Engagement rings have entered a new era of bold, statement-making personality. From chunky dome styles to east-west settings and sculptural silhouettes, more couples are choosing distinctive designs over the traditional solitaire diamond ring. But as stones grow larger and settings become more unconventional, where does that leave the classic wedding band? The shift toward more unconventional engagement rings accelerated last summer when Dua Lipa debuted her ring : a chunky gold band featuring a round diamond in a semi-bezel setting. The statement piece helped spark a new bridal jewelry trend, driving spikes in Google searches for cigar bands and chunky ring settings. Later in 2025, Miley Cyrus stepped out with an equally bold style — a thick yellow gold band featuring an east-west cushion-cut diamond in a semi-bezel setting. Dua Lipa’s chunky gold engagement ring from fiancé Callum Turner.…