If 2024 was the year of the classic solitaire, 2025 is rewriting the rules. This is the year of unexpected sparkle—the kind of ring that feels personal, story-driven, and entirely you. I spend approximately 90% of my waking hours obsessing over jewelry, and I’ve pulled together the trends and elements I’m loving most right now.

With love (and diamonds),
xx, SG

Rare Cuts & Dreamy Hues

Thanks to the surge of lab-grown diamonds flooding the market, the search for rare has become more intentional than ever. Couples are gravitating toward natural diamonds in cuts that feel bespoke and old-world:

• Movals (the moody lovechild of a marquise and oval)

• Step-cut ovals (sleek, elegant, unexpected)

• Old Euros & Old Mines (for the romantic with a soft spot for vintage)
  

Lab diamonds tend to come in two extremes: icy whites or vivid fancy colors. But in-between hues—those warm, slightly golden tones—are only found in natural stones. And honestly? They're pure magic.

Colorful Gemstones

If you're craving color, you’re not alone. The right gemstone makes a serious statement.

• Emeralds – Best set in bezels to protect their delicate nature

• Sapphires – Timeless, regal, and available in every shade but red

• Rubies – Bold, rich, and undeniably romantic

Pro tip: Add a halo or accent of white diamonds to elevate the color without overpowering it.

Bold Gold

Thin, barely-there bands are taking a backseat to chunkier, sculptural settings. In 2025, the metal matters just as much as the stone.

One of my personal favorites? My sister’s ring—an asscher diamond set in a sleek, fluted-band design. It's architectural, unexpected, and totally unforgettable.

Antique Romance

There’s something undeniably poetic about an antique ring. Think: warmer diamonds, hand-cut facets, a little asymmetry, and often a surprise pop of colored stones. It’s like wearing a love story that predates yours—and continues with it.

Eternity, Reimagined

Once reserved for anniversaries, eternity bands are now making their way to center stage. Couples are skipping the traditional engagement ring altogether and opting for a full circle of sparkle.

Even bolder? Stacking two eternity bands—one for the engagement, one for the wedding. A double eternity moment? So cool girl.