Engagement Ring Styles: Your Ultimate Guide

A halo diamond ring features a selection of smaller diamonds that circle the main, larger diamond at the centre of the ring. The halo style offers more sparkle, more ways for your ring to catch the light, and more intricate detailing. It’s the perfect balance of classic and contemporary style.

Some rings have multiple stones and tell a specific, romantic story. One example of this style is the Toi et Moi ring, which fuses together two different diamonds on one band – as a symbol of two people united through love. You can also get a trilogy diamond ring, which is said to bring together the past, present and future in one place. Having multiple diamonds is also great for mixing and matching different shapes in one setting.

A pavé ring contains a row of continuous small diamonds along the band itself. This is also the case for eternity rings, except a pavé ring can also contain a single, central diamond at its heart. This smattering of smaller stones adds to the show-stopping sparkle of an engagement ring, as a beautifully decadent style. 

An oval diamond is similar to the round diamond and also a classic shape. The oval has a larger surface area, which means it can appear to be a bigger carat than it actually is. Like the round diamond, oval shapes can capture the light brilliantly.

The Marquise diamond gets its name from the 18th century French court, where Louis XV allegedly asked a jeweler to make a diamond shape that resembled the lips of his lover, the Marquise de Pompadour. It’s therefore a sumptuous and expressive shape that can add a vintage feel to your engagement style.

The pear, or teardrop, diamond is a versatile shape that can appear vintage or contemporary, depending on the ring design. You can wear a pear diamond in a pavé band, or have it sat atop an asymmetric band design – it’s an adaptable shape that can bring striking shine to any setting.

The elongated radiant diamond combines the best of a square shape with the brilliance of a round diamond, thanks to its curved edges. This bold, distinctive shape often brings a contemporary feel to any setting it sits in.

A cushion diamond is square in shape, with softer, rounded edges. The softening of the stone gives it a romantic appeal, while the size and character of the stone make it the diamond shape with the greatest fire, or light dispersion, of them all.

If you don’t opt for a simple band, you can choose rings that vary in shape, design and band width. Some rings feature multiple bands, and asymmetric diamond settings. For a contemporary look, combine different diamond shapes, sizes and placements for a different relationship between band and stone, and a totally unique engagement style.