 carat Lab-Grown Emerald-Cut Diamond Hidden Halo Classic Engagement Ring in 14 Ct. White Gold that costs under £5,000. This classic engagement ring features an emerald-cut lab-grown diamond in the centre. It is prong set on a 14-carat white gold shank with lab-grown diamond embellishments. The hidden halo around the central diamond adds to the elegance of this ring.

In addition to lab diamonds, Angara offers lab-grown gemstones (sapphire, ruby, and emerald), a unique offering that few jewellery businesses currently supply.

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Ultimately, going for a custom gemstone engagement ring means you get something unique that reflects your partner's style and your shared story. Using lab-grown gemstones or diamonds is a win-win—they're as beautiful and durable as mined gems, but are more eco-friendly and budget-friendly. Whatever ring you choose, make sure it's a celebration of your unique love.