Dec 23, 2024

Choosing the Perfect Engagement Ring this Holiday Season

Say 'yes' this holiday season with the perfect engagement ring—sparkling designs, personalised touches, and festive gemstones. Read on.

Even the most radical, nonconforming couples are drawn to ring shopping for the best engagement rings. While some prefer the classic cools, many are drawn to modern sleek designs or just love the big bold drama, but whatever the choice, the desire for unique engagement rings remains undisputed!

Key Takeaways

● Seasonal engagement ring trends include hidden halos, vintage-inspired designs, and floral settings.
● Warm metals like yellow and rose gold, and icy platinum or white gold, are perfect for holiday-themed rings.
● Customising engagement rings with personal engravings or unique gemstones adds special meaning.
● The holiday season offers memorable proposal opportunities, like decorating a tree or taking a snowy walk.
● Lab-grown diamond unique engagement rings provide a budget-friendly option without compromising on quality.

Whether your wedding is a barefoot beach party or a black-tie gala in a hotel ballroom, your diamond will last a lifetime. (As long as you take our advice and invest in the warranty.)

Seasonal Style Trends for Engagement Rings

Some popular engagement ring trends include hidden halos, vintage-inspired designs, and floral settings. Hidden halos are a ring of diamonds that sits beneath the centre stone. They add flair without drawing attention away from the central stone. Ornate details, one-of-a-kind cuts, mixed gemstones, and distinctive settings distinguish vintage-inspired engagement rings. Floral arrangements, such as the Rogers & Hollands Bridal Collection, incorporate nature-inspired details. Each of these designs is ideal for a winter proposal, as they add both seasonal and timeless elegance.

Gemstone and Metal Options for the Holidays

Gemstones and metals can mimic seasonal trends. Warm metals, like yellow or rose gold, evoke the cosy, festive atmosphere of the holiday season. Icy platinum or white gold represents the snowy, wintery atmosphere of the season.

Unique side stones, such as sapphires, rubies, and emeralds, evoke holiday colors. The colours are holiday-themed, giving the engagement ring a festive and distinctive look. These colored accents give rings a unique and versatile look while adding warmth and holiday spirit.

Customizing for a Personal Touch

Personalized engagement rings make them even more special. Clarity allows you to easily customise rings by selecting gemstones and band styles and engraving a personal message inside the bands. You can be creative with the engraving, such as engraving the proposal date or a holiday-themed symbol to capture the magic of the season. For those who adore the holiday season, a symbol can represent the proposal while also providing a whimsical nod to the season.

Holiday Proposal Ideas with a Beautiful Ring Reveal

Events during the holiday season make the ideal setting for a magical proposal. Consider proposing during a cozy winter activity, such as decorating the Christmas tree together—tuck the ring box into an ornament or hide it beneath the tree as a surprise gift. For a winter wonderland feel, pop the question on a snowy walk, perhaps writing "Will you marry me?" in the snow or finding a picturesque location to propose. Plan a holiday movie night and pause the film to get down on one knee. Take a moment during your New Year's celebration to begin the New Year as an engaged couple.

Plan Ahead: Timing and Availability

The holidays are a popular time to get engaged, so order early to ensure your ring arrives on time. If you're creating a custom design or personalizing a setting, allow extra time because they can take longer to produce.

Keep an eye out for holiday promotions, as this is a popular time of year to buy engagement rings. Rogers & Hollands | Ashcroft & Oak also provides financing options to make buying an engagement ring easier. They also provide free shipping, free returns, a lifetime warranty, and quick delivery to ensure you get your ring on time.

Why Lab Grown Diamonds Make a Perfect Choice

Lab grown diamonds are another popular option for holiday proposals. They are popular among ethical, budget-conscious couples seeking a center stone that reflects their values. While less expensive than natural diamonds, they also use fewer natural resources to produce because they are created in a laboratory. Lab diamonds are available in a variety of quality grades and prices.

At Rogers & Hollands | Ashcroft & Oak, we offer thousands of lab diamond options that are ideal for holiday jewelry gifts for someone like you on a hunt for a stunning, meaningful engagement ring. You will undoubtedly find a perfect stone that meets your needs and budget.

Looking into Future Matching Band Options

When selecting an engagement ring as your holiday jewelry gift, it is wise to consider wedding band options. Rogers & Hollands | Ashcroft & Oak recommend matching wedding bands when selecting an engagement ring. Classic solitaires, hidden halos, and three-stone rings are among the rings that stack best with bands.

Shop Our Season's Best-Sellers

Pear-Shaped 5/8ctw. Diamond Classic Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
This 14-karat white gold engagement ring features 1 centre HI I1 pear-shaped diamond totalling 1/2 carat total weight and 26 HI I1 round diamonds totalling 0.11-carat total weight.

Sarah. ArtCarved Oval-Cut Engagement Ring Setting in 14k White Gold
Our Sarah ArtCarved® diamond engagement ring setting is perfect for the oval-cut diamond of your choice. This contemporary design features 1/3 ct. Of shimmering round and pear-shaped diamond accents on its 14-karat white gold band. Please note that the centre stone is sold separately.

Blossom Cut Round Lab Grown 1ctw. Diamond Twist Wide Band Engagement Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
From the new Blossom Cut lab grown diamond collection, exclusively at Rogers & Hollands | Ashcroft & Oak. This contemporary twist-style engagement ring features a luminous centre lab-grown diamond and a curved row of lab-grown diamonds shimmering down each side of the wide 14-karat yellow gold band.

Final Note

With Rogers & Hollands | Ashcroft & Oak, you can choose your jewelry gifts from elegant options such as curved or contoured
bands that hug the shape of your engagement ring and enhance its sparkle. You can also look into diamond eternity bands or simple pavé bands, which work well with most settings.

May this holiday season bring love to you and yours.