Your engagement ring is a special investment and (hopefully) something you want to wear for years to come. Whether you create a ring stack, wear one on each ring finger or only bring it out for special occasions, you want something thatâs always going to look good.
Hereâs the issue: What styles will stand the test of time? Do you have to be psychic to know whatâs going to be cool in the year 2040? While it sure helps, the answer, luckily, is a resounding no! All sorts of fashion and design genres have principles that help you make style choices that pass the test of time . You donât need to be a fashion guru or interior design professional to understand timeless style. You just have to keep a few basics in mind.
Yes, following new trends can be a quick way to make your ring look dated in three years. While some trends tend to stick around longer than others, you donât want your ring to be the dress-over jeans of the engagement ring world. Seriously, who decided that was a good idea? You can play around with modern takes on classic styles with a higher likelihood of long-term success, but thereâs always a risk.
This applies especially to colors. You could get a really unique and trendy engagement ring, but thereâs no guarantee it will always look good. Stick with the basics of silver, gold or rose gold. White and yellow golds will always look good. You could also make a case for rose gold being a timeless look, but itâs a bit more of a stretch than white and yellow golds.Â
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For the same reason that well-fitted suits and evening gowns looked good 50 years ago and will still look good in 50 years, go simple on your ring. Classic three-piece suit? Timeless. Zoot suit? A bold choice, to put it politely. Getting the idea? Simple designs, when done well, will always look good. You want that stone to be at center stage and let everything else be a tasteful background.Â
That being said, thereâs a fine line between simple and ultra-minimalist. That all-white kitchen we thought looked good a few years ago? Guaranteed not to last the style test. Solid use of neutral tones and small pops of well-placed color? Timeless. Make sure that when youâre searching for minimalist engagement rings , you find something that still has enough character to last.
This applies to fashion as well as it does to furniture or cars. You donât have to go broke for this, of course. There are plenty of budget-friendly choices that still use materials that can stand the test of time. Buy the best that you can afford, but donât overextend yourself to do it. Â
Durability is also a hallmark of a quality ring. No matter how timeless the style, if it canât hold up to the wear and tear of everyday life, it wonât matter how well you chose the look. Beyond that, make sure you love the shape of the stone above all else. If you want to switch up the setting, thatâs no big deal and wonât break the bank. Wanting to remix the rock youâre rockinâ, however, will not be as simple nor as cheap.
This is just a good style rule in general, but it canât hurt to reiterate. Whether this comes in the form of a jeweler or stylish friend, donât be afraid to recruit some backup. If you arenât sure whatâs going to stay timeless, find a friend who always looks good and get some help.Â
Donât have stylish friends? No worries; just start with the basics. A simple yet elegant solitaire engagement ring  will look good forever. You donât have to commit to buying that style but browsing through single stone engagement rings will give you a good timeless style baseline.
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Just because itâs a timeless style doesnât mean it will look good on you. Now, the good thing about timeless style in general is, no matter the genre, it looks good on most people. Note the word most there. Thereâs a good chance it will look good on you, but itâs not a guarantee.
If you already have a style that you know and love that works for you, great! Thatâs going to make this process easier. If youâre still working on your style or youâre currently re-imagining your look, all is not lost. Youâll have to shop around a little more, but, honestly, that sounds like a lot of fun to us! Make sure youâre also considering the you of the future. You want your ring to look good on the current you, but you also want it to age well with future you and any style changes you may make along the way.
Just like all fashion, itâs about proportion. If you have shorter fingers, you want to elongate them visually. Look for simple styles that compliment your fingers like pear cuts and oval cuts. If you have longer fingers, you have more leeway for classic styles, and you want to worry more about your finger width.
If you have larger hands, you want a larger style of ring. Halo rings , for example, work really well. If you have smaller hands, larger styles wonât look good on you, no matter how timeless. You still have plenty of options, though! Start out by looking at round and princess cut rings that will complement your hand shape and size.
Ugh, yes, weâre mentioning the obvious again. Seriously, get your finger sized. We donât care if you know your ring size and youâre sure of it. It takes no time and can save you tons of hassle on the off chance youâre actually incorrect. Sure, many rings can be resized (though not all materials take kindly to it), but why go through the trouble? The good news is we even created our own ring size chart , so you can easily figure out what size is best for you!
Yes, weâre finally at the moment youâve been waiting for. If you arenât sure where to start, here are some options to inspire you in your search for timeless engagement rings.
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Arguably the most timeless option of all engagement rings out there, the single stone engagement ring is simple and elegant and can have a variety of cuts to match your style. Featuring a simple band and a singular rock front and center, this is the most iconic of all engagement ring styles out there.
The princess cut features strong lines to go with a strong style. First popularized in the 1960s, this cut looks as great today as it did 60 years ago.Â
A quick way to add intrigue and style to your engagement ring is with a halo. As the name suggests, the halo is a ring that surrounds the center stone with smaller gems to add visual depth, character and glimmer.
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Whatâs more timeless than a round center stone? Go ahead, weâll wait. Seriously, this is something you could pass down to your grandchildren, and it would still turn heads. With the durability to match their good looks, these rings offer that possibility!
There are roughly 350,000,000 different ring choices out there (donât quote us, we just made that number up). The point is, there are tons of different types of engagement rings to choose from, and it can feel overwhelming. If you stick with classic stylings and care for your ring â well, your ring will always look dazzling, and youâll be forever stylish.Â
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