Modern brides break traditions and think out of the box, from their dresses to accessories and the wedding proper – they set standards! Rings are not left out, that’s why engagement ring trends 2018 is one of the most searched phrases on Google. Every girl needs that ring she can proudly flaunt.

Engagement rings are a symbol of love, promise and commitment, picking one is serious business. This is a piece of jewelry that the bride may wear for decades and pass on to the next generation as heirloom. This makes a lot of thought go into choosing one.  Every bride is unique and will choose a ring that matches her personality, fashion style and comfort.

There are so many breathtaking designs available today, that will make a bride spoilt for choice. We are only halfway into 2018 but have seen stunning engagement rings that made our jaws drop!  Brides will never run out of options, there’s millions of cuts, types and styles to suit every bride!

Take the traditional bride for example, she’d love the different styles that simple engagement rings present. But give her solitaire diamond rings? Her heart will skip a beat! Some brides are very modern and choose not to stick to traditional, they will prefer white gold rings to the traditional yellow gold colors.

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What’s a ring without your personal touch? Brides who want some originality will go for the unique engagement rings. Decadence, statement and unusual best describes black and yellow diamonds. This will best suit the bold and elegant bride who is not scared to stand out!

We will not forget the bride who’s on a budget, you don’t need to break the bank to get your dream ring. There’s something cheap but classy and very lovely for you.

Have friends glued to your finger by making a selection from our eye popping compilation of 2018 engagement rings!

Vintage Engagement Rings

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Be it Edwardian rings or the fashion forward art deco engagement rings styles, vintage rings are timeless! They are elegant, historical, intricately detailed and never dates.

TIP. An engagement ring doesn’t have to come from decades ago to be vintage. Create your own vintage inspired engagement ring to get that back-in-time-feel.

Way back, old mine cut stones (now called rose cuts and cushion cuts) and yellow gold were the rave of the moment. Now you can design your perfect vintage ring from gem stones like tourmalines, emeralds, sapphires or rubies.

They could also come in floral accents, asscher, square bezel, princess, trillion, emerald or Marquis cut diamonds. etc. These gemstones are patterned mosaic like. These stones are best etched in durable metals like platinum, gold and silver.

Vintage is for sophisticated brides that love the antique style and wants a feel of the old world. The good news is that, there are many ideas to explore, ones that will send back to the Victorian era. While they may be expensive, they’re worth every dime and for the bride on a budget, a replica will do just fine!

Cheap Engagement Rings

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For couples who do not have so much to spare, you don’t have to break the bank. There are beautiful rings that are budget friendly, classy and durable at the same time. Engagement rings are special, but that should not make you go out of your way.

That money could be used as down payment for a house or a business, instead of buying a massive rock. The time has passed when men used their salaries or life savings to buy a ring. The best and most important part is that, you’re starting a forever journey with the one you love.

TIP. For the bride who is in love with the black diamonds, onyx will give you as much elegance. How about the cubic zirconia? Metals like gold and silver also have budget friendly grades. This is you still getting your dream ring and saving cost at the same time.

A ring is not only a symbol of commitment, the thought behind the ring is what really matters. As a result, we have compiled some of our favorite rings under $250 for you. They look as gorgeous as their expensive other.

Beautiful Halo Engagement Rings

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Over the years, halo styled engagement rings have been on increasing demand. Halos are here to stay as intending brides are rooting for it real hard.

TIP. Halos make center diamonds look larger when clustered around it.

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, they should look sizeable after all.

Another beautiful fact about the halo style is that, they give off a vintage inspired look. This trend has been setting the fashion world on edge and it comes with a timeless appeal. Halos come in very attractive designs, some of which are multidimensional, ornate and curvy.

If you’re a fashion forward glamorous bride who wants a little more attention to her finger, choose a halo engagement ring. The options of adding a halo to your engagement ring is endless, no matter what style it is. An asscher, trillion, princes, marquis or hexagonal cut diamond engagement ring gets a new face lift with a halo present.

The beauty of a wedding band, when paired with halo engagement rings are astonishing. They give wedding bands an extra glow and some more class!

Pear Cut Engagement Rings

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Pear and Marquise shapes are explicitly unique diamond cuts. They are so beautiful, brides find it difficult to make a choice.

Did you know? Marquis of French origin means nobleman, they wore diamonds to flaunt their status. Today, the marquise cut is symbolized by many cut variations, oval diamond cut being the most common.

Pear cut diamond engagement ring, like a teardrop is a dainty combination of a round cut and Marquise diamond, tapering at one end. Pear shaped engagement rings come in shapes and sizes that are perfect for women with wide, short or slim fingers.

Diamond in pear shape gives the fingers a slender and longer impression, but the stone size should be considered. A huge stone may swallow the finger, making them look shorter.

TIP. Marquise and pear cuts will sit well on ladies who have short fingers, making them appear longer.

Women with wide fingers are the luckiest in those category. While they have to avoid wearing rings that show so much flesh, they can flaunt both the pear and marquise engagement cut rings.

Charming Rose Gold Engagement Rings

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Have you seen a rose gold ring? They ooze elegance and are in a class of their own! They have been in vogue for a couple of years and are not leaving our faces anytime soon.

This is a perfect substitute for intending brides who do not feel yellow gold engagement rings. Brides who want a combination of subtlety and color have embraced rose gold engagement rings. Rose Gold rings have successfully achieved near classic status!

Won’t they? They have all the advantages and are corporate.

TIP. Rose Gold matches varieties of skin tones- fair, caramel, chocolate, pastels and all shades between.

We feel very sentimental about rose gold engagement rings. This is because, not only do the intending brides get their dream rings. But, rose gold goes a step further in making them feel comfortable in their skin, by complementing them.

Pair a rose gold ring with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds or amethysts and it matches perfectly as a set!

With other metals, rose gold blends in very well without clashes. Rose Gold comes in many styles, cuts and colors suitable for the vintage and modern bride.
Propose to her with a breathtaking engagement ring she will fall in love with (Photo 1).
Sparkling round diamond and romantic rose gold make engagement ring so gorgeous! (Photo 2)
Stunning ring with a beautiful paved band with center pear shaped diamond (Photo 3).

See more breathtaking and inspiring rings at Iconic Engagement Rings By Jean Dousset.

Trendy Unique Engagement Rings 2018

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Jewelers and brides have outdone themselves this year 2018. They keep us fascinated by reinventing and blending the old with the new school. We’ve been on the lookout for trendy unique statement making engagement rings in 2018 and here are some of them.

• Twisted accents

If you’re a romantic bride, you’ll find the twisted accents style symbolic and unique. The infinity design represents you and your fiancé’s lives becoming one. The twists mean that your hearts and souls are intertwined. How sentimental!

TIP. Diamonds can fill the side twists with a sapphire as centerpiece.

• Colored gems

Colored gemstones are unique and we have seen a lot of them trend this year. Nobody is sticking to the traditional anymore. Seems we all need some color in our lives. From sapphires to rubies, amethysts, diamonds and emeralds. Brides have defied tradition and gone bolder, join the train.

Odessa (Photo 1) engagement ring in white gold and infinity diamond. You can find more inspiration at 24 Gabriel & Co Engagement Rings Extraordinaire.

Amazing rings (Collage: (Photo 1)(Photo 3)) will look fantastic with these modern bands (Collage: Photo 2) in different gold colors. See more inspiring ideas at Award-Winning Engagement Rings From Noam Carver.

Solitaire Diamond Engagement Rings

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Solitaire diamond engagement rings never date. Demure and traditional brides will stick with moderate or small sized rocks. Bold brides will prefer larger and maybe, colored diamonds. This way, they maintain simplicity while making fashion statements.

• They have been here through time and are still relevant. Solitaire rings define simplicity, elegance and class. They represent eternal love in just one stone. Its quality is timeless!
• The ring is very traditional and emphasizes the beauty of a single diamond. The meaning of a solitaire is the presence of a single center diamond as the only embellishment. Hence, it’s highly recommended for those who want a single simple stone engagement ring.
• They come in an array of style, shapes, metals and setting to match various tastes and budgets. There’s the yellow gold, white gold and platinum with a variety of karat weight. Their cuts are exquisite, depending on your choice.

TIP. This engagement ring type fit brides from all class.

Some brides will adore princess cut solitaire diamond and round cut solitaire diamond. While others will prefer an emerald cut solitaire diamond, radiant cut solitaire diamonds and all cuts in between.

Perfect Simple Engagement Rings

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