The engagement ring for most is a life time symbol of love and commitment so it is important to get it right the first time. Like the old saying goes you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.



For Her.

Coloured Diamond and Fancy Diamond Engagement Rings to Die For.

Modern and contemporary styles of engagement ring will be based on the traditional shapes and cuts with different variations colours and precious gems. The fashion industry will influence the colours and designs of fashion jewelry and engagement ring alike. Jewelry designers the world over are always striving to design unique styles and shapes that are popular with newly engaged couples as well as older couples in love for the second time around. Celebrity status mean the beautiful people are always looking for new unique eye catching rings with high prices that will make a statement.


The colourful diamonds of the rainbow have been extended to include champagne, chocolate and black for striking diamond rings like never before. The choices of colours styles designs diamonds of varying colours two tone rings or 1,2,3 4 5,6 diamond settings and so on the list is endless. Chocolate is a favourite with many brides and just as we got used to the colour champagne comes along to confuse grooms to be even more. A brave man will choose this champagne colour diamond for high intended once he is aware of him unique since of style and quirky personality.


Something old something new something borrowed something blue. Women are always looking for a diamond that will be unique and jaw droopingly gorgeous and the champagne coloured diamond and ring setting and band doesn’t disappoint. The colour is sumptuous and looks good enough to eat. The stunning champagne rings must be seen to be believed not only can a woman get an adrenalin from their favourite chocolate bar of glass of champagne they now can get a better rush from wearing a chocolate or sumptuous champagne engagement ring.


The look of the champagne ring has a slight bronze tinge to it and the brilliance and lustre that explodes from the cleverest and classiest of colours leave the solitaire clear diamond and the coloured fancy’s standing. If you ever tasted champagne of the highest quality then you will know there is no comparison between it and a glass of sparkling wine. For those who want a diamond that isn’t as dark as the chocolate there are variations of clearness of diamonds from almost clear to dark rum coloured chocolate diamonds.


A mix of chocolate and white diamond or chocolate and champagne in a three stone ring makes a bold statement. A champagne diamond flanked by two similar complementary diamonds or a dark chocolate ring with two accented stones is a sight to behold. These sumptuous diamonds are mostly mined in Australian mines. The composition of crystals mined beneath the earthed lends itself to these scrumptious chocolate and champagne diamonds. A diamond of a pristine quality with an almost flawless look is possible even with coloured diamonds.


Generally coloured diamonds are more expensive than white diamonds as they are rarer making them more popular and less accessible therefore the price goes up. All diamonds are graded for cut, colour, clarity and carat and just because the diamond isn’t white don’t mean the same principles of quality don’t apply. The fire brilliance and lustre of a diamond is important no matter what the colour, which want a dull or lack lustre diamond on their finger especially if it cost a fortune.



Vintage Engagement Rings

Art Deco Edwardian and Georgian Rings all come under the heading of Estate rings. The Art Deco rings are named after the architectural period of the 1920’s. The influence is Parisian mostly with rich opulent geometrical shapes in bold colours of black and white.


Crystals and diamonds of neutral colours of rubies and sapphires and emeralds made a bold statement. From cushion to Asscher shaped diamonds in a platinum split claw ring is jaw droopingly gorgeous. Replica ring are very popular as you have the novelty of having a vintage style ring but the comfort of knowing the ring is brand new and has never been worn before..


Intricately designed Edwardian rings are popular for their attention to detail and their feminine look with filigree work. Art Nouveau rings also from the 1900’s are as popular today as they always were. The metal used primarily was yellow gold. The Asscher and Princess cuts are reminiscent of the rings in the 1900’s. All of the popular shaped rings are designed in the early or late 1900’s. Today the trend is for platinum rings with vintage or estate styles for the modern bride to be.



Cluster Rings

The trendy women of 2011 know what they want in terms of style and design and the bigger cluster diamonds with stunning encrusted matching bands are very popular. The centre diamond is the focal point flanked by similar shaped diamonds for a bling of a ring. The cushion Ascher and Princess Shape are very popular compared to the traditional round solitaire ring. Matching wedding bands that perfectly compliment the engagement ring are effortlessly beautiful. Two tone metals are popular with gold and white gold in a weaved pattern from tough titanium and precious platinum.



For Him

Men’s engagement rings or mengagement rings as they are sometimes known are very popular and the stigma has been removed with top celebrity men happily wearing their ring with pride. Block diamonds in a straight formation with big bold blinging diamonds are setting the trend for engaged couples that want something that stand out from the crowd. Men are more comfortable with their own sence of style and some have no problem wearing diamond engagement rings in platinum or titanium.


Men often got the short straw in terms of engagements and they were happy to sit in the background and let their other half take centre stage. Today the stage still belongs to the girl with the ring but he can feel part of the celebration with his very own individually chosen ring to match his wedding band. Black silver or two tone rings with inset diamonds or simplistic comfort fit rings are all the rage for modern men about to tie the knot. For the more macho men who are a bit squeamish about wearing a ring that is attributed to women there are bold black two tome half cut silver and black rings that are as manly as a ring can be.



Trilogy Rings.

The couples of today are always looking for something different to express their symbol of love and commitment and the 3 stone rings is a perfect alternative to the singular solitaire. The trilogy is a symbol of the past present and the future of the couple and each carat diamond is a representation of the history if the relationship. The stones are either the same size or a centre stone with two smaller similar diamonds to complement the focal stone.


Coloured diamonds of blue red yellow chocolate or champagne look stunning flanked by two sparkling white diamonds. For couples who want to represent their commitment to the here and now the future unseen and the past memories the trilogy ring is perfect for a romantic proposal. The love of eternity rings is now captured in engagement ring or a matching wedding band style and an eternity ring for the perfect trio of dazzling diamonds.


The trends are just a guide for styles and designs the choice ultimately is down to the couple and more importantly the bride to be. Tastes will differ as will budgetary factors. The trick is to do your homework first and get to know the principles of the 4C’s and the factors that determine the best kind of ring available for you and your preferences.