Why Gen Z Is Choosing Brown Diamonds for Their Engagement Rings 💍🍫✨

Ever since I foundout that Gen Zers seem to be gravitating toward brown center stones in their
engagement rings (this according to the 2025 Pinterest wedding trends report), I can’t stop thinking about how much I enjoy theidea.

Brown has beengaining speed since last fall, a departure from summer’s bright colors and a
little taste of the quiet luxury left behind after Succession wrappedits final season. Throw in a nod from Pantone as the 2025 Color of the Year, and all shades of brown—not just the chocolate tonesof Pantone’s Mocha Mousse—have dominated the fashion scene. It’s really good to see it.

Brown isn’trevolutionary by any means—brown gemstones, including diamonds, have long been admired by many jewelry consumers—but their return to greater popularity feels
wonderful and well overdue, giving attention to an array of gorgeous engagement
ring offerings.

The proof is in the(chocolate) pudding below. Here are some of the newest engagement rings with brown center stones.

Engagement ring in 18k yellow goldwith fancy-cut brown diamond, price on request; Vanessa Fernández

Cushion signet ring in 18k Fairminedyellow gold with 1.48 ct. fancy brown antique diamond, $25,100; Darius

Ring in 18k yellow gold withpear-shape brown diamond, rose-cut brown diamonds, white diamonds, and enamel, price on request; Lord Jewelry

Priapus ring in 18k yellow gold withbrown and white diamond, $24,343; Rachel Boston

Floating ring in 18k and 22k yellowgold with 0.9 ct. fancy diamond, $6,900; Khepri

X organic engagement ring in 14kyellow gold with 1.2 ct. brown diamond, $7,442;

Ellis Mhairi Cameron Oval engagement ring in yellow goldwith champagne diamond, price on request; White Space

Ring in 18k yellow gold with 4.17 ct.honey quartz and diamonds, price on request; Archana Aggarwal

Top: Sofie engagementring in 18k rose gold with 5.2 ct. diamond, $59,500; Aaryah