{"id":337073,"date":"2019-11-15T16:54:46","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T21:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/?p=337073"},"modified":"2021-12-15T06:31:33","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T11:31:33","slug":"engagement-ring-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/engagement-ring-styles\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Engagement Ring Styles to Consider Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Finn Jewelry 1.60-carat rose-cut diamond and platinum engagement ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

So, you\u2019ve decided to take your relationship to the next level, and you\u2019re looking for the perfect engagement ring. Before considering diamond quality \u2014 as measured by color, cut, clarity and carat weight, the so-called 4 Cs<\/a> \u2014 you should think about what type of design you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That may sound like fun (and it is), but the number and variety of options available can be overwhelming. A search for \u201cengagement ring<\/a>\u201d on 1stdibs turns up more than 14,000 results. Reviewing all of them would take more time than even the most devoted jewelry lover wants to spend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you narrow your quest, we have identified five fashionable styles. They all go beyond the classics, which focus on the center stone \u2014 a solitaire prong-set oval-cut diamond<\/a>, for instance, or an emerald-cut gem<\/a> like the one in the jewel A-Rod presented to J. Lo<\/a>. Incorporating an assortment of bells and whistles, the designs in our selection includes recent looks worn by high-profile brides-to-be along with time-tested ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cluster Engagement Rings <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Garrard sapphire and diamond cluster engagement ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A cluster design<\/a> is a great choice for a future bride who wants romance with a strong dose of color. These rings, which date back to at least the 19th century, generally center on a ruby or sapphire surrounded by round diamonds in a doily pattern. The style has been experiencing a revival since 2011, when Kate Middleton began wearing Princess Diana\u2019s sapphire and diamond ring<\/a>, made by Garrard<\/a> in the 1980s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2018, it got another royal boost after Jack Brooksbank presented Princess Eugenie with a Padparadscha sapphire<\/a>\u2013set cluster ring similar to the ruby-and-diamond one her father, Prince Andrew, gave her mother, Sarah Ferguson. That same year, Lady Gaga flaunted a stunning pink sapphire and diamond example during her brief engagement to talent agent Christian Carino. Whether you prefer vintage jewelry<\/a> or contemporary pieces, you\u2019ll find plenty of clusters to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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