The Best 2026 Engagement Ring Trends For Every Type of Bride

Today’s brides want more than just a beautiful diamond — they want an engagement ring with a story to tell. As much as it needs to reflect your style (are you a minimalist who prefers a simple stone, or are you looking for antique-inspired pieces that feel one-of-a-kind?), it also needs to reflect your values: facets like traceable origins, sustainable materials, and ethical practices are crucial to consider when designing the ring of your dreams.

Jared’s Storied Diamond Desert Sands of Eternity™ collection fuses transparency, technology, and timelessness. Each gem begins its journey under Botswana’s golden dunes before being carefully crafted and set. A digital passport unlocked via QR code reveals over 40 touchpoints along the diamond’s path, including photos of its rough shape, the moment it was discovered, and its GIA certification, which documents its color, clarity, carat, and cut specifications.

“For life’s most meaningful moments, natural diamonds hold a special significance,” says Jared president Claudia Cividino, who emphasizes the offering’s innovative nature. Stylistically, each piece feels like an heirloom in the making: Stones in stunning colors — milky bright white, golden champagne, and soft brown — are set in repurposed gold and platinum. The collection includes semi-mounts, anniversary bands, and engagement rings that echo the desert landscapes that inspired them, each piece as unique as the women who will wear them.

In 2026, diamonds aren’t just about forever — they’re about knowing exactly where that forever began. See standout styles from Jared below.