Manicure and ring pairings are something that many don’t think about until they’re preparing to show off their new engagement ring on social media. However, while a well-done manicure is certainly a must for an engagement ring snapshot, manicure and ring pairings are also a wonderful way to enhance your style day-to-day. A thoughtfully chosen manicure and ring pairing can help you express your personality and unique sense of style. It can also perfectly pull a look together and make a gorgeous ring appear even more stunning. 

If you’re interested in enhancing your look with a stylish manicure and ring pairing, read on. Below, we’re sharing some of our favorite manicure and ring pairing ideas for summer 2021. Whether you’re preparing to show off a new engagement ring on social media or you simply want to complement another fabulous ring, these on-trend manicure pairings are sure to inspire. 

Color Blocking 

Color-blocked nails are very popular for spring and summer this year, especially in bright or neon hues. To best complement a color-blocked manicure, consider choosing more graphic rings that suit this manicure style’s more geometric look. Modern fashion rings look stunning with a color-blocked manicure, as do more graphic gemstone rings and solitaire engagement rings with fancy-shaped center stones. 

Abstract 

Those who love to wear nail art will adore this year’s abstract nail trend, which allows you to sport contemporary artwork on each of your nails. Since the abstract nail trend is so striking and lively, we love pairing an abstract manicure with a more bold ring. Or, if you want to create an incredibly eye-catching look, try pairing an abstract manicure with several bold rings. 

Red, Red, Red 

This year, bright orange-red nail polishes are a bit more popular than other red polishes, since the vibrant look of orange-toned red fits perfectly with the overall trend of vibrant nails. Of course, classic red nails never go out of style, especially for summer, so your favorite red will also look right on-trend for summer 2021. 

Whatever red you choose to don this summer, your ring options are virtually limitless, since red nails go with everything. If you want to let your nails take more focus, stick to understated rings like plain gold bands and delicate stackable rings. If you want to go bright and bold with both your ring and your manicure, the sky’s the limit. Red nails look stunning with chunky fashion rings and utterly glamorous when worn with a diamond engagement ring. 

Taupe Nails

If you need a break from the many vibrantly colored nail trends of 2021, the taupe nail polish trend is a chic alternative. Muted taupe nail polish is this year’s top neutral nail color trend and, luckily, it looks absolutely beautiful with many ring styles. 

Taupe nails are unique, sophisticated, lovely, and perfectly understated. This makes them an excellent complement to eye-catching rings, such as diamond engagement rings and detailed cocktail rings. Since they’re neutral, taupe nails are also a wonderful choice to wear with more minimalistic rings. A taupe manicure looks perfectly harmonious with simple bands in gold and silver. 

Rose Quartz Nails 

The top trend in the pink manicure category this year is rose quartz nails, which are nails that emulate the beautiful color and sheen of rose quartz. This more earthy, romantic nail trend looks absolutely spectacular when paired with romantic rings, including engraved styles and virtually any rose gold ring. Since it’s a rather subdued style, it’s also a lovely choice if you want to complement a more glamorous ring without drawing too much attention away from it. 

The Fun French Manicure 

Last but certainly not least, we have the fun French manicure. As more nail salons have reopened this year, French manicures have come back in a big way. But rather than opting for the classic pink and white-tipped French manicure, people are gravitating toward more lively alternatives. French manicures with brightly colored tips, including neon tips, are trending, as are reverse French manicures that feature colorful nail bed accents. 

The fun French manicure is all about dramatic accents, so it tends to work best with rings that make a statement. Brightly colored French manicures look particularly incredible with fashion rings that feature geometric shapes and chunky gold rings that provide sleek shine.