Modern Engagement Ring Trends Worth Digging Into

Whether you’re ring shopping together or looking to surprise your significant other, the choice of engagement ring is one that should be taken very seriously, indeed. Take your time to browse your options and explore ideas to improve your chances of finding the perfect one. One great place to start out is by looking at some of the trends that are currently dominating the market, such as the following.

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Color Is Back

Although classic white diamonds are never going to be unpopular, there has been a lot of attention lately on colored gemstones. There are stones of every color, from blue sapphires to green emeralds, red rubies, and beyond. Each of them has its own vibrant hue that can suit different ring designs and fashion tastes, and there’s some gemstone symbolism that a more spiritual or thoughtful partner might appreciate, as well. Colored gemstones often cost less than diamonds, making them budget-friendly without sacrificing impact. They also allow couples to choose stones that reflect their personalities or have personal significance, such as a birthstone.

Getting it From The Lab

Perhaps the biggest shift in the jewelry market across the board has been the rise of lab-grown rings. Given their relatively low costs as well as their sustainability, they have practically transformed the process of buying engagement rings for a lot of people. Despite any myths you might have heard, these diamonds are physically and virtually identical to their more traditionally mined counterparts, with options like this three stone cushion and trapezoid ring showing that they can make for designs that are every bit as gorgeous. In fact, they tend to have fewer impurities, too, because of their controlled production conditions.

Make It Your Own

While there is no shortage of great ring designs out there to pick from, there has also been a rising trend of bespoke ring design, where couples work with jewelers to design pieces that are meant to be one of a kind. It should be noted that this service is typically much, much more expensive than buying a ring with an already existing design, and as such, might be suited for someone a little more long-term, like a wedding ring. However, if you plan on wearing your engagement ring for the rest of your life, too, then you might want it to have a little more personal meaning to you.

Messages And Declarations

Although they have always been popular, the relative ease of carving messages and dedications into rings has made them even more popular than ever. You can leave all kinds of messages in the band, whether it’s a date that has importance to you, a simple declaration of love, or a selection of words that has a specific and special meaning to the person wearing the ring. You can always engrave a message in a ring after the fact, too; it doesn’t have to be done when buying or making the ring itself.

Looking at the trends can help you explore your options, but at the end of the day, an engagement ring is for one person in particular, so knowing that person’s personality and tastes always takes precedence.

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