Designer engagement rings for a classic, contemporary look

The mere mention of designer names such as Dior, Louis Vuitton and Chanel is guaranteed to quicken the pulse. Traditionally, these Bond Street fashion heavyweights may not have been the obvious port of call for brides-to-be, but these luxury houses are increasingly translating their fashion nous into fine jewellery, including designer engagement rings.

Launched 17 years ago, Dior’s jewellery division has flourished under the visionary leadership of creative director Victoire de Castellane, whose sources of inspiration range from floral and natural motifs to fairytales and pop culture.

The Rose Dior Bagatelle collection pays tribute to founder Christian Dior’s favourite flower, the rose, with romantic jewels inspired by the breathtaking rose garden in the Parc de Bagatelle in Paris. And diamond engagement rings don’t come much prettier than the Dior rings in white gold with an elaborate rose dressed up in white diamonds. These rings are a perfect match for the Bois de Rose wedding bands, which offer a feminine interpretation of a rose stem that wraps itself elegantly around the finger.

View more diamond engagement rings here

For a more colourful option, opt for the Dior engagement rings in yellow gold with a delicate rose crafted from blue chalcedony, which can also be partnered with Bois de Rose wedding bands.

Chanel continues to evolve the distinctive style of Gabrielle Chanel in its fine jewellery collections with designs that are classic, contemporary and always trés chic. The timeless combination of black and white was an integral part of Coco’s signature style and has inspired the Ultra collection, which pairs a monochrome palette with sleek, high-tech ceramic.

Be inspired by this selection of colourful engagement rings

Combine the Chanel engagement rings with a central diamond on white or black ceramic with a matching wedding band, or mix the two colours for an eye-catching monochrome effect. Beautiful and glamorous, yet deceptively simple, these designer engagement rings have a touch of the avant-garde that reflects the spirit of an indomitable style icon.

In the 15 years since its launch, Louis Vuitton’s fine jewellery collection has gone from strength to strength. The Parisian house subtly weaves its distinctive brand identity into jewels with a refined elegance that are never brash. Perfect for contemporary brides who hanker after a clean, minimalist design, the Louis Vuitton Empreinte engagement rings feature simple circular motifs inspired by the nail imprints of the Maison’s legendary trunks. For a flawlessly coordinated look, pair these diamond engagement rings with his and hers wedding bands from the same collection.

With a jagged shape inspired by the stem and thorns of a rose, this yellow gold and diamond ring from Dior’s Bois de Rose collection makes a stunning wedding band.
Dior ring in white gold set with diamonds from the Bois de Rose collection, inspired by the delicate stem on Christian Dior’s favourite flower.
Inspired by Christian Dior’s favourite flower, the Rose Dior Pré Catalan ring features a rose carved out of blue chalcedony on an 18ct yellow gold band set with a round diamond.
With a sleek white gold band wrapped around white ceramic, the Chanel Ultra wedding band can be matched with any of the diamond rings from the same fine jewellery collection.
The Chanel engagement ring from the Ultra collection, with a diamond-encrusted white gold band set onto white ceramic, offers a contemporary twist on the classic solitaire.
Mademoiselle Chanel’s signature monochrome palette is reflected in the Chanel Ultra collection, which includes this diamond engagement ring in white gold, white ceramic and a diamond solitaire.
Set with a single round-cut diamond, the design of this Louis Vuitton engagement ring in platinum from the Empreinte collection is inspired by the imprint of the nails on the luxury house’s iconic trunks.
With a design inspired by the brand’s legendary trunks, the platinum wedding band from Louis Vuitton’s Empreinte collection is dedicated to couples that are embarking on a lifetime journey together.
Louis Vuitton Emprise ring in white gold, set with 36 diamonds in a motif that recalls the nails and lozine trimming on the iconic trunks, which established the Maison’s reputation.
Dior engagement ring in 18ct white gold with a diamond-encrusted rose from the Rose Dior Bagatelle collection, named after the famous rose garden in the Parc de Bagatelle in Paris.