Modern Alternatives to Classic Engagement Ring Styles

The classic engagement ring is timeless, and comes in many forms. But how do you take that classic design and give it a modern twist? Today’s modern ring styles offer elegance and style, all with a contemporary feel that make them the perfect choice for many modern brides.

We’ve gathered a selection of our favorite classic ring alternatives to inspire you on your quest for the perfect ring.

Changing the setting of a diamond is one way to instantly update the look. If you look at this Starlit Pear Bezel Solitaire Engagement Ring, not only does the bezel surrounding the diamond add a contemporary edge, the pear shaped stone is a more modern take on a classic diamond shape.

One way to instantly add a modern feel is to use an unusual metal. While yellow gold feels more vintage and antique, the cool blush of rose gold gives it a very current feel. This is not a metal for everyone, so it is worth considering whether the bride-to-be wears this color in her other jewelry – perhaps you can even subtly ask her how she feels about pink gold.

The intertwining of the round brilliant melee on this engagement ring is the kind of embellishment that takes a standard solitaire engagement ring to something more ‘of the moment’. While the detailing is modern, the overall design is classic enough to always be in style, and be passed down generations to come.

The way the pave leads up the shoulders of this ring, embellishing the four prongs holding the center diamond, is strikingly different. And it is this kind of unique twist that instantly gives a feel of modernity – today’s bride is often looking for something that showcases her individuality, and this Danhov ring accomplishes that goal quite beautifully.

There are a lot of classic touches in this engagement ring – the three stones, the vintage style embellishment, the Verragio scrolls… But the use of a square center diamond puts a modern spin on this vintage-feeling design.

How do you make a classic solitaire diamond engagement ring contemporary? One clever touch can be seen in this ring – the use of a knife-edge design in the band. Not only does it look elegant, it creates maximum angles for shine and sparkle.

Much like traditional engagement rings, these modern ring styles draw attention to a main center stone, and this is where you really get the “wow” factor. By dedicating some of your budget to a show-stopping center stone, you are adding further beauty to an already stunning ring. A CUT ABOVE ® Hearts and Arrows Diamond is the very pinnacle in diamond quality. Having undergone rigorous testing at the American Gem Society Laboratories, each one takes light performance to the extreme. The result is guaranteed to impress!

Could one of these designs be your own modern fairy tale engagement ring?