Wondering what's going to be hot in engagement rings this year? I got Josh Holland, Blue Nile's diamond guy, to weigh in.
Engagement Ring Trend 1: "Fancy Cut" Center Diamonds
"Engagement rings with 'fancy cut' center diamonds—such as emerald, cushion, and princess cuts—are trending across all engagement ring styles, including solitaires, halos, and vintage. Cushion-cut diamonds in particular are popular and offer brides-to-be a unique alternative to a classic round diamond while still maintaining its brilliant and timeless nature." Cushion-Cut Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold, $1,720 (setting only).
Engagement Ring Trend 2: Petite Engagement Ring Settings
"Delicate settings that feature classic solitaire lines with petite diamond accents are rapidly gaining favor. Not only do these settings elegantly and beautifully highlight center diamonds big and small, but they're also generally less expensive than other engagement ring settings." Petite Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum, $980 (setting only).
Engagement Ring Trend 3: Yellow Gold Engagement Rings
"Yellow gold is back! Many brides are looking for the traditional style of a yellow gold engagement ring to complement the overall jewelry trend towards yellow gold. There's also a movement for the related rose gold, which is a beautiful red-yellow hue that accentuates a brilliant diamond." Trio Micropave Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, $1,250 (setting only).
Engagement Ring Trend 3: Sapphire Engagement Rings
"Boosted by the royal wedding, sapphires as engagement rings have been popular and show no signs of slowing down. Not only are sapphires beautiful stones, but they're much less expensive than diamonds, and are an ideal choice for brides looking for a distinctive alternative to a diamond center stone." Oval Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Micropave Ring in 18k White Gold, $5,400.
Which engagement ring are you most excited about? Which of these engagement rings is your favorite?
I'm really into yellow and rose gold, which you guys already know.