Chunky Gold Engagement Rings: The Celebrity Trend Redefining 2025 Proposals
Anita Ko
Getting engaged has always been a moment charged with emotion, and the ring has always played the protagonist. But in 2025, its role feels more defined, more deliberate. The engagement ring is no longer a discreet symbol it’s the statement. And with a new wave of celebrity engagements, from Miley Cyrus to Dua Lipa, a clear aesthetic has emerged: the chunky yellow‑ and rose‑gold ring.
The shift didn’t arrive loudly. It follows the codes of quiet luxury precise, confident, anchored in design rather than display. It reflects a broader change in how couples approach commitment: less tradition, more personal style. The modern engagement ring is about proportion, silhouette, and a sense of individuality that feels unmistakably current.
When Celebrities Say Yes, the World Takes Notes
Celebrity engagements have always shaped the jewellery conversation, but this moment feels different. It’s no longer about the size of the diamond or the spectacle of the announcement. It’s about the ring as an object of design its lines, its weight, its attitude.
Miley Cyrus set the tone. When she and Maxx Morando quietly revealed their engagement at the Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere, attention went straight to her ring: a cushion‑cut diamond on a thick 14k yellow‑gold band by Jacquie Aiche. Vintage‑leaning, modern in execution, sculptural in presence. Not delicate. Not traditional. Simply decisive.
Zendaya has embraced the east‑west setting a horizontal stone that feels architectural and clean. Dua Lipa’s ring has become the defining image of the trend: a round brilliant (or old European cut) diamond set low into a wide gold cigar band. Bold. Minimal. Effortlessly contemporary.
Jacquie Aiche
Large Diamond Star Burst Cigar Band Ring
Grace Lee
Demi Crossover Helix with Pear Brilliant
Why Yellow and Rose Gold Are Back And Bolder Than Ever
For years, platinum and white gold dominated the engagement landscape. Now, yellow and rose gold have returned with a sharper edge. Not soft. Not nostalgic. Strong.
Cyrus and Lipa have reignited the appeal of warm‑toned metals, reminding us that gold real, rich, unapologetic gold carries a timelessness that doesn’t need embellishment. What’s new is the silhouette: thicker bands, sculptural shapes, rings that read more like contemporary jewellery than classic bridal pieces.
Yeprem
Golden Strada Stackable ring Stackable ring adorned with a combination of round and pear diamonds
Ashley Zhang
Toi Et Moi Oval Diamond Bubble Engagement Ring
The shift speaks to a cultural mood. People want individuality. They want pieces with presence. A chunky gold band delivers exactly that weight, character, and a sense of permanence.
And practically, the thicker band offers stability for larger stones. Beauty with function. A very modern combination.
A Trend Rooted in History With a Modern Twist
Chunky rings may feel like a 2025 phenomenon, but their roots go back to the Victorian era. The gypsy setting a gemstone embedded flush into the band was prized for its durability and its clean, almost mysterious aesthetic.
Today’s chunky rings echo that heritage while embracing contemporary proportions. The flush‑set stone. The wide band. The smooth, uninterrupted silhouette. A nod to the past, executed with modern precision.
This revival aligns with a broader movement in jewellery: pieces that feel personal, expressive, and slightly imperfect in the best way. Rings with soul.
Jessica McCormack
Tilted Heart-Shaped Diamond Wave Ring
Shay Jewelery @MyTheresa
The Spiral Heart ring is defined by a coiled construction, crafted from 18-karat gold and decorated with diamonds in round cuts and a heart-shaped highlight.
The Engagement Ring as the Main Character
In this new era, the engagement ring isn’t an accessory to the moment it is the moment. The reveal. The narrative. The visual anchor.
Chunky gold rings photograph beautifully. They stand out on red carpets, in paparazzi frames, and in everyday gestures — a hand on a coffee cup, a steering wheel, a partner’s arm.
They’re not shy. They’re not subtle. They’re confident. And that confidence resonates with a generation redefining what commitment looks like.
Quiet Engagements, Loud Rings
One of the most interesting shifts is the rise of the “quiet engagement.” Dua Lipa and Callum Turner have become the unofficial reference point no announcement, no staged reveal, just a ring that appears, quietly, and says everything.
It’s the balance of privacy and presence. The relationship stays discreet; the jewellery does the talking.
It mirrors the ethos of quiet luxury: no logos, no theatrics, just impeccable design. A chunky gold ring fits seamlessly into that world.
Anita Ko
Galaxy Ring with Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond
Savolinna Jewellery @ModaOperandi
Lemonade 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Choosing Your Chunky Gold Engagement Ring
For anyone exploring this trend, the key is proportion. A chunky ring should feel aligned with your style, not imposed on it. Trying different widths, settings, and stone shapes is essential what feels bold on one hand may feel heavy on another.
The appeal lies in the versatility:
Yellow or rose gold
Bezel, gypsy, or flush settings
Cushion, round, oval, or old‑cut diamonds
Smooth, sculptural bands or textured, engraved designs
Chunky rings offer space literally and creatively to design something that feels personal.
Repossi
Blast Spiral Ring in pink gold featuring 5 pear-shape diamonds for a total carat weight of 1.92 carat.
The Spiral ring is the perfect example of the sculptural approach of the collection, composed of gold threads with a specific movement following the ring shank to the spiral for a perfect design balance.
A New Chapter in Engagement Culture
Engagements today are less about tradition and more about expression. The ring is no longer chosen from a narrow set of expectations it’s a canvas for identity, taste, and intention.
Celebrities may have sparked the shift, but the movement is broader. Couples want rings that feel strong, personal, and beautifully crafted. Rings that endure not because they’re classic, but because they’re meaningful.
And right now, nothing captures that spirit more clearly than a chunky yellow‑ or rose‑gold engagement ring bold, sculptural, and unmistakably modern.
Aisha Baker Jewelry Mermaid 18K yellow gold, pearl, diamonds, enamel