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It feels like 2020 has been the longest year ever! So much has happened and changed in just twelve short months, including a huge shift in the engagement ring industry. Want to know what’s changed over the last 365 days? Here’s how engagement ring styles changed in 2020
and what to expect in 2021!
Beginning of the Year: Halo Engagement Rings in White Gold
It’s no secret that the halo setting makes for a visually appealing engagement ring. Small diamonds or other gemstones encircling the center stone increases your ring’s brilliance and creates an eye-catching display. It’s also a versatile setting that can enhance the look of pretty
much any diamond cut or shape.
White gold has become an increasingly popular choice for engagement rings over the past few years but the combination with a halo setting really increased in 2019. In early 2020, halo engagement rings paired with white gold bands continued their popularity, but the trend slowly started to peter out towards the summer.
Half Way Through The Year: Yellow Gold and Oval Diamonds
2020’s halfway mark saw a significant increase in the popularity of yellow gold. People clamored to get their hands on yellow gold after becoming enamored with its warm shine and golden hue.
Another surprising change was the increased demand for oval diamonds. It’s a marked shift from the ever-popular round-brilliant and cushion cut engagement rings. Oval diamond’s elongated shape maximizes the size of a diamond and their brilliance is perfect for catching the eyes of anyone in a room.
Now: Huge Demand for Minimalist Settings
Minimalist settings have really caught on fire in the last decade. They are picture-perfect settings that guarantee the center stone is the star of the show. However, it’s also an appeal to more feminine and classic tastes as the dainty appearance of minimalist settings accentuated the curves of the finger and the brilliance of the stone. Moreover, minimalist settings speak to modern aesthetics through the stark contrast between the large brilliant stone and thin, simple band.
2021 Predictions
As we’re heading into 2021, there’s a lot of new things in store. Here are the engagement ring trends to look out for in 2021!
Continued Minimalism
Don’t expect to see the minimalist trend die down in 2021. In fact, it’s likely to increase in popularity, as minimalist ring styles are generally cost-effective due to their simplicity. Thinner bands can also make smaller stones look larger than they would if they were paired with a thicker or more intricate band.
Bands for Engagement Rings
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people to become more frugal as the economy has suffered a downturn. More couples have decided to forego the typical flashy engagement ring and substitute it with a simple band. Not only can this save money, but it can also act as a temporary symbol of your love, and be replaced with a traditional engagement ring in the future.
Vintage Styles
In 2021, we’ll be turning back time (but not to repeat 2020!). Expect to see an increase in vintage style engagement rings. This may include less common stones like rubies and sapphires. Ring settings will likely be more elaborate with some bands featuring intricate designs that were popular decades ago.
Fancy-Shaped Stones Such as Emeralds
Marking another shift to more vintage styles, we expect to see fancy-shapes taking over the engagement ring market in 2021. Emerald-shaped diamonds have always been popular with their step cuts that create an illusion of depth and the elongated rectangular shape.
Conclusion
We can’t wait to see what happens in 2021, but we know the new year will be filled with gorgeous engagement rings and blossoming love!
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Hi there! I am Emily Evert, the owner of Emily Reviews. I am 28 and live in a small town in Michigan with my boyfriend Ryan and our two pugs. I have a large family and I adore my nieces and nephews. I love reading memoirs, and learning about child development and psychology. I love watching The Game of Thrones, Teen Mom, Sister Wives and Veep. I like listening to Jason Isbell, John Prine, and other alt-country or Americana music. I created Emily Reviews as a creative outlet to share my life and the products that I love with others.
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