Remember the chunky rings trend from the pandemic era? The bright ones that made you look somewhere between “art student with a kiln addiction” and “local mob boss”?
Well, five years later, the trend has officially all grown up and back as chunky engagement rings (sigh they grow up so fast).
And it’s impossible to miss. Dua Lipa’s wide ring has been consistently making cameos in her photo dumps ever since her engagement to Callum Turner. The piece itself is a wide cigar band with a low-set round-cut stone tucked neatly into a gold base, minimal but far from basic. More recently, Miley Cyrus has been spotted with an east-west bezel-set ring, adding even more fuel to the resurgence.
These reappearances mark a shift away from dainty classics and toward statement-making designs that feel modern, sculptural, yet personalized.
So if you’re eyeing an engagement in the near future, or just want a beautiful ring that stands out, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourite picks:
Anita Ko
Launched in 2006, Anita Ko is an award-winning fine jewelry brand based in Los Angeles.
Shop their collection here: anitako.com
Ashley Zhang
Ashley Zhang is a New York based collection of fine jewellery that is meant to be worn with your past and future heirlooms.
Shop their collection here: ashleyzhangjewelry.com
Jacquie Aiche
15 years ago, Jacquie began designing and selling her jewellery out of a boutique in Beverly Hills. The brand is known for its classic chunky layered look.
Shop their collection here: jacquieaiche.com
Grace Lee
Founded in 2008, Grace Lee created collection after searching for well-designed everyday fine jewellery that was also unique and far from minimal.
Shop their collection here: gracelee.com
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