Princess Kate sparks five major changes to engagement ring trends following new rock (Image: Getty)
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sparked a royal frenzy back in August when she . The 42-year-old instead donned a stunning eternity band when she accompanied on a royal visit.
This came after the Princess completed chemotherapy, following an unspecified cancer diagnosis at the start of the year. Since then she has stepped out on several occasions with members of the , as she .
Many royal fans are aware that when , 42, , he decided to pay tribute to his late mother – Princess Diana. He asked for Kate’s hand in holy matrimony by presenting her with Diana’s sapphire sparkler.
The jaw-dropping iconic rock is priceless, but reports indicate it is worth well over half a million if you take a close look at the stones. Although after more than fourteen years she decided to replace it with an alternative design.
Stephanie Tyler, jewellery expert at Purely Diamonds, has claimed that since Kate decided to ditch her original engagement ring it has caused a dramatic change up and down the country. She told that there will be at least five trends set to dominate the market thanks to her huge influence.
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Princess Kate wore a small eternity band instead of her engagement ring (Image: Getty)
The Princess of Wales swapped her stunning sapphire engagement ring (Image: Getty )
1. Eternity rings to become the new engagement ring
At the top of her prediction list was that eternity rings will become the new engagement ring. She thinks people will swap huge rocks for simpler styles to complinent their chosen wedding band.
Stephanie shared: “The beauty of Kate’s new engagement ring style is that it still incorporates aspects of her original engagement ring, with the eternity band featuring both diamond and sapphire gemstones. Wearing an eternity ring as an engagement ring is a modern take on a traditional solitaire ring, and can be more practical too, thanks to the smooth, even finish of the band and stones.
Furthermore, eternity bands can come in a variety of styles, including classic round bands or twisted styles, so you can still choose a unique engagement ring that suits your style.”
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Princess Kate’s stunning engagement ring was the late Princess Diana’s (Image: UK)
2. Yellow gold might overtake platinum next year
Yellow gold is back and it is here to stay, you only have to take a look at what is offered on the high street. It is one of the oldest precious metals and has a very warm and elegant look.
The expert said: “Over the past year, we have seen more vintage pieces dominate the jewellery trends of 2024, including charm bracelets and brooches.
“Therefore, it’s no surprise that we will see the vintage jewellery trend filter into the engagement ring sphere, with yellow gold being a traditional metal choice and synonymous with vintage pieces, so we can definitely expect this metal type to dominate the 2025 engagement ring trends.”
Princess Kate’s huge ring is worth a whopping £520,000 (Image: Getty )
Oval engagement rings are here to stay
Stephanie explained that the jewellery industry had seen a sudden surge in oval sales, thanks to the likes of A-listers taking a shine to the style.
“We can thank many celebrities for the oval engagement ring trend soaring in popularity over the last couple of years,” she said.
Before adding: “We’ve seen Kourtney Kardashian and Hailey Beiber sport the same diamond cut, and with Lady Gaga more recently showcasing her stunning oval engagement ring in July 2024, it’s inevitable that this engagement ring trend will continue to be a popular choice into 2025.”
Princess Kate and Prince William’s engagement back in 2010 (Image: Getty)
Yellow diamonds are making a comeback
It is no secret that yellow jewels are relatively uncommon because the supply of diamonds mined is limited – but they come with a hefty price tag.
High-end retailers like Tiffany have been known to produce some of the finest pieces of that colour. Over the years, Princess Kate in the most stunning jewellery – from the Elsa Peretti collection to the breathtaking Sapphire Oval Cabochon Earrings and Necklace.
Not only have Tiffany had the pleasure to style a royal Princess, but back in 2021 they had the chance to style the Queen of Pop she wore a yellow diamond necklace worth a whopping $30 million.
Stephanie said: “They offer a unique option for engagement rings and yellow diamonds come in a variety of shades, with the brighter yellow diamonds being more valuable.”
5. Cushion cut rings will inspire engagement ring trends
Cushion cuts offer a sense of class and elegance because they evolved from an ancient diamond shape,
“I believe the oval will be the dominant diamond cut for newly engaged couples in 2025. However, I do think the cushion cut will begin to rise in popularity more, especially as we have previously mentioned about vintage styles making a comeback,” she said.
Stephanie continued: “The cushion cut was a popular diamond cut choice in the early 1900s and was predominantly placed on vintage style settings. It’s renowned for its brilliant sparkle and unique shape, making it a big contender for the 2025 engagement ring trends.”