<p>Because there's no better way to ring in the new year than talking bling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From east to west and square to solitaire, if this year's engagement rings are making any one statement, it's that unique, offbeat jewelry is in. To be sure, if there's any piece of jewelry in your collection that should feel truly personal, it's your <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/most-expensive-celebrity-engagement-rings-taylor-swift-selena-gomez-georgina-rodriguez" target="_blank" rel="noopener">engagement ring</a>. But for some brides-to-be, the rock is more than just a signifier of your relationship and commitment&mdash;it's also a style statement. No matter where you fall, rest assured in knowing that a diamond engagement ring is many things, but rarely are they anything less than sophisticated, sparkly splendor.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Whether you're seeking inspiration for your own upcoming engagement or simply wondering what trends are taking over today's bridal industry, <em>L'OFFICIEL&nbsp;</em>has you covered. Without further ado, join along as we dive into all of the cuts, styles, and hues driving 2026 engagement rings&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Elongated shapes</h2>

Maxx Morando and Miley Cyrus at the global premiere of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' on Dec. 1, 2025. Getty Images.

<p>Though cuts like the solitaire and pear diamond are tried-and-true classics, modern brides appear to be all-in on embracing elongated styles and chunkier silhouettes. From ultra-cool <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/east-west-bag-tote-trend-spring-summer-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">east-west</a> settings, &agrave; la Miley Cyrus, to Dua Lipa's flush-set cigar-style band, pop culture's favorite It girls are proving that it's not all about delicate, classic styles&mdash;funkier, modern shapes are chic too.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Antique-inspired rings</h2>

Taylor Swift's Old Mine engagement ring designed by Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry. Photo via Instagram/@taylorswift

<p>To be sure, contemporary-looking styles have dominated bridal culture as of late, and as chic as these modern engagement rings are, some brides-to-be simply prefer classic styles. Take <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/taylor-swift-engagement-ring-dress-shoes-watch-outfit-details" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taylor Swift</a>, for instance. When the singer announced her engagement with a dreamy, romantic photoshoot back in 2025, fans instantly locked onto her engagement ring, featuring an antique-inspired Old Mine-cut diamond. In the time since, other vintage-inspired cuts like Old European and elongated cushion have made similar comebacks.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Oversized stones</h2>

Photo via Instagram/@haileybieber

<p>Whether your future ring features a lab-grown diamond or a natural mined one, one thing is for sure: more and more modern rings are embracing sizable silhouettes&mdash;think <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/hailey-bieber-naked-braless-sheer-dress-risque-outfits-style" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hailey Bieber</a>'s "upgraded" elongated oval engagement ring, or Georgina Rodriguez's <em>massive&nbsp;</em>25-30 carat ring.&nbsp;</p>

All Of The Engagement Ring Trends Set To Take Over 2026

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