If you are planning a romantic proposal you need to know where to start. 2020 is the start of a new decade and often the start of new trends. We are still seeing the vintage looks with intimate details and unique twists on classic looks through this new year and new decade.
Six styles that are certain to dominate:
1. Vintage Styles
Sylvie rose gold vintage style engagement ring
Nothing evokes a sense of romance quite like vintage styles. Antique rings often feature highly intricate and ornate details. And it's easy to understand why vintage rings are so popular. These vintage looks offer a sense of romance and elegance. Plus, their vintage style gives the ring a timeless appeal that will fit in with any time period past, present or future.
Vintage styles span a number of eras, from the Victorian era, through the art deco era, so the style offers a vast number of styles to choose from,, ensuring that you can find a style that is your perfect fit.
2. Fancy Shaped Center Diamonds
McCaskill & Company Signature Collection asscher cut engagement ring with wedding band
An estimated 70% of all diamonds sold throughout history have featured round diamond. Nevertheless, fancy shapes (any shape other than round diamonds) topped ring trends in 2019, as demand for pear shapes and marquise-shaped diamonds surged.
We are confident that popularity for this trend will continue and grown into the new decade. Consumer preferences have been increasingly shifting toward oval diamonds in the early 2020s. We have also seen increased interest in emerald-cut diamonds. And with the renaissance of art deco, we can also anticipate a resurgence of art deco fave, asscher cut diamonds.
3. Pop of Color
Michael Bondanza blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring
Out with the old and in with the new. Couples are putting their own twist on classic engagement rings. We've seen a distinct lift in interest for colorful center stones, and a shift away from white engagement rings in favor of rose and yellow gold. This trend is likely to continue to grow as we enter the new decade.
4. Shifting to Solitaire
Alex Sepkus yellow gold solitaire engagement ring
Solitaires are a fundamentally classic style, so this is not so much a trend in itself, but it does indicate the end of an era.
Halos have dominated engagement rings for the past decade, however, in 2019 we've seen a shift toward solitaire style rings. Although halos will always remain popular, the era of ubiquitous halos is drawing to a close. We expect that this shift will continue, as more brides gravitate to solitaire style engagement rings. Likewise, we will also likely see a turn toward thing bands with a bold center stone.
5. Halo, Goodbye?
Sylvie white gold hidden halo engagement ring
Nevertheless, halo engagement rings won't be forgotten entirely. Subtle, hidden halos have gained popularity over the past year. We expect that this trend will explode as we enter the new decade.
6. Bold Bands
Oscar Heyman Brothers wedding bands
Whether paired with an engagement ring or worn on their own, we've also seen a push toward dazzling wedding bands. These rings bring drama and bold design to any engagement ring. This trend is likely to persist into the 2020s.
Stop in to our intimate Bridal Design Gallery located in Destin, Florida and shop our many designers: Forevermark, Henri Daussi, Sylvie, Kirk Kara, Kwiat, Simon G and so many more. We can help you find the perfect diamond or colored gemstone whether you are wanting a custom engagement ring and wedding band or find one that will just be perfect. We will help you find the ring that will have her saying "yes!"
