Classic designs have earned their classic status through their display of style that’s always in good taste, and their enduring beauty has earned them a number of spots in Apples of Gold’s top 100 engagement rings. The 3/4 Carat Diamond Circle Ring in 14K White Gold is one such style. This glamorous ring features a 0.40 carat round diamond and accents it with a 0.35 carats of smaller stones. These gems surround the center diamond, creating the illusion of a larger stone, as well as stud the slender 14K white gold band. The sophisticated sparkle of this piece, coupled with its simple yet stunning design, renders this ring a timeless treasure.

The best diamond rings for today’s brides don’t utilize only traditional white diamonds. Blue and black varieties of these timeless stones add unexpected but beautiful touches to engagement rings. Styles that feature these unique gems are ideal ways to express a love that’s anything but ordinary.

The 1/2 Carat Art Deco Black Diamond Ring adds a striking, slightly mysterious touch to a design inspired by the 1920s, by replacing the traditional white diamond with an alluring black diamond. This unique stone peeks out from the center of the gleaming petals of a 14K white gold lotus flower as it opens elegantly to reveal the gem within. This blossom sit on a band carved with an intricate leaf and swirl motif that adds textural contrast and that calls to mind the lavish designs of the Art Deco period. This ring is a wearable work of art and a lovely expression of the beauty of your relationship.

Antique-style engagement rings make up a sizeable percentage of Apples of Gold’s bestselling engagement rings, and they remain favorites for their ability to communicate that true love endures for the long haul. In an age when life seems to be moving faster every day, pieces that call to mind a simpler time are welcome breaths of fresh air and lovely ways to celebrate that your relationship is worth slowing down for.

The 3/4 Carat Three Stone Princess Cut “Floret” Diamond Ring remains Apples of Gold most popular engagement ring, and it serves as a gorgeous example of the ability of vintage designs to capture the enduring beauty of love. A 0.28 carat princess-cut diamond serves as the center stone for this exquisite piece, while two smaller princess-cut stones hug it from either side. Six additional channel-set diamonds adorn the band, as intricate carved motifs make this ring far from mundane. These meticulously-carved floret and leaf designs provide both elegance and charm, and give this 14K white gold ring a big dose of feminine beauty.

Diamond engagement rings such as these are truly extraordinary picks. They’re the perfect way to celebrate extraordinary love.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top five engagement rings of 2012:

1. 3/4 Carat Three Stone Princess Cut “Floret” Diamond Ring: This stunning piece is both a glimpse into the romanticism of the past and a beacon of hope for the future. Three princess-cut stones—one 0.30 beauty and two smaller side stones—create the centerpiece of this ring, while six channel-set round diamonds accent the band for extra sparkle. A meticulously-carved leaf and floret motif adorns this band on three sides, completing a look that overflows with elegance.

2. Antique-Style 1/3 Carat Diamond Wedding Ring Set: For those in search of perfectly-coordinated bridal jewelry style, this pair of rings came out on top. A 0.35 carat diamond glimmers in the vintage engagement ring rich with swirls and cutouts, while a slender matching wedding band curves alongside. While this 14K white gold set was the most popular, if you’d prefer another metal, this pair is also available in platinum, yellow gold or 18k gold by request.

3. Art Deco 1/2 Carat Diamond Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold: This 1920s-inspired ring is a true stunner. A stylized flower of 14K yellow gold elegantly opens its shining petals to reveal a half-carat round diamond. A 14K white gold band provides contrast in color as well as texture: a swirling leaf motif gives this band a lively, graceful touch. This is a unique look that’s sure to turn heads.

4. Antique-Style Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold (0.35-carat): It’s no surprise that this ring made the top five twice if you count its appearance as part of the bridal jewelry set featured in the second-place pick. This piece’s feminine vintage styling and sparkling diamond made it a winner in its own right.

5. 3/4 Carat Diamond Circle Ring in 14K White Gold: While this ring isn’t a vintage design, its timeless glamour would have been just as at home on the finger of an early Hollywood star as it is on the left hands of many of today’s brides. A dazzling 0.40 carat diamond is surrounded by a ring of smaller diamonds and set on a diamond-studded band for look that’s bursting with sparkle.

Each of these gorgeous rings made a big splash in 2012, and they’re showing no signs of stopping. The timeless beauty of these pieces also makes them perfect for the year to come.