2022 Bridal Trends Coming to JCK

For most jewelry retailers, having a bountiful bridal selection is vital. First, the classics—solitaires, halo settings, some three-stone rings, perhaps. You want to make sure that you have the pieces that promise to stand the test of time for those shoppers looking for their forever ring.

And yet, it’s important to keep a finger on the pulse of what’s trending in bridal. Following trends doesn’t mean buying into fads, especially since, when it comes to engagement rings, most of what’s popular tends to ebb and flow.

While it depends on a store’s location and habits of their clientele, showcasing even just a few of-the-moment styles helps a store to appear updated and knowledgeable.

At the 2022 JCK Show, you’ll be able to find all the styles you’re looking for to complete your showcase selection for the upcoming busy seasons. Our Bridal neighborhood features a comprehensive selection from the brands and designers you know and love, as well as ones you have yet to meet.

Pop culture fan or not, there’s no denying the impact celebrity engagements have on what sells. Between J. Lo’s latest—a green diamond sparkler—to Megan Fox’s toi et moi style stunner, you’ll find customers well attuned to demanded styles like these. It makes no difference whether shoppers are directly inspired by Hollywood—as certain styles get more exposure, you start to lose track of where their popularity originated. 

Romance semi-mount in 14k white gold with marquise sapphires and 0.06 ct. t.w. diamonds, $1,135; KIM International

Art Deco mounting in 18k white gold with 0.69 ct. t.w. baguette diamonds, price on request; Classique Creations

Grace engagement ring in yellow gold, price on request; IGC Jewelry and Diamonds 

And speaking of fancy diamonds—while price prohibiting for many customers, expect those with the budget to seek them out in response to J. Lo’s gorgeous and rare green diamond. And since Jennifer Lopez’s accessories seem to have reverberating effects, expect some demand for other fancy color diamonds, harking back to her original engagement ring from Affleck—a pink diamond—and her fancy blue diamond from previous marriage to Marc Anthony.

Three-stone ring in platinum and 18k yellow gold with 4.5 ct. natural fancy light yellow diamond (GIA), 0.93 ct. t.w. radiant diamonds, and 0.39 ct. t.w. diamonds, price on request; M&V Vanguard Jewelry

Heart-shape engagement ring in 18k white gold with 2.49 ct. fancy yellow diamond, price on request; Ninacci 

For those who desire a splash of color but either can’t or don’t want to go for a diamond, gemstones like sapphire, emerald, and aquamarine are popular choices as alternative engagement options. While some may be inspired by recent stories of the rich and famous, colored gemstone engagement rings are by no means a new trend, and, if anything, their popularity only continues to grow.

All this and a whole lot more can be found within the bridal neighborhood of The JCK Show, and you’ll find other bridal selections throughout the show in addition to Luxury.