Engagement ring inspiration: 13 breathtakingly beautiful designs from Instagram


From emerald stones to traditional bands, these designs will blow you away


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Bridie WilkinsSenior Health & Fitness Writer
February 3, 2021
Person in a blue dress with square gemstone rings on both hands.© Photo: Instagram

Engagement ring inspiration is certainly not short on social media. A whole host of brands have adopted an Instagram-first marketing approach and have since seen huge surges in sales.

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For us, this means that our feeds are likely to see a lot more sparkle, while we won’t even need to worry about leaving the house to find our dream engagement ring amid the current coronavirus pandemic- just whittle your faves into an Instagram collection. To make things even easier, we’ve handpicked the ones that’ve caught our eye... 

Make a statement with your engagement ring and choose an emerald cut diamond in a coloured hue (as above). Canary yellow is both sophisticated and stand-out.

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A man and woman, both with short hair, examining a diamond ring.© Photo: Instagram

Sustainable stones are the number one choice for eco-brides, like CARAT London's lab-grown diamonds.

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A hand with a blue sapphire and diamond ring, surrounded by purple flowers.© Photo: Instagram

Take your cue from the Duchess of Cambridge’s engagement ring and opt for an oval sapphire ring surrounded by diamonds. Make it the focal point of your ring finger and team with a minimalist wedding band.

A person's hand displays two gold rings with large, sparkling diamonds.© Photo: Instagram

If sentiment takes precedent for you, a split shank running into a single symbolises the union of two paths- the joining of you and your fiancé.  

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A person's hand displays three rings with various gemstones, including blue and pink stones.© Photo: Instagram

Choose a combination of stones for an artful approach to your engagement ring. Make blue or purple sapphires the centerpiece, then compliment with delicate white diamonds.

A hand holds a stack of rings with various gemstones, including opal and diamonds.© Photo: Instagram

Determine how big your central diamond and the thickness of your band will be. Larger diamonds will appear even bigger against thin bands.

A person's hand with red nail polish and three rings, including a large diamond, is shown near an airplane window.© Photo: Instagram

Statement stones aren’t always necessary. Pave diamond bands can also make beautiful engagement rings.

A hand with multiple rings, including a prominent diamond ring, displayed against a plain background.© Photo: Instagram

Take the traditional route with a delicate gold band and simple white sapphire.

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Hand with multiple rings, including a star-shaped one, raised in front of a lake.© Photo: Instagram

Frame a central stone with two triangle solitaire diamonds for a modern approach to engagement rings.

Five rose gold engagement rings with unique diamond designs displayed on a satin cloth.© Photo: Instagram

Surrounding your main choice of stone with smaller stones will create more surfaces for the light to catch and result in extra sparkle.

A hand with multiple rings and a star-shaped ornament, showcasing various gemstones and designs.© Photo: Instagram

Vintage shapes and colours will create a timeless design with enduring appeal.

A hand with multiple rose gold rings, each featuring unique gemstone designs.© Photo: Instagram

Rose gold makes a feminine engagement ring choice and will compliment more traditional coloured wedding rings once the big day comes.

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