What is the trend of 2017 for engagement rings? From diamonds to coloured gems, which style is in fashion right now. Here we will talk about hottest engagement rings in 2017.

Rose Gold Engagement Rings

Rose gold has emerged as a leading trend in fine jewellery in recent years. With a subtle warm glow that is both sophisticated and romantic. Rose gold is made from a yellow gold and copper alloy and has the added bonus of being more durable than its yellow and white counterparts.

The feminine rosy hue is flattering for all skin tones, and while it perfectly complements a crisp white diamond it also looks spectacular paired with coloured gemstones such as pink or black diamonds. First popularised in the Victorian era, rose gold also has a timeless vintage appeal so it works very well with older diamond cuts like rose, old mine and old European.

Halo Ring Sets

Halo-style engagement rings, where a row of smaller diamonds orbits the centre stone, have also surged in popularity recently and with good reason. Not only does a halo setting add an extra layer of sparkle to your engagement ring, it will also make the centre stone look bigger than it actually is, giving you more carats for your money. Diamonds or coloured gemstones of almost all shapes and sizes can be accented with a halo and the smaller stones can be pavé, channel or invisible-set. A halo is also a practical choice as it acts as a protective shield to guard the centre stone from everyday wear and tear.

The classic halo setting, where pavé-set diamonds trace the outline of the centre stone, came to the fore in the 1920s although the design concept can be traced back to the Georgian era when engagement rings often featured clusters of pearls or round diamonds.

Horizontally Set Diamonds

Elongated centre stones such as oval, pear, emerald or marquise-shaped gems are traditionally set vertically, with the longest part of the stone stretching down the finger. Also known as an East-West setting, turning a centre stone on to its side instantly creates a fresh look, distinctive yet elegant, that has found favour with celebrities such as Kate Beckinsale, Portia Rossi and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

This unique engagement ring by celebrity favourite Anita Ko features a marquise-shaped rose-cut diamond set horizontally on a simple yellow gold band. While you lose the elongating effect of a vertically set stone, this modern sideways setting is very flattering for those with wider fingers. It is also worth bearing in mind that this style works best with larger gems to ensure the centre stone doesn’t blend into the band. Horizontally set diamonds of any shape can be combined with a halo to accentuate their shape and maximise sparkle but they also look stunning on their own. This Anita Ko engagement ring featuring a rose-cut marquise diamond set onto a simple yellow gold band has all the hallmarks of a modern classic.