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24 | The Jewelr y Book MIOSOGNO GEMLOK TACORI JENNIFER DAWES DESIGN JEN N I FER DAWES DESIGN dawes-design .com (707) 539 -0880 @jenniferdawesdesign M IOSOGNO miosogno.com (212) 840 -3500 @miosogno new york TACORI tacori .com (516) 286-0924 jodi@tacori .com @tacoriof ficial GEM LOK gemlok .com (212) 755-2522 @gemlokjewelr y 7) Lab-Grown Diamonds e lab-grown category allows couples to maximize carat size. Paired with recycled metals, these rings deliver both affordability and values-driven appeal. "It is fun to be able to work with larger stones more economically. It has pushed me to design in a bolder way," says Dawes, with Ferrari noting that the "fancy-shaped 2.5ct+ diamond solitaires with side stones" trend is thriving under the lab-grown market. The Bottom Line for Retailers Engagement rings in 2026 are about far more than sparkle. ey're emotional statements—driven by personalization, storytelling, sustainability, and values. Retailers who adapt to these shiing priorities are best positioned to capture the next generation of sales. TJB salutes Severine Ferrari, Founder and Editor of Engagement 101, celebrating its 20th anniversary modernizing the engagement ring marketplace and launching an all-video format that reflects the industry's shift toward visual storytelling. 6) Sustainability Storytelling Ethics and transparency are no longer optional—they're expected. "I've been working with ethical and transparent sourcing for 20 years; over that course of time consumers are getting more and more educated that this is an option … my clientele expects it from me," says Dawes.