Gold Engagement Rings And Coloured Gemstones Could Be The Biggest Trend For 2016

This Could Be The Biggest Engagement Ring Trend For 2016

What will be the biggest engagement ring trend for 2016? One top fine jewellery designer has a prediction.

Speaking to WhoWhatWear, Anna Sheffield said: "Yellow gold has become more prevalent. Also I see more people wanting to mix coloured stones into their sets.

"There are many options for styling a ring that's personal but has a dash of colour."

We have an inkling she's right - and not just going by her own stunning designs, there are a whole host of rings to choose from.

Here are 7 gorgeous styles that prove gold isn't just for your wedding band...

Gold Engagement Rings (list)
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ManiaMania Ceremonial Engagement Ring, £2,325 from themaniamania.com
(02 of07)
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Pamela Love Luna Ring, £1,900 from CatbirdNYC.com
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Anna Sheffield Round Rosette Ring, £2,080 from annasheffield.com
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ManiaMania Ritual Solitaire Ring, £4,260 from themaniamania.com
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Anna Sheffield Bea Three Stone Ring, £13,180 from annasheffield.com
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Astley Clarke Connie Ring, £2,950 from astleyclarke.com
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Anna Sheffield Hazeline Solitaire Ring, £5,550 from annasheffield.com
Celebrity Engagement Rings
Kim Kardashian(01 of62)
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Kanye West proposed to Kim Kardashian with this 15-carat Lorraine Schwartz diamond ring in October 2013. (credit:Kim Kardashian/Instagram)
Avril Lavigne(02 of62)
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Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger proposed to fellow Canadian Avril Lavigne in August with a gargantuan 14 carat pear-shaped rock. We want to know: can she even put her hand in her pocket with that thing on?! (credit:Getty)
Halle Berry(03 of62)
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Olivier Martinez proposed to Halle Berry in 2012 with this unique emerald ring. (credit:Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
Olivia Wilde(04 of62)
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Even Tom Hanks was stunned by Olivia Wilde's bling. The ring, given to Wilde in January by Jason Sudeikis, features a halo of emeralds. (credit:James Devaney/WireImage)
Keira Knightley(05 of62)
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Keira Knightley's two-carat engagement ring, from now-husband James Righton is surprisingly modest. Knightley and Righton became engaged in 2012 and married in May. Post-wedding, Knightley added a yellow gold band to her ring finger for a trendy mixed-metal look. (credit:Splash News)
Jessica Simpson(06 of62)
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Jessica Simpson's unusual engagement ring, from boyfriend Eric Johnson, features a ruby surrounded by diamonds. Simpson and Johnson have been engaged since 2010. (credit:Getty)
Jessica Biel(07 of62)
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Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake tied the knot in a lavish Italian wedding in October. But after their engagement in 2011, the star waited months to show off her colossal rock . We're glad the pair settled on much more modest wedding bands. (credit:Getty)
Kim Kardashian(08 of62)
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An article about over-the-top engagement rings wouldn't be complete without a mention of Kim Kardashian. The reality star's famously gigantic bauble from estranged husband Kris Humphries was a whopping 20.5 carats in total -- more than many of these other ladies' massive rings put together. (credit:Getty)
Anna Paquin(09 of62)
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Anna Paquin's ring, from now-husband Stephen Moyer, features an unusual rustic diamond. Paquin and Moyer married in 2010. (credit:Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
Dania Ramirez(10 of62)
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"Heroes" actress Dania Ramirez said her fiance, director John "Bev" Land, designed her distinctive engagement ring. They married in February. (credit:Steve Granitz/WireImage)
Marion Cotillard(11 of62)
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Rumors that Marion Cotillard was engaged to her boyfriend, French actor Guillaume Canet, swirled when she stepped out wearing this unique sparkler in 2010. They have yet to tie the knot. (credit:Getty)
Kate Middleton(12 of62)
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Prince William gave Kate Middleton the ring his mother, Princess Diana, chose when she became engaged to Prince Charles in 1981. William and Kate married in 2011, and we all have Kate to thank for making colored engagement rings so trendy! (credit:AP Photo/Arthur Edwards)
Louise Roe(13 of62)
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TV host Louise Roe tweeted about her engagement in December 2012, sharing this photo with the caption, "Guys I have some exciting news to share, I am engaged! I was given my great-grandmother's aquamarine ring, i LOVE!" Her fiance is Abercrombie & Fitch model Josh Slack. (credit:Louise Roe Twitter)
Jenni "JWoww" Farley(14 of62)
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"Jersey Shore" star Jenni "JWoww" Farley got engaged to her boyfriend of two-and-a-half years, Roger Matthews, in September. Matthews popped the question while the pair were skydiving, and presented JWoww with a five carat cushion-cut diamond, surrounded by pink and white diamonds. We have to say we're not surprised by the over-the-top choice in this case. (credit:Getty Images)
Kim Kardashian (15 of62)
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Kim got engaged to Kanye West on her birthday in L.A. (credit:Getty )
Naya Rivera (16 of62)
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The "Glee" star is engaged to rapper Big Sean. (credit:Getty )
Kaley Cuoco (17 of62)
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Ciara (18 of62)
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Halle Berry(19 of62)
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Olivier Martinez proposed to Halle Berry in 2012 with this unique emerald ring. (credit:Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
Keira Knightley(20 of62)
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Keira Knightley's two-carat engagement ring, from now-husband James Righton is surprisingly modest. Knightley and Righton became engaged in 2012 and married in May. Post-wedding, Knightley added a yellow gold band to her ring finger for a trendy mixed-metal look. (credit:Splash News)
Jessica Simpson(21 of62)
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Jessica Simpson's unusual engagement ring, from boyfriend Eric Johnson, features a ruby surrounded by diamonds. Simpson and Johnson have been engaged since 2010. (credit:Getty)
Anna Paquin(22 of62)
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Anna Paquin's ring, from now-husband Stephen Moyer, features an unusual rustic diamond. Paquin and Moyer married in 2010. (credit:Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
Dania Ramirez(23 of62)
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"Heroes" actress Dania Ramirez said her fiance, director John "Bev" Land, designed her distinctive engagement ring. They married in February. (credit:Steve Granitz/WireImage)
Marion Cotillard(24 of62)
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Rumors that Marion Cotillard was engaged to her boyfriend, French actor Guillaume Canet, swirled when she stepped out wearing this unique sparkler in 2010. They have yet to tie the knot. (credit:Getty)
Louise Roe(25 of62)
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TV host Louise Roe tweeted about her engagement in December 2012, sharing this photo with the caption, "Guys I have some exciting news to share, I am engaged! I was given my great-grandmother's aquamarine ring, i LOVE!" Her fiance is Abercrombie & Fitch model Josh Slack. (credit:Louise Roe Twitter)
Kate Middleton(26 of62)
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Prince William gave Kate Middleton the ring his mother, Princess Diana, chose when she became engaged to Prince Charles in 1981. William and Kate married in 2011, and we all have Kate to thank for making colored engagement rings so trendy! (credit:AP Photo/Arthur Edwards)
Olivia Wilde(27 of62)
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Even Tom Hanks was stunned by Olivia Wilde's bling. The ring, given to Wilde in January by Jason Sudeikis, features a halo of emeralds. (credit:James Devaney/WireImage)
UP NEXT: Longtime Celebrity Marriages (28 of62)
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Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson, 1987 (credit:Getty Images)
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Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson now (credit:Getty Images)
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David Bowie & Iman, 1999 (credit:Getty Images)
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David Bowie & Iman now (credit:Getty Images)
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Michael J. Fox & Tracy Pollan, 1986 (credit:Getty Images)
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Michael J. Fox & Tracy Pollan now (credit:Getty Images)
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Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick, 1987 (credit:Getty Images)
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Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick now (credit:Getty Images)
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Danny DeVito & Rhea Perlman, 1982 (credit:Getty Images)
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Danny DeVito & Rhea Perlman now (credit:Getty Images)
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Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne, 1984 (credit:Getty Images)
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Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne now (credit:Getty Images)
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John Travolta & Kelly Preston, 1990 (credit:Getty Images)
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John Travolta & Kelly Preston now (credit:Getty Images)
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Warren Beatty & Annette Bening, 1991 (credit:Getty Images)
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Warren Beatty & Annette Bening now (credit:Getty Images)
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Faith Hill & Tim McGraw, 1996 (credit:Getty Images)
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Faith Hill & Tim McGraw now (credit:Getty Images)
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Melanie Griffith & Antonio Banderas, 1995 (credit:Getty Images)
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Melanie Griffith & Antonio Banderas now (credit:Getty Images)
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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith, 1991 (credit:Getty Images)
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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith now (credit:Getty Images)
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Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick, 1993 (credit:Getty Images)
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Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick now (credit:Getty Images)
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Gavin Rossdale & Gwen Stefani, 1997 (credit:Getty Images)
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Gavin Rossdale & Gwen Stefani now (credit:Getty Images)
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Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones, 1999 (credit:Getty Images)
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Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones now (credit:Getty Images)
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Ben Stiller & Christine Taylor, 2000 (credit:Getty Images)
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Ben Stiller & Christine Taylor now (credit:Getty Images)
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Michelle Pfeiffer & David E. Kelley, 1993 (credit:Getty Images)
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Michelle Pfeiffer & David E. Kelley now (credit:Getty Images)
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Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos, 1997 (credit:Getty Images)
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Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos now (credit:Getty Images)