Best Proposal Ready Nail Colors to Match Any Engagement Ring

Nail trends come and go, but classic polish is forever!

Whether you’re newly engaged or are expecting a proposal fairly soon, you’ll want a manicure that will show off your new bling. Cool trends and designs are fun to play with once you’ve worn your engagement ring for a while, but some tried and true polishes will work for EVERY engagement ring. We’re talking about a stunning all-white manicure or going for more of a statement with a vampy crimson hue. At this point, it’s almost considered a rite of passage to post a photo of your ring post-engagement, so you want to make sure your nails are prepared for their feature moment. If your ring has an oval shape, a rose-gold finish, or an emerald stone these nail polishes will be subtle enough to let your ring shine, but also give a bit of oomph to your manicure. Keep scrolling for all our proposal-ready nail suggestions fit to be accompanied by an “I said yes” hashtag!

Neutral

You can never go wrong with a clean and simple, neutral manicure! This doesn’t necessarily have to be a beige hue, although we do love a good variation of brown to show off your ring. You can also opt for a champagne color or make a statement with white that will immediately draw attention to your hands. Neutral tones are universally flattering and can elongate the look of your fingers for a more ring-centered manicure.

Photography by Ria Mackenzie Photography

Pink

Photography by Alyssa Parker Photography

Go pretty in pink for your engagement! For a more understated manicure, you can opt for a pastel pink color. A lighter pink is a chic choice that will let your ring shine on its own. If you want a more striking manicure, you can opt for a hot pink or fuchsia color that will immediately draw attention to your ring. A vivid hue like hot pink is hard to miss and would complement all metals from gold to platinum!

Glitter

Get your shine on bride-to-be! Glitter polish is reminiscent of the early aughts but is just as timeless as a french manicure. You can never have too much sparkle, opting for a chunky glitter polish will only amp up the bling factor of your ring. No matter which shade of glitter you choose, this manicure will bring attention to your ring. If you want to keep the spotlight on your engagement ring, only paint your ring finger with glitter polish.

Dark Red

Photography by Jane from the Thompson Photography Group

The chosen color of romance, a dark red or crimson will make your ring pop! You can choose any shade of red that best compliments your skin tone, but we suggest the darker the shade of red the more your ring will stand out. Red is a classic color that will bring a sense of timeless elegance to your manicure, perfect for a post-engagement shot or even a potential bridal manicure!

Black

A black nail color might be too out-of-the-box for your bridal look if you’re shooting for a classic bridal style, but it’s a great option for an engagement manicure! It’s like a blank canvas that will complement any type of ring. You could have a deep navy gemstone or a sparkling diamond and a black manicure would provide the ideal backdrop to let it shine. Opt for a shade with a bit of sparkle if you want to draw more attention to your engagement ring!