Each year brings with it an exciting new crop of engagement ring trends. And if you’re planning on proposing in 2020, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with these trends. While it’s always most important to select an engagement ring that’s tailored to the recipient, it’s also wise to learn more about what’s currently in style. Gaining an understanding of the current trends can help spark inspiration. Then, it can also assist you in finding a beautiful style that’s both in fashion and perfectly tailored to your partner’s unique style and personality. 

So, which engagement ring styles are trending for 2020? Read on to see our list of the top 2020 engagement ring trends! 

1. Colored Gemstones

This vibrant LAFONN engagement ring showcases one of the year’s top trending gemstones, purple amethyst. 

Colorful gemstone engagement rings are easily the top trending engagement ring style for 2020. While gemstone engagement rings have been trending for a couple of years, this trend has become even more prominent this year, as couples opt for more varied gemstones for their engagement rings. Classic precious gemstones (such as rubies and blue sapphires) have been trending in recent years and are still a popular option. But this year we’ve also seen a huge rise in the popularity of semi-precious gemstones (such as purple amethyst and aquamarine). 

It’s easy to see why so many couples are drawn to colorful gemstones. Selecting a gemstone for your engagement ring instantly gives it a unique, stand out look. Then, it also allows you to add a personalized meaning to your engagement ring since each gemstone has its own meaning. And then, of course, there’s the price advantage. Gemstone engagement rings tend to be more affordable than diamond engagement rings (this is especially true for semi-precious gemstone engagement rings). So if you opt for a gemstone engagement ring, you can get a stunning, unique, meaningful engagement ring-- all for a very attractive price. 

2. Yellow Gold 

The combination of white gold and yellow gold offers the best of both worlds in this mixed metal three stone engagement ring design. 

Another major engagement ring trend for 2020 is yellow gold. Yellow gold was a less common choice for most of the 2010s, with more couples selecting modern platinum or romantic rose gold. However, this highly traditional precious metal came solidly back into style in 2019, among both bridal jewelry and fashion jewelry. 

Yellow gold adds a beautiful, warm glow to an engagement ring and it looks incredibly classic in any design. However, we will say that one of our favorite ways to use yellow gold in a diamond engagement ring is in a mixed metal design that uses a white precious metal for the stone settings and yellow gold for the ring’s band. White diamonds reflect the color of their settings, which means that they can sometimes look a touch more yellow in yellow gold settings. But with a white setting and a yellow gold band, you essentially avoid this issue. Your diamonds will look as white as possible in white gold or platinum settings. But then, you’ll still get the classic, traditional look of yellow gold when it is used on the band. 

3. Rectangular Cuts 

Rectangular cut diamonds create a beautifully modern, glamorous look in this contemporary three stone engagement ring. 

While round brilliant cut diamonds are still, as always, in favor, this year we’ve also seen a huge rise in the popularity of rectangular cut diamonds. This trend is perhaps due to the influence of Jennifer Lopez’s stunning engagement ring, which features two types of rectangular cut diamonds: an emerald cut center diamond and two baguette cut side stones. 

Whatever the reason for this trend, rectangular cut diamonds and gemstones are certainly having a major moment in 2020. Emerald cut, radiant cut, and baguette cut diamonds are all top options for center and side stones in 2020. 

4. Antique Cuts 

An asscher cut diamond creates a uniquely icy effect in this halo asscher cut engagement ring. 

Antique cut diamonds are another big trend for 2020. Cushion cut diamonds, which feature an updated version of an ancient diamond cut, the old mine cut, have actually been trending for a few years. But this year, asscher cut diamonds (which hail from the Art Deco Era) have joined them as a top diamond shape. 

Essentially, there are two ways to wear an antique cut diamond in an engagement ring. One way is to opt for an antique style setting to enhance the vintage style of your center stone. Another option is to go for an updated take on an antique shape and wear an antique diamond in a more sleek or glamorous modern-style setting. Both of these options are trending at the moment. The one that’s right for you will likely depend on the recipient’s personal style. If you think they’d prefer a ring with a truly romantic, old world beauty, you may want to select a vintage or antique setting style. Then, if you think they’d prefer a ring that’s more glamorous and modern, yet has a beautiful antique element, you may want to opt for a more modern setting style. 

5. Clean and Simple 

There’s nothing more elegant and timeless than a sleek solitaire engagement ring. 

A prominent trend for 2020 is clean, simple, classic engagement rings. While many of 2020’s engagement ring trends are all about creating a unique look, this trend takes things back to basics. The top trending style within this category is a simple solitaire with a classic round brilliant center diamond. Though this style is trending at the moment, it’s also absolutely timeless and is sure to stay in style for centuries to come. 

6. Oval Cut Diamonds

An oval cut diamond stuns in this halo engagement ring setting. 

Last up on our list of 2020 engagement ring trends, we have oval diamonds. Oval cut diamonds have been a very dominant trend in recent years, since there’s just so much to love about this dazzling diamond shape. Oval shaped diamonds are highly brilliant, quite flattering on the fingers, and they look larger per carat, due to how their mass is distributed. Then, they’re also more affordable than round brilliant cut diamonds, while having a similarly classic style.