2024 Engagement Ring Trends

Emeralds. Blue sapphires. Rubies. These are the enduringly classic choices for colored stone engagement rings, but right now, softer shades feel fresh and modern: It’s theBarbie effect mellowing into a spectrum of muted pinks, lilac, lavender and peach.When paired with the incomparable luster of platinum—you get a palette that evokes rows of macarons in a Parisian patisserie. C’est magnifique.

The look is neither feminine nor masculine but somewhere in between. Often there is a fiercely modern component to these rings: clean, meticulous metalwork, sharp geometric motifs and icy step-cut diamonds. And wider comfort-driven bands to fit anarray of finger sizes. No binary labels are needed here—and that fact alone makes it inherently chic—especially when the ring is crafted in platinum.

Sleek. Modern. Streamlined. After so many seasons of antique-inspired designs, a platinum bezel setting offers a clean, seamless look that further enhances the brilliance of diamonds and colored gemstones. It can even be the ring’s most interesting feature—half-bezels, or even multiple bezels to contain a mosaic of diamond shapes are just a few of the possibilities. Plus, with its unmatched strength, platinum also offers extra security (and its space-age gleam is a bonus).

Simple, uncluttered, and unadorned, the latest platinum designs let the luster of the metal shine through while its natural white hue accentuates the beauty of diamonds and colored gemstones. Blade-thin bands and barely-there prongs have been in vogue for several seasons, but larger center stones need substantial settings with better stability. As such, settings with bolder proportions and stronger profiles have emerged as a preferential alternative.

On some level, an emerald-cut diamond engagement ring has always been, and forever will be, the definition of quiet luxury. Which is why an emerald-cut diamond in a platinum setting is an iconic pairing for the ages (especially since the lustrous metal is 30 times more rare than gold!). With distinctive linear facets, emerald-cut diamonds don’t rely on brilliant sparkle to make a statement. Instead, the look is implicitly discreet and elegant.

The market is currently saturated with round brilliant diamonds and ovals. Unlike other diamond shapes, “square” can take many forms, whether it’s a pillowy cushion cut or a radiant cut, with its captivating crushed-ice sparkle.The undeniable “leading lady” of this group: a princess-cut diamond, which feels “vintage” to Gen Zers, a cohort that’s spurring the resurgence of 1990s/Y2K-era fashion.As a naturally white metal, platinum is the ideal choice for enhancing a diamond’s natural fire and brilliance.

There you have it! These gorgeous platinum engagement ring styles are rising to the top for 2024. Get ready to see these trending designs in dozens of engagement announcements this year–maybe even yours!