While the 90s might seem to have more in common with the present day than with the decades that came before it, these years were a unique time of change and possibility. Technology gave people new access to celebrities, designers, and countless other sources of inspiration, helping to determine which clothing and jewelry styles became trends. In contrast to the bright colors and flashiness of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, the 90s were known for grunge and minimalist styles. A brief economic recession early in the decade may have been reflected in minimalist clothing and jewelry styles, but it was designers like DKNY and Calvin Klein that truly brought the minimalist look into the spotlight. The 90s also became known as the era of grunge \u2014 this was part of a larger desire to rebel against society and the status quo. Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, and Pearl Jam were a few of the names that really established grunge as its own category of alternative rock, and there\u2019s no doubt that these bands\u2019 distinctive style powerfully influenced 90s fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even engagement rings in this decade followed similar trends: in the same way that grunge was all about rejecting the status quo, 90s engagement rings tended to defy tradition. The rise of the internet in this decade made custom engagement rings<\/a>, adding more diversity than ever before. People could now draw inspiration from a huge variety of sources and were excited to no longer be limited by the options available at a local jeweler. Here are some of our favorite engagement ring trends from this era of unconventional style.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhite Gold and Platinum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n