The actor and filmmaker is reportedly engaged to Harry Styles – and her ring is already setting the tone for 2026.
There’s something distinctly unbothered about the way Zoë Kravitz does everything. Including getting engaged.
The news, which began as a quiet ripple after a London sighting – Kravitz, walking, hand casually in view, a new ring catching just enough light – has since been confirmed by multiple sources. She and Harry Styles, first linked in August 2025, are reportedly engaged, having shared the update only with a close circle.
It’s a pairing that has unfolded with a kind of deliberate privacy, resisting the usual cadence of celebrity relationships. And now, with this next chapter, it feels like the same energy is being carried through, especially when it comes to the ring.
Less Spectacle, More Signal
From what’s been seen so far, Kravitz’s engagement ring is a study in restraint. The design appears softly structured: a singular stone, set low, likely framed by a bezel, on a minimal gold band.
In another context, it might read as understated. On Kravitz, it feels exact.
She has never leaned into excess for the sake of it. Her jewellery wardrobe, often anchored in pieces by Jessica McCormack, has always balanced delicacy with edge. So while the ring may surprise those expecting something more overtly statement-making, it ultimately tracks. It looks like it belongs.
The Designers’ Take
To understand what makes the ring feel so relevant right now, we spoke to two New Zealand-based jewellery designers shaping how engagement rings are being reimagined in 2026.
Shivana Nicole Pemberton, Co-Founder of Four Words
What are your thoughts on Zoë Kravitz’s engagement ring?
You might expect someone like Zoë to go for something more statement-making, especially being Jessica McCormack ambassador. But if you look at how she actually wears jewellery day to day, it’s usually quite minimal and effortlessly cool. So a solitaire on her actually makes a lot of sense. It looks like it belongs on her hand, which is really the whole point of a good engagement ring design.
Do you think this ring signals a broader trend in engagement jewellery right now?
Definitely. From the photos circulating online, the stone looks like an old mine cut in a soft gold bezel on a simple band, and both of those are things we’re seeing a lot more of.
Old mine cuts have been gaining momentum for a while. Taylor Swift has one, Kira Kirby, who we collaborated with, went that route too. I think outside of the specific choice of stone cut, it’s surfacing the growing theme that people are being more intentional with their engagement rings and thinking more carefully about what makes their ring feel like theirs, rather than just going with a huge diamond (even though her diamond is huge!).
With the bezel, while they feel modern, they’re actually one of the oldest setting styles in jewellery. People are reaching for them because they love the minimal aesthetic, and they don’t always realise there’s centuries of history behind it. That’s kind of how the vintage revival works though!
If you had to design an engagement ring inspired by Zoë and Harry’s aesthetic, what would it look like?
The team and I had a lot of fun with this one! Our instinct was that Harry would actually wear an engagement ring too, so we designed one for each of them.
For Zoë, her style is effortlessly cool. Usually minimal, but she’s not afraid to lean into a bold colour and let everything else revolve around it. We’d give her a cushion cut ruby in a soft round bezel on a simple band. Not too far from what she’s already got, just something a little extra.
For Harry, we looked at the contrast between his flamboyant tour fits and his more recent streetwear, which is understated but full of personality. We’d put him in a heart-shaped blue sapphire signet ring with engraving on the band that echoes Zoë’s tattoos. A little romantic, a little unexpected, and very him.
What engagement ring styles are your clients currently gravitating toward in 2026?
Elongated cushion cuts are having a real moment with our clients right now. We’re also seeing a lot of interest in hand-engraving and intricate metalwork as a way to make a ring feel more personal. Floral-inspired settings and band detailing keep coming through consistently too. It all feeds into a bigger shift we’re seeing, where people are leaning into more interesting designs and genuine personalisation.
If you were choosing your own engagement ring today, what would you go for and why?
I actually just redesigned my stack, so I can show you! We got married before we launched the business, and it felt like it was about time I had a Four Words ring on my finger.
I knew I wanted a yellow diamond, a unique cut (step-cut ovals were really speaking to me), some red enamel, and plenty of texture. I was also obsessed with the idea of two east-west rings that could work together or individually.
I ended up with three rings. The first is an east-west yellow crushed ice cushion cut with double compass prongs and a rope-style band. Yellow diamonds look incredible in crushed ice. The second is an east-west step cut oval with a double platinum bezel and a soft, chunky round band. And the third is a fine red enamel wedding band in our Four Words brand red, with gold notches. I love this stack.
What are your top maintenance tips to keep an engagement ring looking its best over time?
Don’t overcomplicate it. Just clean it regularly and be mindful of how you’re wearing it. I’d recommend cleaning your ring at least once a month at home. Warm water, a bit of dish soap, and a soft-bristled toothbrush is genuinely all you need.
Day to day, take it off when you shower, do the dishes, and work out. Oils, creams, and products build up in the setting faster than people realise, and once they do, your stones go dull pretty quickly. The other thing to watch for is impact. Knocking your ring around can weaken prongs over time, and that’s when stones start to become vulnerable.
Sophie Bioletti, Head of Design at Naveya & Sloane
What are your thoughts on Zoë Kravitz’s engagement ring?
It feels incredibly classic and timeless, with a beautifully soft, considered form. Despite its scale, it’s actually quite a practical design. The low profile keeps it wearable day-to-day, and the bezel setting gives it that smooth, flush finish so it won’t catch. There’s an ease to it that makes it feel both refined and effortless.
Do you think this ring signals a broader trend in engagement jewellery right now?
Not necessarily. It feels classic and timeless rather than trend-driven. That said, it does align with what we’re seeing more of at the moment: bold yet simple designs, and lower-set stones that prioritise wearability.
If you had to design an engagement ring inspired by Zoë and Harry’s aesthetic, what would it look like?
For a couple so public but who clearly value their privacy, we’d encourage something that feels minimal on the outside but deeply personal to them. A unique centre stone, likely a vintage or old-cut diamond with its own character and story, would be key alongside other personal details like an engraving on the inside of the band. A ring that would feel understated, but special in a way only they understood.
What engagement ring styles are your clients currently gravitating toward in 2026?
We’re seeing a few clear directions. A lot of bold gold designs, multi-stone and east-west settings are coming through in our bespoke commissions. But there will always be a place for solitaires. Round and oval diamonds have long been a favourite in our signature collection and 2026 is no different.
If you were choosing your own engagement ring today, what would you go for and why?
For many of us on the team who look at diamonds every day, we’re naturally drawn to stones that feel truly unique, whether that’s through an unusual cut, a distinctive colour, or a rare character. A singular centre stone gives you complete creative freedom, it becomes the anchor for the entire design. I’d start there and let the ring evolve around it, designing in a way that honours the stone rather than overpowering it. For me, that’s where the most compelling and enduring pieces come from.
What are your top maintenance tips to keep an engagement ring looking its best over time?
Regular cleaning at home with warm water, mild liquid soap, and a soft brush, and taking it off during anything hands-on to avoid wear. Annual servicing also helps ensure claws and settings remain secure.
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