2016 Engagement Ring Trends From the Jewelers Who Know

"It's so important to think about how your engagement ring will sit together with your wedding band. As we see more Brides being involved in the selection of the diamond engagement ring, we also see them thinking at this stage about the wedding ring and picking a perfect combination that sets seamlessly together." —De Beers

"As more brides-to-be are seeking rings that stand out from the crowd and fit their unique personalities perfectly, we predict seemingly 'traditional' rings with an unexpected twist of detail will be huge this year." —Trumpet & Horn

"We're going to see a trend towards the ever-classic yellow gold in 2016. Yellow gold's warm hue has a hint of old-school tradition and is going to be paired with more modern setting styles and stone orientations. Many brides are trying to differentiate themselves and personalize the ring, and branching out to other metals, especially a tried-and-true one like yellow gold gives them that personalization and unique touch without straying too far from what's traditional and broadly appealing." —James Allen

"You will treasure your engagement ring for life and so it’s important that you select a style that is timeless." —De Beers

"We predict 2016 will be a runaway year for 'big look' colored gemstone rings, particularly sapphire, emerald, and aquamarine rings. As brides-to-be (and their counterparts) are discovering that there are a ton of engagement ring options with a lot of "wow" factor that feature a non-diamond center, couples will be shifting their preferences to colored gems because they typically allow you to go bigger without breaking the bank." —Trumpet & Horn

"The ultimate in a unique statement for the bride looking for something a little different, we are seeing an increase in coloured diamonds as a choice for an engagement ring—from luscious yellows to pretty pinks and gorgeous greys. It is said that there is one coloured diamond for every 10,000 white diamonds." —De Beers

"So much of our world has turned to online, whether it is buying your groceries or meeting your mate, and engagement rings are no exception. 2015 saw a tremendous increase in the number of people purchasing their rings online and 2016 will see this trend pick up even stronger." —James Allen

"This year, we predict that brides-to-be will be seeking newly-made rings with vintage styling elements, antique stones, and recycled metals for the perfect blend of "old meets new," with the added bonus of ensuring ethical and 'green' methods of sourcing stones & materials." —Trumpet & Horn

"More and more, brides are taking an active role in the ring selection process making sure they get a ring they’re going to love. That means that the element of surprise (and the pressure!) is slowly shifting to the proposal and how that ring is presented. Guys are differentiating themselves in the way that they deliver the ring, and surprising her with what he knows she’ll love." —James Allen