New Year Ring Trends 2027: Shapes, Settings and Styles

A new year often brings a shift in what people want from engagement rings and wedding jewellery. Heading into 2027, the direction is becoming less about following one dominant ring design and more about choosing a combination of shape, setting and band style that feels distinctive.

Round and oval stones remain important, but elongated cuts, structured shapes, hidden details, three-stone settings and more expressive bands are creating greater variety. Recent bridal data still places round and oval among the most selected engagement-ring shapes, while contemporary jewellery trends are moving toward rings with more individuality and stronger design character.

For Franc Laurent, this direction fits naturally with a range that already includes round, oval, cushion, emerald, radiant, princess, Asscher and pear-cut moissanite engagement rings across solitaire, halo, hidden-halo and three-stone settings.

Here are the ring trends worth watching as 2027 begins.

Oval Rings Continue Into 2027

Oval rings are unlikely to disappear simply because the calendar changes.

Their appeal comes from the balance between familiar and distinctive. An oval has the soft curves associated with a round stone but creates a longer profile across the finger. That elongated shape can also make the centre stone feel more visually prominent.

Recent engagement-ring research placed oval almost level with round among the most frequently selected shapes, while current fashion coverage continues to describe oval as a modern classic.

For 2027, the more interesting development is how the oval is being presented.

A simple oval solitaire creates a restrained appearance. Add a hidden halo, pavé shoulders or a split-shank band and the same centre-stone shape becomes considerably more detailed.

This flexibility means oval rings can evolve without losing the shape that made them popular in the first place.

Emerald Cuts Bring Structure to the New Year

Emerald-cut rings offer a very different direction.

Long straight edges and step-style facets give the stone a structured, architectural appearance. Rather than producing the same type of lively brilliance associated with round or radiant cuts, an emerald cut places more emphasis on proportion, symmetry and clean lines.

That makes it particularly suitable for the growing preference for rings that feel intentional rather than overly decorated.

An emerald-cut moissanite can work especially well with a clean solitaire band, side stones or a contemporary setting that allows the rectangular shape to remain the defining feature.

For buyers entering 2027 looking for understated sophistication rather than maximum visual complexity, emerald cuts deserve particular attention.

Radiant Cuts Combine Shape With Sparkle

Radiant cuts provide another route into geometric ring design.

They have the straight-edged silhouette many buyers like about rectangular stones but use brilliant faceting to produce greater sparkle. That combination makes radiant moissanite especially relevant for people who like the structure of an emerald-shaped stone but want a more energetic light performance.

Radiant-cut engagement rings also work across several settings. A solitaire keeps the outline clear, while three-stone arrangements or additional shoulder stones can create something considerably more dramatic.

Current jewellery coverage has also highlighted radiant cuts as a strong choice for modern solitaire, east-west and three-stone designs.

Pear Shapes Offer a More Distinctive Silhouette

Pear-cut rings continue the movement toward elongated shapes but introduce deliberate asymmetry.

The combination of a rounded end and tapered point gives a pear-shaped centre stone an instantly recognisable outline. It can feel softer than a sharp geometric cut while remaining noticeably different from round and oval stones.

For 2027, pear cuts make particular sense for buyers who want a recognisable engagement-ring aesthetic without choosing one of the most conventional shapes.

Pear moissanite can work in solitaire settings, halo designs, shoulder-stone arrangements and hidden-halo rings, allowing the same stone shape to move between minimal and highly decorative styles.

Solitaire Rings Become More Design-Led

The solitaire remains fundamental to engagement-ring design, but simplicity does not necessarily mean every solitaire has to look alike.

Current bridal trends are showing greater interest in the band, prong arrangement, stone orientation and overall proportions rather than treating the solitaire simply as a centre stone on a thin band. Fashion coverage for 2026 has highlighted four-prong settings, stronger bands and more intentionally designed profiles alongside traditional solitaire forms.

That direction should remain relevant heading into 2027.

An oval solitaire creates a different effect from an emerald solitaire. A round centre stone on a traditional band has a very different personality from a radiant cut paired with a more substantial shank.

The trend is therefore not away from solitaires. It is toward making the solitaire itself more individual.

Hidden Halos Add Detail Without Dominating the Ring

The hidden halo has become an effective option for people who want additional detailing without placing a visible border around the centre stone.

Instead of surrounding the stone from the top, smaller accent stones sit beneath the main setting. From a direct overhead view, the centre stone remains dominant. From the side, the additional detail becomes visible.

Franc Laurent currently carries hidden-halo designs across multiple moissanite shapes, including oval, round and pear styles.

This makes the hidden halo particularly relevant for 2027 because it suits the broader movement toward jewellery with details that reveal themselves gradually rather than relying entirely on an immediately obvious halo.

Three-Stone Rings Gain More Personality

Three-stone settings provide one of the strongest alternatives to a conventional solitaire.

A centre stone is balanced by two additional stones, extending the composition across the finger while keeping the main stone clearly identifiable.

The setting also allows designers to combine shapes.

An oval centre, for example, can be paired with pear-shaped side stones. Emerald or radiant centres can work with more angular side stones, producing a distinctly architectural arrangement.

Franc Laurent already offers three-stone moissanite configurations, including an oval centre accompanied by pear-shaped side stones.

For 2027, these mixed-shape arrangements are particularly interesting because they make the setting itself part of the ring's identity.

Split-Shank and Crossover Bands Create Movement

The band is becoming increasingly important rather than functioning simply as support for the centre stone.

Split-shank rings divide the band as it approaches the stone, opening additional space around the centre setting. Crossover and criss-cross designs introduce curves and movement that make the ring appear more sculptural.

This can work especially well with oval stones because the flowing band contrasts with the elongated centre.

Franc Laurent's recent collections already include criss-cross and split-shank engagement-ring designs, showing how traditional moissanite centre stones can be combined with less conventional band structures.

Round Rings Remain Relevant Despite Changing Trends

Not every 2027 trend needs to be unconventional.

Round stones remain one of the most established engagement-ring choices, and 2026 market data placed round as the most selected shape in the surveyed group, narrowly ahead of oval.

The difference heading into 2027 may be less about abandoning round stones and more about changing what surrounds them.

A round moissanite can sit in a clean solitaire, hidden halo, classic halo, three-stone setting or more elaborate band. This gives buyers the familiarity of a traditional centre shape without requiring the entire ring to feel traditional.

Bridal Ring Stacks Become Part of the Decision

Engagement rings are increasingly worth considering together with the wedding ring rather than as completely separate purchases.

A solitaire engagement ring can be transformed by pairing it with a stone-set wedding band. A detailed engagement ring may work better alongside something restrained. Curved or shaped wedding bands can follow the profile of an engagement ring that does not sit flush against a straight band.

This makes proportion especially important.

The width of both rings, height of the centre setting, amount of pavé and placement of stones all influence how the final bridal combination appears.

When exploring Franc Laurent moissanite engagement and wedding rings for 2027, thinking about the complete pairing from the beginning can lead to a more cohesive result than selecting each ring independently.

The Biggest Ring Direction for 2027 Is Individuality

The strongest theme moving into 2027 is not one stone shape or setting taking over every other option.

Instead, shoppers have considerably more ways to personalise familiar ring ideas.

An oval can become minimalist or highly detailed. An emerald cut can feel classic or architectural. A round stone can remain traditional while being paired with an unexpected band. A three-stone ring can combine several complementary cuts rather than repeating three identical stones.

That gives buyers more freedom to choose according to proportion, personal style and how the ring will actually be worn.

Franc Laurent's moissanite collections already span many of these directions, including classic solitaires, halos, hidden halos, three-stone settings, elongated cuts and contemporary band designs. Heading into 2027, those differences matter more than simply choosing whichever single style happens to be labelled the year's biggest trend.

Frequently Asked Questions

What engagement ring shapes will be popular in 2027?

Oval, round, emerald, radiant and pear shapes are all worth watching heading into 2027. Rather than one shape replacing all others, the broader direction is toward greater variation in proportions and settings.

Are oval engagement rings still trending for 2027?

Oval rings remain highly relevant. Recent 2026 engagement-ring data placed oval among the two most frequently selected shapes, and its versatility allows it to work with solitaire, halo, hidden-halo, three-stone and split-shank settings.

What is the difference between an emerald cut and a radiant cut?

Emerald cuts use long step-style facets and create a cleaner, more structured appearance. Radiant cuts use brilliant-style faceting, producing noticeably more sparkle while retaining a rectangular or square geometric outline.

Are solitaire engagement rings still fashionable in 2027?

Yes. Solitaire rings remain highly relevant, but newer versions can place more emphasis on band width, prong arrangement, stone orientation and overall proportions. This allows a simple setting to feel more personal.

What is a hidden-halo engagement ring?

A hidden halo places smaller accent stones beneath the centre-stone setting rather than forming a clearly visible border around it from above. It adds sparkle from side angles while allowing the centre stone to remain the dominant feature.

Are three-stone rings becoming more popular?

Three-stone settings are an important style to watch because they allow greater visual width and the opportunity to combine different stone shapes. They can also symbolise a couple's past, present and future.

Which ring shape gives an elongated appearance?

Oval, emerald, radiant and pear cuts can all create an elongated appearance depending on their proportions. The effect differs between cuts: oval is softer, emerald more structured, radiant more brilliant and pear more distinctive because of its tapered point.

What ring setting should I choose for a moissanite centre stone?

That depends on the desired appearance. A solitaire keeps attention on the centre stone, a halo increases surrounding sparkle, a hidden halo introduces subtler detailing, and a three-stone setting provides greater width and additional stones.

Are split-shank rings suitable for engagement rings?

Yes. Split-shank settings can frame the centre stone and give the band more visual interest. They work particularly well when the goal is to create a more detailed or contemporary engagement-ring profile.

Should an engagement ring and wedding ring be chosen together?

It can be helpful. Considering both rings together lets you assess band width, stone placement, setting height and whether the rings will sit flush. This is particularly important for elaborate engagement-ring settings.

Are round engagement rings going out of style?

There is little evidence of that. Round remained the most selected engagement-ring shape in The Knot's 2026 study, narrowly ahead of oval. What is changing is the range of settings and band designs being combined with traditional centre-stone shapes.

What moissanite engagement ring styles does Franc Laurent offer?

Franc Laurent's current range includes round, oval, cushion, emerald, princess, radiant, Asscher and pear-cut moissanite engagement rings, with solitaire, halo, hidden-halo, three-stone and other detailed settings available.