Wedding Ring Tales – Latest Trends & Designs

Whether you are looking for a vintage European engagement ring or a regale contemporary culture-inspired stone setting, there are plenty of options for bridal rings out there. Here are 7 top-end engagement ring designs that will dazzle on any finger, no matter which part of the world you live in.

Symmetrical Floral accents

With stones set in a series-like petal designs, the floral accent engagement rings are always popular. The blooming design gets their inspiration from the shapes of rose petals and lotus flaps. They are mostly round and curved to complement the metal band. They maybe either single loop or double loop with an engraved name and design.

These truly feminine rings get a whimsical look by stringing diamonds and rubies in a vine over the white gold or platinum metal.

Coloured Diamonds and Gems

Nowadays, there are more colours on display in engagement ring gallery than ever before. Colourful diamonds in vibrant shades such as rosy pink, dazzling yellow, electrifying blue, purple and even light green make a wonderful collection of gemstones. You can make a bold statement with black diamonds, paired with turquoise or sapphire.

Go a step further and pick multi-coloured gemstones such as Alexandrite or a Peridot. These together exhibit illusive optical phenomenon like cat’s eye effect and iridescence.

Square Ring bands

Sleek and practical, square engagement bands sit comfortably over fingers. These rings are perfect for the working girl as they don’t pinch the skin, or squeeze between the two fingers, leaving marks. It could have a central stone setting with a single claw.

Mixed Metal Halos

Upgrade your fetish for gold into a sparkling affair by clubbing an intricate twist of diamond band over a white gold ring. Seemingly inspired from divine halos, there are many options when it comes to closing on halo ring designs. Platinum, rose gold and yellow gold can also work for metal halo engagement rings.

Pearls and Vintage Accents

If you are not comfortable with too much dazzle and attention, opt for a vintage pearl centre ring with diamonds lining the sides. Fancy designs in floral, oval and cabochon make an everlasting impression without sounding too sensational!

Breathtaking Side views

If you are rounding up for a heavy stone-laden engagement ring for a special occasion, try exquisite side setting with customised designs. The design looks elegant from all sides, not just from the front. The use of twisted bands makes the ring sit comfortably on your finger without feeling too gaudy.

Handwritten Bows

Customisation is the flavour of the season, and hand-carved messages on bands make the gesture even more special. Bows are studded by zircon diamonds with a colourful gemstone at the centre. There are three-stone settings symbolising the past, present and future. This setting is further studded by pear shapes or marquise diamonds, giving those slim and slender fingers a reason to look more fashionable.

There are many more designs, especially from the asymmetrical series and vibrant colour gemstones that you could look out for. The market is huge for those who are looking for gemstone-studded engagement rings.