Artificial diamonds with their boundless potential are constantly empowering jewelry producers and designers to push the boundaries of creativity to an unbelievable extent. These ethical, innovative alternatives to natural diamonds unlock multiple design possibilities enabling jewelers to experiment with material combinations, custom shapes, sizes, and vibrant colors. These experiments keep us surprised from year to year starting from the moment of artificial diamonds’ emergence and 2025 is not going to be an exception. This season is expected to launch a new era in jewelry design.  So, what should we be prepared for?

Before talking about possible trendy 2025 options, let’s look through the major tendencies that artificial diamonds set in jewelry fashion and which, most likely, will serve as jewelers’ inspiration this year. 

   These are three mainstreams:

• Large stones. This tendency is closely tied to the affordability of artificial diamonds that allows to opt for the bigger gemstone without the need to invest significant cost. For consumers, it means a lower price, and for artisans – lower production costs and bigger revenue. A capacity of up to 10+ carats allows both to have bold, oversized jewelry pieces that are unique and could serve a well-noticed fashion accent. 
• Colored diamonds. Colored diamonds have always been the quintessence of luxury, mainly because of their rarity. Could you ever imagine that only one of 10,000 natural diamonds is a colored gem? This is a real drawback of natural diamonds that is usually reflected in price tags and turns them into unattainable dreams for an average customer. For instance, a natural diamond of fancy vivid blue color can cost millions of dollars per carat. Moreover, the colors that occur naturally are limited and those who are seeking specific shades or exotic hues could unlikely be happy with a minimal range of natural options.
• Artificial diamonds that are grown in the laboratory and could be of any man-programmed color open new and incredibly wide avenues for designers and artisans to create unique and high-fashion jewelry collections. Their price also allows democratizing access to colored diamonds.
• Innovative designs and collaboration: The possibility to grow huge stones of any color in a few hours is a good ground for jewelry experiments in the area of artificial diamond characteristics as well as intricate and bold jewelry designs.  It is also a limitless opportunity for exploring new cutting shapes, which opens up many exciting scenarios.

One can ask whether these characteristics of artificial diamonds were different a few years ago and why they are the focus today as they have never been earlier. It is an excellent question to think about the consonance between a certain product and social values, what, indeed, is the biggest fashion trend nowadays. It is set by a new generation, called Millennials and Gen-Zers, who accent environmental values, rationality, and a life-celebration mindset regardless of whatever this has a concern. 

Millennials and Gen-Z will count for 50% of the luxury market in 2025  representing twice their share from five years earlier. This is the unique match between customers’ values and artificial diamonds complying with these values thanks to characteristics brought by cutting-edge technology.  These two generations are choosing artificial diamonds and this choice could not help but change the overall diamond jewelry market landscape.  

So, what should we consider in 2025 to look fashionable?

Although artificial diamonds are not just for engagement rings anymore, we will start reviewing versatility in jewelry designs right from engagement rings. An engagement ring is an everlasting traditional element, that is challenged by constant duality – the need to be traditional but as much personal as possible simultaneously. In terms of this, artificial diamonds are a good solution to create a timeless and custom design by offering a variety of styles from classic solitaires to intricate halos. 

Madestones, the leading artificial diamonds trader in Europe, shares that the major trends are touching engagement rings’ design first and only later do these novelties migrate to other segments and that is why it is an easy way to predict trends just by tracking engagement ring segment.

Engagement rings design versatility 

Thus, among the hottest new designs of 2025 is the “Hidden Halo” trend. This design enables the incorporation of both huge gems and tiny diamond pieces. Such an approach allows celebrating the beauty of the central diamond and the sophistication of the setting style from every perspective. While viewing from above, one can observe simple and linear with the central diamond dominating attention, maintaining a clean and sophisticated style.  The side view can reveal a world of hidden details, with tiny diamonds set along the setting and adding unique light harmony, especially if viewing from an unusual point.

A “Hidden Halo” trend is an ideal solution for those who dream of jewelry encapsulating the true essence of luxury: a discreet elegance that reveals itself little by little, like a love story.

Another trend is not completely new, but it does not make it less actual. 2025 celebrates the return of yellow gold after years of white gold dominance. This precious metal, which people love for its perceived warmth (because of warm hues), is experiencing a great renaissance thanks to the trend for colorfulness and its ability to evoke tradition and elegance.

It could also be said about Rose gold, which is highly appreciated this season as well. Its hue is strongly associated with a romantic and delicate touch, that fits ideally for those who strive for a contemporary look but with a hint of sweet nostalgia.

Trendy tendencies for Necklaces, bracelets, and earrings

The consistent quality and wide range of available sizes of artificial diamonds make it easier to create cohesive, bold designs for Necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. They give designers the freedom to experiment with new forms and settings as well as allow them to take creative risks that were previously impossible with natural diamonds.

Besides Hidden Halo and returning yellow gold trends, which are also actual for all jewelry options but not only engagement rings, there are bright fashion tendency for exploiting Snake motif for necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The focus is on lithe silhouettes that look life-like on the skin and colored diamonds allows to diversify this everlasting motif with subtle hues and lighting accents. 

Trendy Collaborations

Emerging designers and luxury brands are jumping on the bandwagon, using artificial diamonds to craft innovative and bold pieces. Since experiments with forms, settings, and shapes are not enough to create outstanding pieces, unexpected collaborations are becoming a part of reality. Designers are fusing artificial diamonds with alternative materials.

Mixing gemstones gems. Mixing natural and artificial diamonds in one jewelry option, or artificial diamonds and moissanite, or diamonds and pearls, etc.   One of the hottest 2025 trends is mixing colored diamonds with rare gems, which adds a unique touch to each design. Pairing artificial diamonds with gemstones like emeralds or sapphires creates stunning, multi-gemstone designs that blend traditional elegance with modern innovation.

Combination of diamonds with recycled metals.  Combining artificial diamonds with recycled precious metals creates eco-friendly jewelry without compromising on luxury.

Published by HOLR Magazine.