From iconic classics to artistic twists, here’s what’s defining modern love this year in the world of fine jewelry.
As more couples prioritize personal expression and timeless quality, 2025’s engagement ring trends reflect a powerful blend of elegance, sentiment, and style. In Los Angeles—where design, fashion, and storytelling intersect—these are the top 10 trends that we at Concierge Diamonds are seeing in custom engagement rings right now.
Whether you’re beginning your search or ready to start designing, let this guide inspire the next chapter of your love story.
1. Yellow Gold Is Officially Back
Rich, warm, and timeless—yellow gold is reclaiming its place in fine jewelry. Modern interpretations include:
- Thin, polished bands for a minimalist look
- Vintage-inspired textures like milgrain or hand engraving
- Paired with colorless diamonds for high contrast
It’s particularly beautiful with antique cuts like old euros or old mine cuts.
2. The Solitaire: The Little Black Dress of Rings
After years of ornate styles, many couples are returning to the solitaire setting—but not for lack of imagination.
In 2025, the solitaire is being embraced as the ultimate foundation for personal style:
- It pairs effortlessly with stacking bands and fashion rings
- Works in every metal, from platinum to rose gold
- Elevates the stone as the centerpiece of the design
Just like a black dress, it adapts to any style, mood, or moment.
Whether you're understated or bold, a well-cut diamond in a beautifully balanced solitaire setting is always in style.
3. Elongated Cuts Are the New Classic
Longer diamond shapes—oval, emerald, marquise, elongated cushion, radiant—continue to dominate in 2025. These cuts:
- Offer greater finger coverage and visual length
- Feel elegant and fashion-forward
- Look stunning in solitaire or three-stone settings
They’re graceful, flattering, and always photograph beautifully.
4. The Rise of Sculptural Settings
Think beyond the prong. Today’s couples are drawn to architectural, modern settings that highlight craftsmanship:
- Tension-style mounts
- Twisted metal bands
- Fluid, asymmetrical forms
These artistic designs blend form and function—perfect for those who want something bold but wearable.
5. Hidden Details and Personal Touches
Not every design element needs to be front-and-center. More rings this year feature:
- Hidden halos or accent stones
- Hand-engraved messages inside the band
- Signature design elements only the wearer knows about
These are the details that make a ring feel intimately yours.
6. Three-Stone Rings with a Twist
The “past, present, future” symbolism of three-stone rings never fades—but the 2025 version is more dynamic:
- Graduated sizes for dimension
- Fancy-shaped side stones (trillion, trapezoid, epaulet)
- Mixing antique and modern cuts for texture and contrast
Perfect for couples who love symbolism and standout design.
7. East-West Settings
Turning a classic shape sideways can instantly modernize your ring. Popular east-west center stones include:
- Oval
- Emerald
- Marquise
This setting feels both contemporary and minimal, with an eye-catching silhouette.
8. The Toi et Moi Renaissance
This two-stone style—meaning “you and me” in French—offers a symbolic twist on tradition. Popular pairings include:
- Pear + round
- Emerald + cushion
- Mined diamond + family heirloom stone
This trend is ideal for couples looking to blend stories, styles, or cultural heritage in one ring.
9. Vintage Influence, Modern Execution
From art deco geometry to Edwardian engraving, vintage-inspired rings are still major—but with a twist:
- Precision-cut stones for better light performance
- Streamlined proportions for today’s wearability
- Modernized antique settings with updated craftsmanship
These designs feel rich with history but ready for the present.
10. More Couples Are Designing the Ring Together
The old-fashioned surprise proposal is evolving. In 2025, couples are:
- Collaborating on custom design
- Proposing with a loose diamond or a temporary setting
- Adding shared symbols into the final ring
It’s not just about the “yes”—it’s about co-creating something meaningful from the very beginning.
Ready to Design Your Own Ring?
The beauty of 2025’s engagement ring trends is how flexible, personalized, and expressive they are. Whether you love timeless solitaires or want something truly one-of-a-kind, your ring should reflect your story—and your style.
Book a private consultation at our Los Angeles offices or online. We’ll walk you through the diamond selection, design process and computer animated drawings to create a dream piece that’s truly yours.