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Todd Reed engagement ring
in 18K rose gold featuring a
black fancy-cut diamond
with white brilliant-cut
accent diamonds.
www.toddreed.com
Omi Privé 3-stone ring
featuring a cushion cut
Padparadscha sapphire
accented with white half
moon and brilliant-cut
diamonds, available in
platinum or 18K gold.
www.omigems.com
Engagement Rings
Color continues to be extremely popular, for center stones as well as settings. Beyond the "royal"
blue sapphires and canary diamonds that have
dominated the stage for the past few decades,
brides are choosing champagne, cognac and black
diamonds and even specially cut semiprecious
stones, reflecting the cocktail ring trend. The
look continues with metals; although platinum
and white gold remain a classic choice, yellow
and rose gold are back and here to stay and bring
out the richness of colored stones for a stunning,
unique statement. Vintage styles, in particular
Art Deco-inspired, have also been the celebrity
engagement pick as of late.
Wedding Bands
Although many designers offer bridal sets to
ensure that a wedding band is the perfect counterpart to an engagement ring, these days many
brides are choosing bands that aren't so "matchymatchy." One way to keep the look versatile is to
purchase a set of stacking micro pavé bands. On
casual days one band can be worn alone for a
delicate look, and on other occasions the bands
can be stacked along with the engagement ring
or even other pieces. This concept also sets up
a beautiful anniversary tradition… how about
one new band for every year or to celebrate milestone events?
As for men's bands – more and more manufacturers are recognizing that guys also want to flaunt
their personal style, and have responded with specialized lines. Putting aside the "man-gagement"
concept for the moment, trends include contemporary metals like steel and titanium, engraved or
enameled motifs, and accent gemstones.
Van Craeynest engagement
ring in platinum and
14K yellow gold featuring
round, brilliant-cut white
diamonds.
www.vancraeynest.com
Benchmark Seranite
(ceramic) band featuring a
satin finish with high polish
round edge.
www.benchmarkrings.com
Gemlok "Minilok" 18K gold
bands available with diamonds, sapphires or rubies.
www.gemlok.com
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