Minimal Engagement Rings for the Modern Bride

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Engagement rings end up becoming pieces of everyday jewelry, so it’s only fitting that they should reflect the personal style of the bride and blend in with her everyday wardrobe. And when it comes to modern women with pared-down style, minimalist engagement rings are the way to go. While many rings out there now have lots of embellishments and can be adorned with many stones and elaborate designs, minimal rings are just as beautiful.

There are plenty of options on the market right now, but we have rounded up our favorite styles. We’re seeing everything from classic single-stone styles to bands artfully arranged with tapered baguettes to unexpected diamond shapes. Here, shop 21 beautiful minimal engagement rings for the bride-to-be.

Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.