Summer’s a really popular time for weddings, and that means romance is on the minds of many a soon-to-be engaged couple in attendance of those wedding, as well.  Whether you’re a nervous groom-to-be preparing to surprise your beloved with the engagement ring of her dreams or, like many modern couples, the two of you plan to seek out the perfect engagement ring together, be sure to check out 2016’s most popular engagement ring trends before you begin your formal search.  This year’s bridal jewelry trends are brilliant, beautiful, and bound to leave her breathless. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="516"] Vintage Bridal Ring from True Romance[/caption]

Vintage Engagement Rings

Vintage and vintage-look engagement rings evoke a sense of romantic nostalgia from a simpler era, reminiscent of elegance and chivalry.  Vintage engagement rings may actually be antique, or you may have a new ring fashioned utilizing vintage jewelry elements and designs.  Vintage rings can be modified to include modern elements and designs as well, in a perfect combination of old meets new, symbolizing an appreciation of the past mingled with the joy of the present and hope for the future.

Halo Rings

An extremely versatile and ever-growing trend in bridal jewelry is the halo ring.  Halo rings have a circle, or “halo”, of precious stones surrounding a beautiful solitaire.  This provides a wonderful opportunity to customize the look of your engagement ring, especially if the bride-to-be likes a little color splashed in with her diamonds, as halo rings can be crafted of precious colored gemstones as well as diamond accents.

Design Your Own Ring

At first blush, the thought of designing your own engagement ring might be more than a little intimidating.  You’re not a jeweler, after all.  But this rising engagement ring trend is a whole lot simpler – and more accessible – than you might think.  You choose the diamond solitaire that most catches your eye and pair that with the engagement ring setting of your choice.  The end result can be simple and elegant or bold and brilliant, and anything in between.  It’s entirely your choice, and your jeweler will walk you through the process, every step of the way.  By designing your own engagement ring, you ensure a truly unique piece that perfectly suits her taste and style – and your budget. This year’s engagement ring trends offer plenty of stunning options to satisfy virtually any bride’s vision of that perfect ring – the ring she’s always dreamed of - with over flowing joy and delight.