Top 5 Engagement Rings that will never go out of style

With the changing fashion and seasons, jewelry styles also keep evolving. Nonetheless, there are some types of engagement rings which always manage to stay popular. Classic and modern engagement rings have managed to captivate the attention of people looking for a beautiful yet stylish ring that is not prone to go out of fashion anytime soon.

Though certain engagement ring styles tend to be more popular at various times, others have continued to maintain popularity since decades ago. The solitaire engagement ring, for instance, is a perfect example of the classic engagement ring with the simple and elegant design that highlights the central diamond only. Its simplicity can make the ring fit perfectly well on any finger.

Below is the list of five engagement ring styles we chose since they have been popular among jewelry stores including ours despite the changes made to them in terms of metal, diamond shapes and setting among other aspects.

Solitaire Engagement Ring

Among other types, engagement rings in solitaire design might be considered one of the most iconic styles of jewelry ever. Even though the notion of using a single gemstone is quite ancient, it gained huge popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, especially with the increasing popularity of diamond engagement rings. It was the simplicity that made this type of jewelry so attractive because only one center stone receives all attention.

The key feature of any solitaire ring is the single prominent center stone. Generally speaking, there is no decoration around it except the metal itself. However, one can opt for round brilliant cut diamonds and different variations such as oval, cushion, emerald, pear and others. Typically, the center stone is set in prong setting style, meaning that the stone is held with thin metal claws leaving most of the stone visible and letting light to pass through.

As for the metal options, white gold and platinum are perfect choices because of their brightness which matches well with colorless and near-colorless stones. However, yellow and rose gold make solitaire rings even more unique and warm in terms of look. Besides, the center stone is not always a diamond in solitaire engagement rings, it`s can be a lab diamonds, moissanites and other stones can be used for this type of jewelry.

Overall, the solitaire engagement ring is characterized by the clean design, a single center stone, the wide range of possible metals and gemstones. As for the design itself, it is quite traditional and not much affected by fashion trends.

Average Cost of a Solitaire Engagement Ring

What affects the price of a Solitaire engagement ring is the quality of the center stone and not the setting itself because this design does not include many details that would make the price higher. As the design is relatively simple, a larger portion of the price of a solitaire engagement ring is taken by the center stone, but other factors, such as type of the metal, ring's weight, its design, and setting, matter as well. The retail prices for the Solitaires are $3,380-$4,190 for a 1-carat diamond in 14K gold or platinum and $1,490-$2,300 for a 1-carat lab-grown diamond solitaire.

There is an influence of metal on the price, which is much smaller compared to the impact of a diamond versus lab-grown diamond on the cost. Currently, Blue Nile offers a 1-carat round diamond solitaire priced at $3,380 in 14K white or yellow gold and priced at $3,600-$4,190 in platinum depending on the design. Lab-grown diamonds have a similar price range from $1,490 in 14K gold to $2,300 in platinum.

Three Stone engagement ring

Three Stone Engagement Ring is a traditional jewelry style that has a long history of symbolic value where the three gemstones mean the past, present, and future of the relationship. The style of the engagement ring gained its popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and nowadays, it still remains popular and significant for the couples which would like to have an engagement ring with some deep meaning in it. Three stones provide the balance of the composition, and at the same time, it gives the unique look of the ring in comparison with the traditional solitaire.

One can identify the characteristic of the style in the combination of the three stones where one stone is the biggest in comparison to the other two stones located on its sides. The center stone will attract most of the attention of the eye, and the other two stones will provide additional brilliancy and balance. Such stones as round, oval, cushion, or pear can be chosen, and the ratio of the sizes of the stones can be modified to achieve the classic or modern style.

There is an advantage in the use of the platinum and white gold in the engagement ring with three stones as the color of such metals makes them neutral and highlights the beauty of the diamonds perfectly. Also, there are the yellow and rose gold which can give a more unusual and warm look of the ring. The diamonds, lab-created diamonds, or moissanite can be chosen as a stone.

Average Cost of a Three Stone Engagement Ring

The price of the Three Stone Engagement ring is expected to differ quite a lot because of the presence of three stones instead of one. The total carat weight, size of the center-stone, type of diamonds, metal, type of setting and quality of the stones influence the price of the product directly. As for the current market examples, there are three-stone rings with lab-grown diamonds that are priced between $1,300-$7,000+ and three-stone diamond rings that can go up to $8,000-$15,000+. The current 14K-gold lab-grown diamonds designs have the price of $5,499 (3 ct. total weight), whereas other 3 ct. designs can be found at $2,900-$4,500 (on sale).

Metal influences the price, but for a three-stone ring, gemstones have a bigger influence on the price than the metal itself. Platinum is usually more expensive than 14K or 18K gold because of the material value and density. The price difference is even more noticeable in case of using diamonds.

Moissanite gives quite a different price range. Current three-stone Moissanite rings are available in 14K white, yellow and rose gold and platinum at the price of $1,495-$2,495 depending on the sizes of the stones and metal. It seems like moissanite is an excellent solution for someone who is looking for three-stones and sparkles but on a lower budget.

Halo engagement ring

The history of the Halo engagement ring dates back several centuries ago. Earlier examples of the ring were seen in the Georgian and Victorian jewelry periods, when jewellers used to surround the central gemstone with diamonds or another kind of gemstones in order to highlight it. In particular, the most noticeable period was the Art Deco one in the 1920s in that era, symmetric and geometrical designs of halos became especially popular. Since that time, halo has been developing, keeping the main idea—surrounding the central stone with a smaller stones.

The key point of a halo engagement ring is a ring of the smaller stones surrounding the center stone. Depending on the preferences, round, oval, cushion, emerald, pear, and other shapes of the center-stone can be combined with any shapes of the halo; moreover, the double halo can be used to make the ring more impressive.

White gold and platinum are very popular materials for the halo rings due to their bright color which makes them especially suitable with diamonds surrounding the center stone. Moreover, yellow and rose gold can provide the romantic and vintage style and create an interesting contrast with the gemstones. Center-stone may be a diamond, a lab-grown diamond, or a moissanite; similarly, the halo can also consist of diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, or moissanite. Lab-grown stones and moissanite will allow being flexible concerning the budget but preserve the brilliance.

A Halo engagement ring becomes the right choice for those who prefer the more noticeable and glamour alternative to the solitaire. Smaller stones add the brilliance, highlight the center-stone and make the ring look larger without having to buy a more expensive stone. Therefore, such type of ring becomes especially suitable in the case of the proposal; when you are planning to make an impression on your future wife.

Average Cost of a Halo Engagement Ring

Several factors determine the price of a Halo engagement ring, but the major ones include the central gemstone, the amount and quality of the additional stones that surround the central stone, the type of the metal used to make the ring, and how complex the setting is. Since Halo ring is made with additional gemstones, it normally costs higher than the same solitaire made using the same center stone. From the latest 2026 prices, the typical cost of a 1 carat lab-grown halo ring in 14K gold or platinum is $1,600-$2,000. More complicated halo ring design with a bigger center stone may cost several thousands.

Gemstone type influences the price of the ring very much. For instance, a 1 carat lab-grown diamond Halo ring costs approximately $1,600-$2,000 in 14K gold, while a custom designed halo ring made using premium quality lab grown diamonds costs approximately $1,800 - $2,800 for a 1 carat center stone. The price increases significantly depending on the increase in the center stone. Diamonds require more budget, while moissanite can create a halo effect at a lower cost.

Side-Stone Engagement Ring

The Side-Stone engagement ring is a traditional piece of jewelry which originated from the custom of setting several smaller gemstones next to a bigger one to improve its appearance. The design got extremely popular in Victorian and Edwardian times when complicated settings with multiple gemstones became common practice. In time, side stones have become a distinctive feature of the engagement ring allowing jewelers to bring some brilliance and complexity into the design but avoiding the centrality of the center stone.

Side-stone rings can be recognized by additional gemstones which are set on both sides of the center stone. They can be round, pear, baguette, emerald cut or any other shape according to the needed look. They can be symmetrical for the classic appearance or mixed in various shapes and sizes to give a contemporary look to the engagement ring. In comparison to the solitaire rings, side-stones allow adding some extra sparkle to the engagement ring.

It should be noted that platinum and white gold are extremely popular materials for side-stone engagement rings since they have a neutral color and do not interfere with the appearance of gemstones. However, yellow and rose gold give an additional warmth to the ring and are preferable in vintage-style rings. The center stone and side stones can be made of diamonds, lab-grown diamonds or moissanite. Diamonds are traditional material, but lab-grown diamonds and moissanite can provide much flexibility in case of limited budget. Side-stones can match the center stone or contrast with it in terms of the shape.

A Side-Stone engagement ring is usually preferred by couples who wish to have more brilliance and details in comparison with the solitaire rings.

Average Cost of a Side-Stone Engagement Ring

The price of the Side-Stone engagement ring is dependent on the center stone, the amount of the side stones, their total carat weight, type of the metal and the complexity of the used setting. The side-stone ring is more expensive than a solitaire because of the additional gemstones and additional work on the setting required in comparison with a simple solitaire. Nowadays prices show that the prices of lab-grown side-stone engagement rings start from around $1,200 and can go up to $4,500+ depending on the center stone and total carat weight.

Gemstone choice has one of the biggest impacts on the price of the ring. Moissanite seems like an easier choice, lab-grown diamonds are mid-priced gemstones, while diamonds are quite expensive ones, especially when both the center stone and the side stones are diamonds. For instance, now we have the vintage 14K gold ring with 1.25-carat center diamond and 0.80 carats of additional diamonds priced at $6,275 and a vintage 18K gold ring with a 1.01-carat diamond center and 0.50 carats of additional diamonds priced at $8,600.

The chosen metal is another factor that has some influence on the price of the ring. 14K yellow, white and rose gold seem to be cheaper metals, while 18K gold and platinum are associated with higher prices. However, in case of the side-stone engagement ring, gemstones affect the price of the ring much more than metal does. Retailers now provide their customers with the choices between side-stone engagement rings in 14K gold and platinum.

Vintage engagement ring

Vintage engagement rings have much to do with the development of jewelry trends in the course of 19th and 20th centuries. Jewelry styles inspired by Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco eras can still be seen in the current jewelry market. An important distinction should be made between a vintage-inspired ring and an antique piece – it is possible to incorporate design features typical of certain period while working on a brand new engagement ring.

A vintage engagement ring can be recognized by its decoration – the ring will include filigree, milgrain, engravings, floral patterns, geometric lines, halos, and other forms of decoration. While a minimalist engagement ring consists of just one gemstone, a vintage ring will incorporate many design elements into one unique design.

Yellow, rose, and platinum metals are best suited for vintage-inspired engagement rings. Yellow and rose gold will stress the romantic, historic feel of jewelry, while platinum is the best material to work on more luxurious rings that imitate Edwardian or Art Deco jewelry styles. As to a gemstone to be used as a center one, it can be a diamond, lab grown diamond, or moissanite.

Average Cost of Vintage Engagement Ring

The cost of a vintage engagement ring may vary significantly due to the fact that the term vintage refers to a newly created vintage engagement ring inspired by ancient jewelry and an antique or estate ring. Vintage engagement ring that is newly created is affected by the price mainly by the center stone, metal, quality of workmanship, engraving, filigree, and the complication of the setting. Today's examples include vintage engagement rings with moissanite stones at the price range of $1,400 – $1,900 and vintage style laboratory created diamond rings at the price range of $1,000 – $2,100.

Gemstone has greater influence on the cost than the metal. The choice of moissanite stone will make vintage design quite affordable, laboratory created diamonds offer a good compromise between diamond look and the price, which is lower than in case of diamond. Diamonds will raise the price considerably especially in cases of large center stone or many accent diamonds. One current example shows vintage 14K white gold moissanite diamond engagement ring with diamonds weighing 0.28 carat valued at about $2,270.

Metal selection is crucial, since 14K yellow, white and rose gold are the most common, whereas 18K gold and platinum cost higher. At present, one line of vintage engagement rings comprises for instance a moissanite ring made in 14K white gold for $1,879 and a more intricate design featuring platinum and laboratory created diamond for $3,239.