In the glitzy world of Hollywood, love stories and engagement rings of celebrities often captivate and influence global trends. The latest engagement rings of star couples are setting the stage for 2025. VRAI, a high-end jewelry brand known for its lab-grown diamonds, explores the upcoming celebrity engagement ring trends for the year and helps you pick the perfect style, shape, and setting for your own ring.
Horizontal Settings
Zendaya, known for her bold fashion choices, stole the spotlight at the 2025 Golden Globes with a dazzling five-carat east-west Oval solitaire engagement ring. This unique setting, where the diamond is positioned horizontally, brings a fresh twist to classic elegance. Ideal for elongated diamond shapes like Ovals, Pears, Marquises, and Emeralds, the east-west setting showcases these stones sideways, creating a distinct look. Among the anticipated trends of 2025, east-west engagement rings are making a big statement.
Unconventional Shapes
Beyond the traditional Round Brilliant cut, fancy-shaped diamonds are gaining popularity. Celebrities have been flaunting fancy-shaped Oval center stones for a while now, a trend initiated by Blake Lively. Cushion and Elongated Cushion cuts, favored by stars like Kim Kardashian and Kate Bosworth, are expected to remain highly sought-after this year. Selena Gomez’s engagement ring featuring a whimsical Marquise center stone is predicted to be a trendsetter in 2025 and beyond.
Halo and Bezel Accents
Model and musician Gabriette showcased her distinctive black diamond halo engagement ring at the end of 2024, sparking a trend for colored gemstones and halo settings. Although black diamonds might not suit everyone, halo settings, where smaller diamonds encircle the center stone, exude timeless elegance. Bezels, which securely hold the center stone with a subtle metal rim, are vintage-inspired favorites from the Art Deco era. Both halo and bezel settings are cherished for their unique aesthetics and for enhancing the appearance of the diamond, making it seem larger on the hand.
Vivid Gemstones
The fascination with colored gemstones, ignited by Jennifer Lopez’s Radiant cut pink diamond ring from Ben Affleck in 2002, remains alive and well. Colored diamonds and other vibrant gemstones continue to be a popular choice for center stones. Celebrities like Anya Taylor-Joy, Lily Collins, Rita Ora, and Megan Fox have all embraced colored gemstones in their engagement rings. With Gabriette’s black diamond ring setting a trend, the allure of colored gemstones is set to continue in 2025.
The Bigger, The Bolder
In Hollywood, when it comes to engagement rings, size matters. Larger stones are often favored, with celebrities vying for the most substantial carats. While stars like Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian have flaunted massive rocks in the past, Lady Gaga recently joined the
A dazzling solitaire engagement ring catches the eye—a stunning contrast against its unexpectedly thick yellow gold band. Traditionally, slender bands have been favored to draw focus solely on the dazzling center stone. However, a rising trend among celebrities like Roberts is the choice of wider bands or intricate metal accents. While 18k yellow gold and platinum remain popular choices, jewelers are noting a growing interest in mixed-metal engagement ring designs. This includes two-tone rings merging a yellow or rose gold band with platinum prongs.
In the realm of Hollywood’s elite, a conscious effort towards considering social and environmental impact is being made. Celebrities such as Rooney Mara, Emma Watson, Bindi Irwin, and Meghan Markle have set the stage by opting for lab-grown diamonds, recycled gold, and other responsibly sourced materials. These carefully selected rings are gaining traction in celebrity circles, transforming engagements into celebrations of sustainability alongside love—a trend that garners widespread support.
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