While it’s never been our tendency to follow the crowd, there’s one jewelry trend for 2025 that we can get behind – engagement rings for men.
While it’s never been our tendency to follow the crowd, there’s one jewelry trend for 2025 that we can get behind – engagement rings for men. Special jewelry has always been used to symbolize commitment and eternal love during life’s most memorable occasions like a proposal. And now more than ever, men want to ‘show off’ their engagement, declaring affection for their fiancée by wearing a shiny promise token before getting married.
The rise of men’s engagement rings comes as no surprise. Collaborating with numerous couples over the years, we have watched as both partners become involved in every aspect of the custom design process. In some cases, the man is working on his own, learning about the precious metals, rare gemstones, and unique settings that go into making a one-of-a-kind engagement ring at Goldpoint. He becomes so immersed in the process that wanting his own bold keepsake to mark the occasion only makes sense.
“We’ve noticed men picking up their wedding bands and not wanting to wait until their wedding day to show off their engagement with something symbolic and tangible,” says GP’s Sunim Choi, noting that some choose to wear their rings on a chain as a necklace or accessorize it with a watch. GP’s Olivia Michaels points out that her partner now wears his engagement ring on the left hand after moving his wedding band over to the right.
A growing emphasis on equality and mutual commitment in relationships combined with a shift away from fixed gender roles has expanded how all people think about jewelry and wearable objects of adornment. Consequentially, the notion that a glittering diamond means that a woman is ‘taken’ feels timeworn. It’s exciting to see couples redefining tradition in ways that are an honest reflection of their views and what it means to embrace a lifetime together in a modern world.
Goldpoint offers a wide selection of gender-neutral engagement rings. From understated to distinctive, the collection features an array of designs, metals, and gemstones to suit every style and personality.
Interested in the idea of getting a men’s engagement ring? We have listed some tips below to help find the perfect statement piece.
- Match the metal and/or finish with your partner’s engagement ring.
- Incorporate a stone that matches a stone (feature or accent) on your partner’s ring.
- Choose a ring design that is inspired by and/or complements your partner’s.
- If you’re already set on wedding band, choose a ring with a bit more bulk and embellishment. Like the traditional women’s engagement ring, the men’s version tends to be ‘fancier’ than the ceremonial band.
- Don’t forget, this is a once-in-a-lifetime moment to shine. So, picking a ring based solely on aesthetic preference for a design, stone, setting, etc. independent from your partner’s is absolutely fine!
