Your vows might be forever, but that engagement ring? Let’s just say, times have changed.
As with most other aspects of your big day (most famously, the dress), those rocks have gone through a style evolution all their own over the past century—the engagement ring custom really picked up steam in the 1900s, who knew?
In our latest Glamour video, we explore the ring’s humble origins, from the geometric designs of the 1920s to the distinctive emerald cut diamonds that were all the rage in the ’70s, to the top ring trend today. And we remind you which celebs are famous for sporting each style.
Take a look, and attempt to answer the age-old question: Which ring is best?