The Most Popular Engagement Rings for 2018

It’s often said that love is eternal, and although it may be true that a marriage between soulmates can last a lifetime, the same can not be said about the ever changing world of wedding trends. From venue themes, to bridal gowns, to flower arrangements, every last detail and element of wedding planning is constantly changing and evolving. And this is certainly no less true when it comes to engagement ring trends. While one year an elegant princess cut solitaire ring may be all the rage, the next an oval vintage inspired wedding band may be dazzling everyone on Pinterest boards up and down the country.

To help keep you up to date and ahead of 2018’s engagement ring trends, here at Shining Diamonds we’ve created the ultimate diamond guide to help you dazzle your friends and family with the most beautiful and elegant designs of the year.

Diamond Trilogy Engagement Rings

As Prince Harry announced his engagement to the gorgeous Meghan Markle during a sunny November morning, the world watched and fell in love with the new royal couple. But it wasn’t just their fairytale romance that had everyone swooning. Meghan’s glittering 3 stone diamond engagement ring, complete with a dainty gold band was heart stoppingly beautiful, and swiftly become the ‘It’ ring of 2018.

 

Image credit: Vanity Fair

 

Gemstone Halo Engagement Rings

As the world reeled from the exciting news of Meghan and Harry’s whirlwind engagement, little did we know we were to be swept of our feet again with yet another royal engagement. When Princess Eugenie announced her engagement to Jack Brooksbanks the world ogled her bretaking halo engagement ring with wonder. From the gold band, to the glistening pink sapphire, it’s uniqueness shone out for all to see, making it one of the most popular bridal designs for 2018 engagement rings.

 

Image Credit: Hello Magazine

 

Art Deco Gemstone Rings

According to the latest stats from Pinterest, the diamond is out and the gemstone is officially in. With ‘art deco’ engagement rings up 173% in searches over the last year, 2018 is set to be a roaring year. So expect to see luxurious, statement engagement rings adorning the ring fingers of women up and down the country as the dazzling design of art deco sweeps the nation into a frenzy.

 

Image credit: People

 

Men’s Plain Metal Engagement Rings

When the ‘Galway Girl’ singer got engaged to girlfriend Cherry Seaborn, our hearts melted ever so slightly at the sight of these two adorable love birds. And just when we thought we couldn’t be any more in love with this couple, Ed Sheeran announced that he too wore an engagement ring as a symbol of equality and as way to celebrate their love. With Ed being the romantic role model for millions of men across the globe, we predict that 2018 may just well become the year of the ‘Men’s Engagement Band’.

 

Image Credit: Sky News

If you’re looking to propose this year in the most stylish way possible, why not book an appointment at our showroom and we’ll help you find the perfect ring for that special someone.