HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 01: Maxx Morando and Miley Cyrus attend the Global Premiere of 20th Century Studios’ “Avatar: Fire and Ash” at Dolby Theatre on December 01, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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Miley Cyrus debuted her engagement ring from Maxx Morando last night at the premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash, in strapless black Gucci, with a dramatic train and a radiant smile. Designed by Jacquie Aiche, the diamond solitaire seems to be the continuation of a trend for bold, unconventional engagement rings from celebrity couples, after Dua Lipa revealed a similarly chunky gold and bezel-set diamond ring in late 2024.
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Where celebrities go, consumers are likely to follow, says Francesca Simons, publicist for Aiche and a well-respected brand consultant in the jewelry industry. “Celebrity engagement rings always make headlines, and their choices inevitably become inspiration for those who follow them and are looking for an engagement ring styles themselves. This new wave of bold silhouettes offers the perfect canvas for self-expression: striking, sculptural and statement-making, yet still timeless.”
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 01: Miley Cyrus attends the Global Premiere of 20th Century Studios’ “Avatar: Fire and Ash” at Dolby Theatre on December 01, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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Although Aiche and her team are remaining silent on the exact details of Cyrus’s ring, we know the stone is a responsibly sourced, elongated cushion-cut diamond, flush-set into a generously proportioned 14kt gold band. Thicker, heavier bands and flush settings provide greater security for larger stones than traditional claw settings—this one is estimated to be 2 to 3 carats, according to an expert source—and the slightly bombé, or domed shape, adds presence and weight.
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It’s been a strong year for celebrity engagements, and cushion-cut diamonds have been especially hot. Zendaya went for a cushion-cut button-backed diamond solitaire by Jessica McCormack for her engagement to Tom Holland in January, and in August Taylor Swift revealed an old mine diamond solitaire that’s thought to be 8 to 10 carats, from fiancé Travis Kelce. Celebrity engagement can be lucrative endorsement for a jewelry brand; Swift’s ring designer, Kindred Lubeck of New York-based independent fine jewelry house Artifex, went on to design a limited-edition capsule collection with Sotheby’s in November, which featured old mine (antique) gemstones and her signature hand-engraved detail.
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Zendaya during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty Images)
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Bold Engagement Rings Are A Growing Trend
Alongside the geometric cushion cut, more sculptural band shapes with volume and presence are currently gaining in popularity.“If Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa—two of the biggest pop stars in the world—have both opted for bold, chunky yellow-gold settings for their engagement rings, then clearly, a trend is taking shape,” observes Simons. “It’s a style that not only looks luxurious and powerful, but its substantial structure also offers impressive durability. The solid gold form provides excellent support for larger center stones, making it as practical as it is fashion-forward.”
Move over, dainty solitaires; bold, powerful engagement rings are here to stay. And it looks like cushion-cut diamonds and a chunky gold setting are this year’s winning combination.