Custom Engagement Rings Trending for 2026: Design Your Ring at Angara

Custom and semi-custom engagement rings are surging for 2026, and Angara is positioned as a practical entry point where buyers “start with a setting” and then personalize metal, gemstone or diamond type. Kyley Warren of USA TODAY framed the shift when she wrote, "Love isn't a one-size-fits-all thing; it's abstract, ever-changing and the ideal version of it will usually look a little different to every person," and highlighted Angara’s marketplace workflow and product examples in a shopping feature published Feb. 13, 2026 and updated Feb. 17, 2026.

Industry observers and trend reports are pointing to the same movement away from strict rules. Leah Blundell, Content Editor at Rock My Wedding, said, "In 2026, we’re going to see couples move even further away from traditional ‘rules’ around engagement rings. Colored diamonds, emeralds and gemstones speak to a desire for individuality and emotional storytelling." Rock My Wedding’s "2026 at a glance" roundup lists solitaires as the top style with trilogy and gemstone rings rising, rounds and ovals remaining top shapes while pear, emerald, marquise and princess gain, and notes that lab-grown diamonds remain popular; the outlet also reports men’s engagement ring sales are up +205% and an average spend of £1,922.

Specific trend pieces amplify the details shoppers are asking for. "Elongated diamond cuts will claim the title of the most-requested engagement ring shapes for 2026," the trend copy states, naming the marquise, oval and moval as examples that lengthen the finger and create the illusion of a larger stone. Another trend note reads, "Chunky gold rings lead the charge in engagement ring trends for 2026," pointing to record-high gold prices and the durability of heavier settings. A separate observation on color notes, "For decades, buyers focused heavily on colorless diamonds in the D–J range. Now couples seek warmth," and adds, "They want diamonds with gentle brown or yellow tones that I call 'off-white' diamonds."

Angara’s product examples cited in the USA TODAY feature show how that customization plays out in merchandise. The listing includes an Angara Emerald-Cut Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Ring, an Angara Solitaire Diamond Infinity Knot Ring described as "Designed to commemorate your everlasting love, this unique engagement ring has an infinity knot design, paired with a solitaire diamond that's sure to last forever (just like your marriage)," an Angara Lab-Grown Oval Ruby Engagement Ring with Multi-Shape Diamonds described as "fitted with a ruby gemstone front and center," and an Angara Lab-Grown Solitaire Oval Emerald Ring described as "available in varying carat weights, metal types and gemstones."

Consumer voices reinforce the marketplace appeal. Angara review excerpts dated Feb. 12, 2026 include Jennifer H.: "I was amazed how beautiful and elegant this ring is. I been looking and looking for the right ring to propose to my girlfriend. My girlfriend different and prefers different stones than a big diamond. This ruby stood out and when I proposed to her she really loved it and loves how unique it is with the small diamonds around the Ruby. I'm glad I found it with Angara." Eddie V. wrote, "All the pieces I've received from Angara have been absolutely exquisite! It is exciting to design your own jewelry and then see it in person!" and Luke D. detailed ordering and post-purchase experience: "The ring was absolutely perfect. The ordering was very easy with all the photos and measurements. The presentation in two boxes with a small light in the ring box gave the proposal that extra special wow. I can highly recommend this company, not only was the ring amazing but it was a third of the price that jewellery stores wanted to charge me." In a second Luke D. entry he added specifics about a self-gifted 1.45 carat heirloom opal and subsequent resizing costs that totaled an extra $1,000.

High-end pairings appear alongside bespoke marketplace options: a Prounis Emerald Cut Diamond Duo Ring is listed with price upon request by the dealer. For shoppers ready to act, Rock My Wedding’s final thoughts invite readers to "Book a consultation with one of our experts, in-store or online and discover a ring that feels truly yours.