Express Your Love

Express Your Love

Awe-inspiring ring styles for 2023, according to experts

Story by Sarah Maskal | Photos by Victoria Gaytan

There are lots of things to consider when searching for the perfect wedding ring. You want to make sure you get the right size, the right cut, the right color and, of course, the right price. You may not have thought about it, but the choice should probably start with finding the right jeweler. For many citizens of Seguin, Fabio’s has become the go-to jeweler for all their needs.

Fabio Benjumea moved to this country in 1960 and began selling jewelry on the side to supplement the income he earned from his factory job in New York. He eventually moved to Seguin in 1979 and, with a little help from his friends like the Parker family, has had a thriving business ever since.

One of the great things about Fabio’s Jewelry is that it is a family business, and you can really feel that when you walk in. “I started by myself, now I’ve got my daughter, adopted granddaughter, and I’ve got three jewelers who help me, too,” Benjumea said. Benjumea wants every customer who comes to his store to feel like family. Any item Fabio’s sells comes with the added benefit of free repairs, sizing and cleaning.

Fabio’s keeps a large selection of engagement rings in stock, so they have something to fit every style. The most common choice, however, is to get a custom-made ring.

People want to put their own mark on their engagement rings without having to sacrifice guidance from an expert designer. This is a sentimental purchase and when the couple is personally involved, and collaborates with their designer, the final piece has more meaning and memories tied to it.

In the end, they want the ring to be their own, an expression of their own style and to be as unique as their story. A classic look, like a simple round cut diamond on a plain band, is always beautiful, but the trends that experts are expecting for 2023 veer a little more off the beaten path.

“Toi et moi” rings for example, feature two complimentary gems, often in different cuts, on one bypass band. This style has actually been around for centuries, but seems to be gaining traction more recently.

Another up-and-coming trend is colored gemstones, most specifically black diamonds, and emeralds. Among the uptrend in various other colored gems, these two seem to be the most popular. If you take a look at them, you can see why with the elegant edge they lend to any design.

One trend that not only produces a sleek appeal but also an element of practicality, is a bezel setting. The stone is surrounded by a thin metal rim in these rings, which offers protection on all sides. This is a great choice for anyone going with a more delicate gem.

If you want something with even more of a custom look, you could opt for my personal favorite trend, clustered stones. A group of several stones in various shapes, sizes and often colors adorn these one-of-a-kind rings. With more elements to play around with, the options are truly limitless.