Final Facet
TOP 5 ENGAGEMENT RING TRENDS
Follow your heart to one of today’s favorite styles. They’re popular now but always timeless—after all, diamonds are forever. 1. SOLITAIRE Let the beauty of the diamond speak for itself! We’ve been seeing more interest in solitaire or three-stone
WHAT DO WE CONSIDER WHEN
rings without hiding it behind the melee of
LOOKING FOR ENGAGEMENT RINGS?
smaller diamonds.
Functionality: How does your partner wear
2. OVALS Oval-cut diamonds have been
their jewelry—are they hard on their rings?
steadily rising in popularity, likely due to
Do they work in a job that requires them
being similar but different enough from the
to wear low profile settings? For example,
classic round brilliant cut diamond. Addi-
if they work in the medical field and wear
tionally, these diamonds make the wearer’s
latex gloves, a high center stone setting would
finger appear more slender because of the
likely not be conducive.
elongated cut.
Style: What you like may not be what your
3. YELLOW GOLD No longer thought
partner likes. Ask them what cut of stones
of as a pseudo-Miami Vice accessory, yellow
they like or metal color they enjoy wearing.
gold is back in full force, with no indication
After all, they’ll be the one wearing it daily!
of leaving anytime soon. There has been a
It is more than OK to clue them in on your
shift from stark white to soft, neutral tones.
engagement ring shopping.
4. CUSTOM You dream it, we can make
Budget: This is the awkward question that
it! Let us build you a ring as unique and as
we all want to avoid. Gone are the days of
special as the love between you and your
two-months’ salary. However, it is important
soulmate.
to have an idea of what you’d like to spend
5. STATEMENT WEDDING
based on comfortability, where you are in life
BANDS We are seeing more clients using
and expected wedding expenses.
an array of uniquely cut diamonds versus
Quality: Bigger isn’t necessarily better. Other
the traditionally prong-set, full-cut round
qualities, such as clarity, color and cut grade,
diamond band.
factor into what makes a diamond (and other
A CUT ABOVE THE REST What is your favorite diamond engagement ring cut? Show us your ring at @schwankekasten n Round
Brilliant Cut
n Cushion n Radiant
n Princess Cut
n Marquise
n Oval Cut
n Emerald
precious gemstones) shine and sparkle! Our diamond experts are here to help you decide what is most important to you.
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