My now-husband proposed to me nine years ago, and despite even my own doubts, I still like my engagement ring. My engagement ring has been a constant for someone whose fashion sense has altered considerably in the same amount of time.
On paper, this vintage style—which has a cluster of rose-cut diamonds set in an Art Deco setting—wouldn’t go with my mostly minimalist clothing. It is still undoubtedly my most valued property; elaborate but not flashy, a statement without being excessive, it feels so natural to me that it could be a part of my anatomy. We were 23 when we got engaged and 24 when we got married, so it wasn’t expensive either, and our budget was next-to-nothing; Still, I can honestly say I wouldn’t change for the world.
This is why I think it’s so important to select engagement ring that reflects your personality. You mightn’t be there when your partner makes the decision, which is why I advise all my friends to make the sort of engagement ring they’d like very clear (just maybe not on the third date).
Over the years, the engagement ring market has broken many of its own rules and now offers an incredible array of rings to suit any wearer. The one downside to this, however, is knowing where to start your search. From cuts to carats, colours to clusters, there are more engagement ring styles out there than ever. So, I thought it would be a good idea to speak to an esteemed panel of experts to find our which engagement ring trends for 2023 they’re backing.
“Trends” is perhaps the wrong word—jewellery has a significantly longer lifespan than clothes or other accessories; the turnover isn’t as rapid. So, rest assured if the engagement ring style you love or already have on your finger isn’t listed here, do not be disheartened. These are merely the engagement ring trends that those in the know have highlighted as talking-points. And you can never be too informed when it comes to such a monumental purchase.
Scroll on to see the seven engagement ring trends for 2023 that experts and designers are particularly excited about.
