Of all the things we follow trends for, engagement rings and wedding bands might be the most interesting. After all, this isn't exactly a purchase you plan on replacing next season. But just like fashion, fine jewelry has its own evolving tastes, with certain diamond cuts, settings, and designs becoming more popular each year. And 2027 is giving us plenty to talk about. Some of last year's favorites, including thicker bands and east-west settings, aren't going anywhere, though the newer interpretations are taking things up a notch. And as always, traditional styles are finding their way back into the conversation, only this time we're looking at them a little differently. Think diamonds suspended in unexpected positions, or vintage-inspired settings that bring a little more glamour to familiar cuts.
So whether you're shopping for an engagement ring, searching for the perfect wedding band, or simply collecting inspiration despite having no engagement plans in sight (guilty), we've rounded up the 8 engagement ring and wedding band trends worth knowing about this upcoming year.
Suspended Stones
The space around a diamond isn't usually what catches your eye in an engagement ring. With suspended settings, it might be. We're seeing stones lifted slightly above the band, leaving just enough open space to give the whole ring a more sculptural, almost architectural feel. It's a small change in construction that gives the diamond the presence of a framed object rather than a solitaire held up on prongs. Elongated cuts like radiants and cushions are especially good at it, standing tall on the finger, and a thicker band only adds to the effect. There's something a little retro about it, too, with shades of a 1970s cocktail ring, though the clean lines keep it feeling current. We love the idea of wearing one with a channel-set wedding band, giving the whole stack the look of a single sculptural piece.
Open-Band Toi et Moi
The Toi et Moi has always been a bit of a rule-breaker when it comes to engagement rings. After all, why have one center stone when you could have two? But now that the style has become something of a modern classic, we're seeing a new interpretation that gives each diamond a little breathing room. Enter the open-band Toi et Moi, where the stones sit at opposite ends of the band rather than nestled together. Open rings and bands have been having a moment in jewelry more generally, and this feels like a natural extension of that. The space between the stones is part of what makes the design so interesting, particularly when one is a diamond and the other is a colorful sapphire or emerald. There's so much room for experimentation. Plus, it's a fun way to play with two completely different stones without either getting lost in the setting.
Vintage-Inspired Settings
Part of the beauty of antique jewelry is how much attention was paid to the setting itself. A diamond was rarely just a diamond. It might be surrounded by a halo of smaller stones, framed by intricate metalwork, or arranged in a shape that feels more like a piece of decorative art than a conventional engagement ring. That same level of detail is finding its way into contemporary designs, with jewelers borrowing from different eras rather than trying to recreate one particular period. Think geometric Art Deco settings with baguette diamonds, or the softer, floral arrangements associated with Victorian jewelry. Color plays a role here, too, with sapphires and emeralds often taking center stage. Some of these rings could easily be mistaken for family heirlooms, which, frankly, is half the charm.
Statement Solitaire Bands
A round diamond on a simple gold band will always be a good idea. But what happens when you give that band a little more personality? The bands on these solitaires are getting thicker, with layered, sculptural designs that almost look like several rings worn together. In some cases, there's so much going on around the diamond that you'd be forgiven for thinking the wedding band was already part of the ring. And we love that the stones themselves are still relatively traditional. There's something fun about taking a diamond cut we've all seen a thousand times and giving it a setting that feels more like a statement piece you'd pick up from your favorite jewelry designer. You get all the familiarity of a classic solitaire, just with a little more to look at.
Twists & Turns
There's something particularly appealing about a ring that doesn't follow the usual rules of symmetry. Twisted engagement rings take the familiar idea of a band and give it a little more movement, with gold that curves, loops, and sometimes wraps around itself. Some designs are subtle, with just enough of a twist to make you look twice, while others are almost sculptural, with the metalwork commanding as much attention as the diamond. We're seeing the same approach with wedding bands, where designers have even more freedom to experiment with shape. The result is jewelry that feels less like something reserved for your wedding day and more like a piece you'd have fallen in love with regardless of the occasion.
Oversized Bezel Settings
Chunky engagement rings and wedding bands have been gaining popularity for a while now, and as the trend grows, so does the size of the bands themselves. We've already seen plenty of thick bands and east-west settings, but some of the newer designs are taking that substantial look to another level. Think full-blown, almost bubble-like rings, with rounded, voluminous settings that seem to swallow up the diamond. Well, almost. The stone is still very much there, only now it's nestled directly into the metal, giving the whole ring a smooth, sculptural shape. And we're kind of obsessed with how exaggerated the proportions have become. Even a relatively modest diamond can have a completely different presence when it's surrounded by that much metal. Wedding bands are following suit, with smaller stones set into similarly chunky designs that we'd happily wear as everyday rings.
Warm-Toned Diamonds
We've been developing a bit of a soft spot for diamonds that aren't perfectly white. There's a warmth to champagne and honey-colored stones that makes them feel a little more romantic, almost like a piece of jewelry that's been in the family for years. And while yellow diamonds have been getting plenty of attention over the past year, we're starting to see that love of color move into slightly earthier territory, with brown-toned diamonds ranging from pale champagne to deep cognac. We're also seeing them paired with traditional white diamonds in Toi et Moi settings, where the contrast gives the familiar two-stone design a new look. Some stones even have subtle variations in color within the diamond itself, moving between lighter and darker shades in a way that's different from one stone to the next.
Bold Diamond Clusters
You've probably heard of a trilogy ring, but these designs take the traditional three-stone setting a few steps further, with a whole lot more glamour. The diamonds are bigger, set closer together, and honestly, three is just the starting point. We're talking four, five, even six stones arranged side by side, usually in the same cut. Often with this new style, the center diamond is just slightly larger than the rest, but the stones still come together to create one substantial, almost chunky shape. We think this works best with oval and round diamonds, particularly when they're positioned so closely that there's hardly any space between them. The ring almost sits somewhere between a diamond band and a traditional engagement ring, only with a lot more presence on the finger. And while these rings certainly don't need any extra sparkle, we love the idea of pairing one with a simple yellow or white gold wedding band.
