Engagement Ring Trends to Watch Out for in 2017

Planning on an engagement for 2017? Let’s talk about the bling! Take a peek at the hottest trends for engagement rings dominating this year’s engagement season.

COLORED GEMSTONES: Ooo la la, these are fabulous! Colored gemstones were a big trend in 2016 and couples aren’t letting this one go. 2017 season brings a bit of a twist, adding additional diamond accents to these stunning settings.

MIXED METALS: Can’t decide what metal you prefer?? Mix it! Mixed metal rings afford many more styling options, from more obvious, eye-catching designs to subtle hints of color.

PRINCESS/MARQUISE CUT: Vintage-inspired styles still reign supreme in this wedding season, with heavy emphasis on princess and marquise cuts. Fun fact: Marquise cut diamonds originated with the French Monarchy in 1745. Anything that originated in France can do no wrong, am I right?!

TWISTED BANDS:  This symbolic trend is stunning and romantic, representing two lives joining together to become one.

HALOS: Halos have been a staple for several years now, what with their romantic, vintage-inspired look and the simple way the halo creates the illusion of a larger center stone. It’s really no wonder why they’re so popular among brides!

I hope you enjoyed a look at the trends for 2017’s engagement rings! Check back next Thursday for the next wedding trend!

*These images are not original to Courtney Carney Photography. The original link to each can be found on my Pinterest board, WEDDING TRENDS.*