What engagement ring styles are millennials, also known as Generation Y, buying? While this generation savors standing out from the crowd, there are three ring styles that rise above the rest. Although these three engagement ring styles are known to be the most popular among millennials, that doesn’t mean all Generation Y brides are flaunting the same ring– with carat size, accessory stones, gemstone choice, and so many other details, the options to customize your engagement ring are truly endless.
Selecting or designing your engagement ring is a personal decision that will include many factors unique to you and your partner. Still, like most of life’s big purchases or steps, it’s helpful to do your research and understand your options and different trends of the era. Knowing the most popular engagement ring settings and styles might uncover style elements you love— or even don’t love!
At South Shore Diamond Exchange, we’ve been helping the Pembroke-area say “I do” for more than 60 years. Today we are sharing the top engagement ring settings and styles that today’s brides are loving.
3 Most Popular Engagement Ring Styles for Millennials
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Solitaire
Solitaire engagement rings showcase the dazzling beauty of a single diamond or gemstone. If you are looking for a classic, traditional engagement ring that radiates elegance and simplicity, a solitaire engagement ring might be right for you.
In a solitaire engagement ring, the diamond takes center stage, unlike a halo engagement ring or three-stone engagement ring. This engagement ring style is typically paired with a prong setting to maximize the sparkle.
Many couples are surprised to learn that a solitaire engagement ring setting can work with any diamond shape— from round to pear to heart! With a single center diamond, this ring style is a classic choice that never go out of style.
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Halo
A halo engagement ring features a halo of smaller diamonds surrounding a larger center diamond. Unlike a solitaire engagement ring that showcases a single diamond, the halo engagement ring style pulls out all the stops to shine. This style can accommodate any diamond shape— working well with everything from emerald to pear to heart shape stones! Halos even flatter three-stone engagement rings, adding an irresistible appeal we can’t get enough of.
Halo engagement rings are perfect for brides looking for a romantic, classic look. This engagement ring style is perfect for anyone wanting to maximize their center diamond— even making it appear a much larger carat size than it actually is.
If you are attracted to styles with maximum sparkle and a classic appeal, this style might be right for you.
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Three-Stone
If honoring your past, present, and future is important, a three stone engagement ring might be right for you. This style is a meaningful style to choose to celebrate your love story for all that it was yesterday, all that it is today, and all that it will be tomorrow. The three stones in this setting are also known to symbolize friendship, love and fidelity. Three stone engagement rings are also commonly known as trilogy or trinity rings.
Unlike a solitaire engagement ring with one main diamond or gemstone, three stone engagement rings feature three main stones, which can all be the same size or cascading.
Your three-stone engagement ring can take form in all shapes, sizes, colors, and gemstones. The options of customizing your dream ring are endless— meaning your engagement ring can truly be as unique as your own love story.
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