The Best Engagement Ring Styles for Your Active Lifestyle

An engagement ring is a piece of jewelry you’re going to wear every day. Just like your favorite shoes or bag, it needs to suit your lifestyle. Someone who goes traveling and spends their free time rock climbing isn’t going to have the same engagement ring as an office worker who prefers a slower lifestyle. 

If you’re someone who is active – whether it’s at the gym or spending time outdoors – you’ll want a durable engagement ring that can withstand your daily activities. At Valley Rose, our bezel and low-profile settings are the most popular engagement ring styles for couples with an active lifestyle.

Low-Profile Settings: The Classic for Everyday Wearability

A low-profile engagement ring setting puts the stone closer to your finger. This setting reduces the risk of the stone snagging on your clothes or getting damaged from daily activity. You’ll want to look for an engagement ring with a flush-set solitaire or a cathedral setting with compact height.

Our “Indie” East West emerald cut engagement ring is a classic style that taps into the soft minimalism trend without compromising on wearability. If you’re looking for a more low-key ring, try our dainty “Taiga” solitaire ring.

Bezel Settings: Maximum Security, Minimal Fuss

A bezel setting is one of the most popular options for couples with an active lifestyle, as it fully or partly encases the stone in a metal surrounding. This engagement ring style is ideal for someone who loves to spend time outdoors or who is a frequent traveler. 

The lack of prongs means that you don’t have to worry about the ring catching on anything, while the bezel also gives the ring a sleek and modern look. Our “Lexie” radiant cut engagement ring gives you the best of both worlds with an impressive lab-grown diamond without the added maintenance of a larger stone with a classic setting.

Durable Stone Choices for Active Lifestyles

While your choice of setting matters, the gemstone in your engagement ring is just as important. Lab-grown diamonds offer maximum durability, while sapphires are the best diamond alternative as they’ve got a 9 rating on the Mohs hardness scale. 

Our gemstone finder allows you to customize your favorite Valley Rose engagement ring with the right diamond or gemstone for your lifestyle. Rubies and topaz are also considered more durable, but their rating is lower than that of a diamond.

Why Your Engagement Ring Band Matters

Don’t forget to consider the band of your engagement ring. If you’ve got an active lifestyle, it’s even more important that your ring offers a comfortable fit. Minimalistic band styles are less likely to interfere with your hand movements, and a round or domed band is typically your best option. 

Read more: How to Choose The Right Band Width for Your Engagement Ring

Find Your Dream Engagement Ring at Valley Rose

Having an active lifestyle doesn’t mean that you have to compromise on your dream engagement ring. A secure setting, a durable gemstone, and sleek lines are all you need to create an engagement ring that you can wear every day, wherever your lifestyle takes you. Start designing your custom engagement ring by booking a virtual design consultation or by shopping our best-selling sustainable engagement rings.