One-and-Done Rings Redefine Bridal Jewelry Trends

The one-and-done ring—a single band serving as both engagement and wedding ring—is gaining traction among modern brides, driven by a desire for individuality and equality in marriage symbols. Jewelers like Patcharavipa, Lylie, and Jessie Thomas report increased demand for bold, chunkier designs, colored stones, and lab-grown diamonds. Celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Zendaya, and Miley Cyrus have popularized non-traditional choices. London-based jeweler Eliza Walter notes that heterosexual couples increasingly design bands together, bypassing the conventional proposal. Rosie Lillis swapped her engagement and wedding bands for a bespoke 18-carat gold curved ring with a 1.5-carat pear-shaped diamond by Jessie Thomas. Anna Beesley forgoes a wedding band for a mangalsutra, a sacred Indian necklace, while her engagement ring features an antique Asscher-cut diamond. Paris jeweler Gaia Repossi's Serti Sur Vide collection, with floating pear-shaped diamonds, is popular as a standalone piece. De Beers London CEO Emmanuelle Nodale observes a rise in rings designed to stand alone, reflecting a confident, modern bride. The trend also offers economic flexibility: couples may upgrade cheap vow rings later, and lab-grown diamonds make statement pieces more affordable.