10 celeb-inspired engagement rings to feed your pop culture addiction
If you’re like us, you love a celeb-style deep dive and nothing is better (in our opinion, though we may be a bit biased) than when one of your fave celebs gets ENGAGED! So many questions… What’s the style? Is it a diamond? How big is the rock? Here are 10 engagement rings inspired by our fave celebs that are recently off-the-market…
1. toi et moi
Toi et Moi rings are trending at the moment, and that may have a little something to do with Emily Ratajkowski’s engagement. This symbolic design represents two souls becoming intertwined as one. And who doesn’t love an excuse to have two diamonds instead of one? For her ring, Emily and her fiancé selected an oval-cut diamond and a princess-cut diamond.
We love Lisa Robin Jewelry’s interpretation of this classic design. Their “Lyric” engagement ring features a captivating emerald-cut diamond and a graceful pear-shaped diamond in a delicate dance. At Lisa Robin, discovering your perfect engagement ring is an intimate experience. They guide you through the options and help you discover your ideal ring. If you want something even more individual, they’ll be your personal couture jeweler. They’ll collaborate with you and your partner to design and craft the one-of-a-kind engagement or wedding ring of your dreams. So, if you’re hoping to rock a toi et moi ring, which two cuts or stones would you choose?
2. elongated oval
Oval-cut diamond engagement rings have been a go-to for couples for as far back as we can remember, so when we discovered this update to the classic style we fell head over heels! It’s like a regular oval…but funner [to quote Elle Woods]! When you’re shopping for an engagement ring, you want something timeless, something that you’re going to love forever. But, you also want something unique, that you haven’t seen on a million other bride-to-be’s. Most recently sighted on the ever-trending Hailey Baldwin Bieber, this extra take on a traditional cut is bound to be a crowd favorite.
For their take on the trend, Melissa Tyson Designs has introduced “The Madeline”, an Elongated Oval engagement ring with a 3.5ct Lab Diamond. This stunning stone is set in their signature hammered halo setting and a hammered band, which adds a little edge to the classic look. Melissa Tyson has been custom-creating artisan engagement rings since 1999 for free-spirited couples from their studio by the sea in Wilmington, NC. They also offer custom design services in person or via virtual appointments!
3. non-traditional stones
Celebrity rings usually fall into two categories, the ones that believe bigger is better and the ones that want something truly one-of-a-kind. This is why you’ll often see celebrities opting for non-traditional stones in their engagement rings. When Ty Pennington was ready to pop the question to Kellee Merrell, he selected this unique dark stone in a pear cut.
Inspired by Natalie Portman, whose career has taken her out of this world (literally) in films like Star Wars and Thor, Jewelry by Johan created this unique engagement ring with a color-changing Alexandrite as the center stone. And, as with all of their designs, there’s much more to this ring than just the center stone. The tension-style band is crafted from space-age titanium and features inlays of authentic Gibeon meteorite! Jewelry by Johan crafts custom jewelry with unique materials, including meteorites, hardwoods, antlers, dinosaur bones, and more. Join the thousands of couples who have designed their dream rings with them online or at their workshop in Minnesota.
4. bezel set emerald-cut
You’re no doubt familiar with emerald-cut diamond engagement rings, but we love this modern “it girl” take on the trend. Instead of a traditional prong approach, the center stone is set down into a bezel setting creating a precious metal halo around the entire diamond. The result is elegance with a clean-cut edge. No one rocks the “clean girl” aesthetic better than Sophia Richie, so it’s no wonder that she went with this style for her own engagement ring.
This unique bevel setting from GOODSTONE is our favorite interpretation of the trend. At GOODSTONE, they are guided by their commitments to ethical sourcing, top-tier craftsmanship, customer focus, and sustainability. With them can create a modern heirloom piece that you will cherish forever and feel good passing down for generations to come.
5. trilogy ring
Symbolizing past, present, and future, the trilogy design is popular for engagements and anniversaries alike. Former Miss Universe, Olivia Culpo, showed off her trilogy-style engagement ring featuring an oval center stone flanked by two epaulette side stones.
Vinny & Charles came up with their own delicate take on the trend with two dainty brilliant cut stones framing one lovely oval moissanite center stone. And because they’ve selected moissanite in lieu of the typical diamond, the ring is surprisingly affordable–and SPARKLY! Each of their pieces is tailor-made and handcrafted with love and care in their workshop, just for you. Their focus is on 'slow' fashion, which is a commitment to quality, ethical sourcing, and fairness throughout the supply chain. They also plant 5 trees for every order–just one more reason to say yes for the sustainably-minded couple.
6. bezel-set oval-cut
Where are our minimalist girlies? There is nothing more effortlessly chic than a bezel-set oval-cut diamond engagement ring. Bridgerton star, Phoebe Dynevor is known for her grace and natural beauty, so this style is a perfect fit for her. We love that she went with a yellow gold for her engagement ring!
This stunner by Stephanie Gottlieb is pretty much identical to Phoebe’s engagement ring, including the 1.36ct oval center stone and rounded yellow-gold band. Stephanie Gottlieb specializes in creations that convey your style and keepsakes that last a lifetime. Their designs feature modern twists on classic designs to create playful and timeless jewelry that is meant to be worn and loved.
7. oversized center stone
With lab-grown diamonds gaining popularity, whether we’re talking engagement rings or wedding bands, big stones are trending. They are chemically identical to natural diamonds and jewelers can offer large stones of incredible quality for a fraction of the price. So, if you can rock a giant oval diamond engagement ring like the one Nelly gave to Ashanti when he popped the question, why not?
This baddie from Grown Brilliance is just shy of 5 carats and paired with a delicate pave band, this rock packs a punch. There’s no mistaking it with a rock that size…you’re taken. Grown Brilliance specializes in lab-grown diamonds but they’ve taken their commitment to sustainability one step further. All of their diamonds are 100% conflict-free, they use 96% recycled gold, and their packaging is made from 100% recyclable materials. Plus, they’ve got some of the biggest diamonds we’ve seen…and we’ve seen a lot! So if you’re shopping for carats, be sure to check them out.
8. thick solid band
Whether you’re shopping for something solid or studded, thick bands are in at the moment and plenty of celebs are rocking the trend. Emma Roberts said, “Yes!” to a round brilliant-cut center stone with a thick yellow gold band.
This brushed yellow gold version by Andria Barbone is a boho take on the deco-inspired band. At Andria Barbone, they source the most beautiful natural antique diamonds and other rare stones. Their rings are designed and made in New York’s Diamond District, where they carefully consider each diamond and gemstone and craft a setting to perfectly complement the beauty and individuality of each precious stone. In addition to their own creations, they have a huge collection of antique and vintage jewelry ranging from the Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, and Mid-Century eras. If you’re a vintage lover, you’re sure to find something you love.
9. floating stone
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A fairly new trend, floating stones are an exciting new way to show off your rock. With the diamond offset from the band, it commands more attention. Scar-Jo is rocking a floating brown diamond center stone and a unique dark band.
Kat Kim has a lovely collection of floating stone rings, but we’re partial to this radiant-cut bezel set ring with a thick diamond band because these days…more is more. Katherine Kim is a designer known for her fine jewelry collection comprised of clean lines with unexpected silhouettes. Every piece from KATKIM is handmade in Los Angeles, California by artisans.
10. asymmetrical setting
These days, couples want to invest in an engagement ring that’s as unique as their relationship. Asymmetrical settings are becoming more and more popular. We especially like this one from Aaryah. The brown diamond and slightly football shape got us thinking…wouldn’t a ring like this be so perfect for Tay-Swift?!
Now, we don’t want to get ahead of ourselves (or God-forbid, jynx it) but it just feels right this time! And if Taylor and Travis Kelce did decide to tie the knot, we think Taylor wouldn’t want anything too flashy for her engagement ring. This girl can literally buy herself anything she wants, so the important thing (as with all engagement rings) is that it speaks to their journey and comes from the heart. We know our girl also loves to stack and this unique setting would be so perfect for that!
- Jewelry: Lisa Robin Jewelry
- Jewelry: Melissa Tyson Designs
- Jewelry: Jewelry by Johan
- Jewelry: GOODSTONE
- Jewelry: Vinny & Charles