What are 2022’s top engagement ring trends? Cartier’s diamond halo designs, Graff’s bespoke settings – and the always classic three-stone ring

“A timeless engagement ring setting is what we call a three-stone ring,” explained Ronald Abram, of the eponymous Hong Kong jewellery house. Featuring a central diamond and two side stones, “it has historically been the most timeless setting because it creates a perfect sense of balance and harmony”.

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Unsurprisingly, romantic styles continue to grow in popularity, enabling couples to share their stories and bring their uniquely personal romances to life. “Our romantic rings are mostly bespoke designs. What makes them romantic is that there is a sentiment or mood which our client would like to express with the jewellery,” explained Abram.

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At Christie’s, a staggering 17.80-carat emerald ring by Chaumet is estimated to fetch US$675,000 when it goes under the hammer this season.
Graff, renowned for its work with yellow diamonds, delivered a 12.5-carat radiant-cut centre stone framed by heart-shaped white diamonds.

Moussaieff clearly decided more is more with a vibrant 10.92-carat oval-cut yellow diamond ring, ringed by smaller stones of the same type.
Beyond settings and colours, there has also been a shift of interest in the shape of engagement ring stones. De Beers’ emerald cut remains one of its signatures, while oval and cushion-cut also remain popular. Adding a halo of diamonds to an oval-cut diamond was the design of choice last year, and is expected to remain popular throughout this year. Cartier, for instance, has no shortage of oval-cut rings, including a 5.99-carat, oval-cut diamond ring, encircled by a halo of – what else? – diamonds.

- Couples are interested in romantic toi et moi styles, colourful gems and unique stone shapes for their wedding plans – but classic three-stone rings are still relevant today too
- A 17.80-carat emerald ring by Chaumet is expected to fetch over half a million at a Christie’s auction while De Beers’ emerald cut remains one of its signatures