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Top 5 Engagement Ring Trends in the United States

Couples have gotten more creative than ever when it comes to selecting an engagement ring! And if you’re the couple that would love to select their trendy engagement rings together then you’re totally in the right space!

By Kelly JohnsPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
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Planning to get hitched to your significant other? In these stressful times, we’ve established that love waits for no one, not even the global pandemic. And so, congratulations that you guys made it this far and decided to have your happily ever after.

Have you decided on your dream wedding ring already? (By giving out secret clues to your SO) or are you both discussing what exactly would be more fitting for you? Couples have gotten more creative than ever when it comes to selecting an engagement ring! And if you’re the couple that would love to select their trendy engagement rings together then you’re totally in the right space!

We have curated a list of the top 5 engagement rings that are glorious and are definitely the most trendy rings of the year 2021!

Check it out!

1. The Royalty Commands it - Sapphire Engagement Ring

Color gemstones have always attracted admirers, in terms of the fresh look it gives to the ring that stays evergreen in its own way! The timelessly elegant designs from solitaire ring to more exquisite designs like a three-stone ring or maybe the ring surrounded with diamonds like a halo are very popular among the new brides.

Sapphire engagement rings

Sapphire, known for its royal blue hue has earned its name as the second hardest gemstone in the world, ranking a 9 out of 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness. This gemstone is definitely the stone that should grace your engagement ring...why? because it comes in an array of colors to choose from. You can never go wrong with a sapphire considering you’ll be wearing a highly durable gem that can be passed on as a family heirloom! This ring is extra special for your significant other if she’s a September baby, as sapphire is the birthstone of September!

2. The Ravishing and the Ever-Green - Emerald Engagement Ring

One of the most precious gemstones in the world - Emerald, has received high recognition in history among the kings and the queens of the world. The ravishing and one of the most loved gemstones, emerald, is believed to be a symbol of spirituality, love, wisdom, and an emblem of new beginnings.

emerald engagement rings

Ranking 8 out of 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness, the green gemstone is highly durable and can be used on a day-to-day basis. If green is your favorite color then emerald without a doubt will qualify to be the best choice for your engagement ring.

3. The King of the Gemstones - Ruby Engagement Ring

ruby engagement rings

The sister gemstone of sapphire, Ruby, is known as the king of the gemstones. The July birthstone is one of the most sought-after jewels among celebrities and royalties alike. Ruby, just like its sister stone, ranks a 9 out of 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Highly durable, ruby is known to be the gemstone that one can wear all day every day!!

The red gemstone is believed to be a symbol of love, passion, good health, wealth, and wisdom. Ruby is also represented as the 15th and 40th-anniversary gem that one can gift! Ruby engagement rings are gorgeous...you can always customize them, showcase your creativity, and make the jewelry timeless for your SO.

4. The Brightest of all - Diamond Engagement Rings

Diamond engagement rings

The most loved and the most preferred gemstone that the traditional brides of the millennium would love to show off is the timeless, the brightest, scintillating gemstone - diamond. The sparkling rock is also known as the April birthstone and is usually the first choice for the to-be brides! The bigger the rock the better, as the saying goes, diamonds represent love, commitment, faithfulness, purity, and a promise of forever. You can always personalize your engagement ring by engraving your names on it!

5. The Chameleon Gemstone - Alexandrite Engagement Ring

Alexandrite engagement rings

The color-changing, chameleon of the gemstones - Alexandrite has gained huge popularity among the new brides of the millennium! To experience the glory of emerald in the day and the passion of ruby in the night in one gem, Alexandrite is the gemstone for you. Ranking at 8.5 out of 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness, the June birthstone is the engagement ring gem that you must invest in if you can’t decide if you want a ruby or an emerald.

Choose any of these most trending engagement rings of 2021 and we are sure that you will adore it just like the way you adore your significant other!

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About the Creator

Kelly Johns

Kelly Johns is graduated with Honors in English literature. She is an author, an artist and a gem enthusiast. When she isn’t reading fiction or scribbling about gemstones, Kelly makes severe efforts to impress the clique of stray cats.

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