Blood & Water actress Khosi Ngema is engaged, plus ring trends of 2025
The Blood and Water and Meet the Khumalos star took to Instagram to give a life update to her supporters, showing off her partner and engagement ring.
In her update, Khosi's caption reads, 'Lil bit of life lately…Your girl is ENGAGED!! Hello?!! This year has been quite reflective and called me to take a lil hermit break to focus on growing and cooking up some stuff ... It's been interesting, weird, exciting, at times testing and full of surprises. Some I can't wait to share!'
Khosi also shows off a production clapboard for a production called Clique bearing her name on the director slot, teasing a new project in the works.
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So far it's been a year full of love, with many A-listers getting snagged off the market by their partners and walking down the aisle.
Stars like media personality Ayanda Thabethe (now Matsimba), actress Ntando Duma (now Rambani) and former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi gave us a glimpse into their fairytale weddings.
Others like reigning Miss South Africa Mia le Roux and international stars like singer Coco Jones have also just had their partners pop the question and, of course, symbol their love with a stunning ring.
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Your engagement ring will (hopefully) stay with you for the rest of your life, so asking yourself the right questions is key to choosing a ring you're fall and stay in love with.
'Do you want a standout solo stone? Are you intrigued by antique styles? Or maybe into a design that feels a bit more unique? Once you've nailed the general vibe of your ideal wedding ring, that can help you narrow in on what appeals to you specifically', Stone and Strand jewellery store founder Nadine Kahane tells Refinery29.
Vintage cuts
Vintage heirloom and cushion cuts scream nostalgia and elegance, giving a chic one-of-a-kind feel to them.
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Oval shapes
Oval shapes are still just as popular. While oval diamonds are typically set in a vertical direction like Ayanda's, stars like actor Zendaya have experimented with the rare horizontal setting, enhancing the natural beauty of the stone.
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The art of colour
The art of experimenting with unconventionally coloured stones has become the driving force behind self-expression and individuality when choosing an engagement ring.
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