COVID-19 may have changed every facet of daily life, but it certainly hasn’t stopped this year’s engagement season. Designers and couples are getting more creative than ever in 2021 when it comes to engagement and wedding jewelry. Couples are eager to show off and celebrate their love with the perfect engagement rings while their wedding plans are on hold. Take a look at some of 2021’s most popular ring styles.
Unique Settings With Personal Details
Couples are finding it challenging to control marriage details these days. The one thing they can control with confidence is the personal touches of their engagement rings. This year is seeing the rise of the statement ring. Couples are trending toward unique settings that they can personalize such as the type of gemstone, a unique cut, or an unusual custom setting. It’s also a popular touch for couples to add hidden meanings, details, or inscriptions that only they know about. Proposers want to add an extra layer of meaning to the traditional wedding ring.
Band Style
Band-style engagement rings are on the rise. Brides are increasingly choosing bands that double as both an engagement and wedding ring. One reason for the two-in-one ring is the ceremony delays caused by the pandemic. It’s traditional in many European countries to skip engagement rings and go straight for wedding bands or promise rings that serve both purposes. It’s also easier and more sanitary to clean and sanitize a band-style ring rather than something with elevated gemstones.
Marriage isn’t the only reason to wear a beautiful, eye-catching ring. Kendra Scott’s collection of stylish rings make a subtle complement to any look. Their statement rings make a great addition to cocktail attire while sterling silver rings are ideal for a classic look. You can shop rings in a variety of styles including sterling silver, rose gold, and gold stackable rings, heart rings, and settings with charms. Fine and fashion jewelry pairs perfectly with bracelets and earrings, especially when customized with engraving. Whether you want custom, fashion, bridal, or statement jewelry, it’s important to wear pieces that reflect your style and personality.
Heirloom-Inspired Cuts
A big trend in 2021 is considering family tradition and legacy when shopping for the perfect engagement ring. Heirloom-inspired cuts are the perfect style trend after a year of families and loved ones being separated. Couples like the nostalgia of connecting modern love stories with the vintage details of heirloom designs. Old European cuts are a favorite choice among brides thanks to the unique faceting pattern. Because the pandemic is causing weddings to become smaller or delayed, the engagement ring is taking on more symbolic value than it used to.
Classic With A Twist
Couples are doing more virtual ring shopping than in-person shopping. Since clients can’t try on different settings, many are opting for the safety of classic styles. Couples are gravitating toward classics like solitaire, oval, and cushion cut in platinum settings that make the gemstones pop. Brides are embracing fashionable engagement designs that put a modern twist on traditional elements. Other adaptations of classic styles include stunning silhouettes and breathtaking details.
Jewelry designers have taken a creative approach to serving their clients in 2021. The trend toward virtual appointments for everything from medicine, therapy, Zoom meetings, and classes has made its way to the wedding industry. Couples are becoming more spontaneous and finding ways to expedite the proposal and engagement process. Virtual ring shopping gives clients control over the looking and buying process to keep things simple. Many couples are choosing to purchase engagement rings from smaller independent jewelers whose brand they identify with.
