TOP 5 ENGAGEMENT RINGTRENDS

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 rings without hiding it behind the melee of smaller diamonds. 2. OVALS Oval-cut diamonds have been steadily rising in popularity, likely due to being similar but different enough from the classic round brilliant cut diamond. Additionally, these diamonds make the wearer’s finger appear more slender because of the elongated cut. 3. YELLOW GOLD No longer thought of as a pseudo-Miami Vice accessory, yellow gold is back in full force, with no indication of leaving anytime soon. There has been a shift from stark white to soft, neutral tones. 4. CUSTOM You dream it, we can make it! Let us build you a ring as unique and as special as the love between you and your soulmate.

5. STATEMENT WEDDING

BANDS We are seeing more clients using an array of uniquely cut diamonds versus the traditionally prong-set, full-cut round diamond band.

WHAT DO WE CONSIDER WHEN LOOKING FOR ENGAGEMENT RINGS?

Functionality: How does your partner wear their jewelry—are they hard on their rings? Do they work in a job that requires them to wear low profile settings? For example, if they work in the medical field and wear latex gloves, a high center stone setting would likely not be conducive. Style: What you like may not be what your partner likes. Ask them what cut of stones they like or metal color they enjoy wearing. After all, they’ll be the one wearing it daily! It is more than OK to clue them in on your engagement ring shopping. Budget: This is the awkward question that we all want to avoid. Gone are the days of two-months’ salary. However, it is important to have an idea of what you’d like to spend based on comfortability, where you are in life and expected wedding expenses. Quality: Bigger isn’t necessarily better. Other qualities, such as clarity, color and cut grade, factor into what makes a diamond (and other precious gemstones) shine and sparkle! Our diamond experts are here to help you decide what is most important to you.

A CUT ABOVE THE REST What is your favorite diamond engagement ring cut?

Show us your ring at @schwankekasten n Round Brilliant Cut n Princess Cut n Oval Cut n Cushion n Radiant n Marquise n Emerald