Engagement rings have always reflected more than just love. They capture fashion, culture, and the icons of their time. Here’s a look at the last 100 years of “I do” style, decade by decade!
1920s – Art Deco Elegance
Geometric lines, platinum settings, and bold gemstones. Think Gatsby glamour with emeralds, sapphires, and intricate patterns.
Icon: Zelda Fitzgerald’s Art Deco diamond + sapphire ring defined Jazz Age chic.
1930s – Old Hollywood Glam
Round diamonds with baguette side stones in sleek white gold or platinum. Elegant and cinematic.
Icon: Carole Lombard’s ring from Clark Gable, an Art Deco baguette style.
1940s – Wartime Simplicity
WWII rationing meant smaller diamonds in yellow or rose gold, sentimental and practical.
Icon: Grace Kelly’s first Cartier eternity band before her legendary diamond solitaire.
1950s – The Classic Solitaire
The decade that crowned the round solitaire as the engagement ring. Platinum bands, timeless style.
Icon: Marilyn Monroe’s eternity band from Joe DiMaggio embodied ’50s glamour.
1960s – Iconic & Royal Inspired
Statement stones set the trend; emerald cuts, colored gems, and unique designs.
Icon: Jackie Kennedy’s emerald and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels ring, legendary.
1970s – Boho & Unique Shapes
Marquise and pear cuts, often in yellow gold, mirrored the free-spirited, disco-infused decade.
Icon: Elizabeth Taylor’s pear-shaped diamond (one of many!) captured the ’70s vibe.
1980s – Bigger is Better
Excess ruled. Radiant, oval, and massive diamonds on bold yellow-gold bands.
Icon: Princess Diana’s iconic oval sapphire surrounded by diamonds, now worn by Kate Middleton.
1990s – Minimalist Chic
Sleek solitaires with princess or round cuts, often on plain bands, reflected the decade’s understated style.
Icon: Gwyneth Paltrow’s princess-cut solitaire from Brad Pitt in the ’90s.
2000s – Halo Heaven
Halo rings and pavé bands became the decade’s sparkle standard.
Icon: Kate Hudson’s halo engagement ring from Chris Robinson defined early-2000s glam.
2010s – Vintage Revival
Cushion cuts, and vintage-inspired rings trended hard thanks to Pinterest and celebrity brides.
Icon: Victoria Beckham’s iconic ring collection spans everything from a cushion-cut emerald to an oval sapphire to a blush-pink diamond.
2020s – Oval Obsession
Ovals dominate and customization reigns. Couples want rings as unique as their stories.
Icon: Olivia Culpo’s oval diamond solitaire brought fresh buzz to the trend, standing out from the classic solitaire with its trilogy design; a center diamond flanked by two gems.
