Disclaimer: No, I am not engaged. And no, I will not be anytime soon.
With that being said, I had a chance to write a pretty fun story for today’s paper. Last Friday, I got to head into Ace of Diamonds downtown and talk to the owners about what current trends are in engagement rings. With Valentine’s Day coming up, the local jeweler has seen a huge spike in engagement ring sales (duh!). Mike and Kriss Roethlisberger took time out of their busy sales season to tell me what they’re keeping on stock because of recent customer interest.
Right now, engagement ring trends include:
- Halo settings, often with a split shank
- Cluster center settings
- Contemporary styles (asymmetrical and uneven designs)
- Rose gold
- Pink diamonds
- Chocolate diamonds
Even though I’m nowhere close to being engaged, I love being able to rock trends in whatever capacity I can. Here are some fun ways of wearing some of those engagement ring trends, but without the cost of a ring or the commitment of that whole marriage thing that accompanies it.
Click the arrow to scroll through and see all of my picks.
What do you think? Would you wear any of these trends, either in an actual engagement ring or in another way? Let me know in the comments!
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I really like that first pair of earrings that you picked – they have a lovely vintage charm to them which I’m a huge fan of. I personally like rose gold a lot and my dream engagement ring is a pear shaped morganite with a rose gold setting. (AHEM boyfriend – are you reading this?? haha just kidding)
x Kathryn
Through the Thicket
Morganite is so pretty! That sounds like a gorgeous ring. Here’s to hoping it eventually makes its way to your finger!
Your disclaimer is so cute! I feel the same way! I am loving these picks in the scrolling images. I love all of those earrings and that first ring set. I also love the chocolate diamonds! I have seen them in person and think they are stunning!
Denise
http://www.fashionloveletters.com
Chocolate is still a neutral too, so it’s super versatile! And thanks, haha. I know I’m kiiiind of getting old, but I still think I’m way too young to get married. Doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate all things shiny and sparkly though!
Awesome trends, babe!
Happy Tuesday!
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
Thanks! Have a great day!
Great post! Love your little disclaimer…lol! Even not being engaged it’s always fun to go look a diamonds!
Shannon
Clothes & Quotes
I loved having an excuse to look at diamonds for work. How many other jobs pay you to surf the Tiffany’s site? Lol.
Mad trends. Very fitting post with Valentines approaching. I must say that I went for tradiitonal with my engagement ring (my husband proposed with a plastic ring and I got to choose my own!) I went for white gold with princess cut! Great informative post.
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That’s so creative and lucky for you! I can imagine it would be terrifying to invest so much money on a ring only to have your fiancee dislike it. Your ring sounds gorgeous!
I am obsessed with Kate Spade. And those earrings are beautiful! <3 The Bauble Bar is gorgeous too. You know what? I may just leave this post open on my Fiance's Mac as a hint. Haha <3
-Ari (Flashesofclarity.com)
I’m totally guilty of leaving tabs open on my parents computers whenever I’m at home around the holiday season. It’s pretty effective!
Haha ! Let’s see!
Crossing my fingers for you!
Love rose gold, can’t get enough of it!
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I know, it’s so feminine!
I think I have those rose gold earrings pinned. I love them! I really need some good studs.
Christina
http://www.cityloveee.blogspot.com
They’re pretty unique, aren’t they?! I love them as well!
I bet rose gold is totally popular. That’s pretty obvious with how many times I’ve seen it lately. So pretty though.
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I know! It’s such a pretty shade of gold.
the rose gold is gorgeous!
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I know! I love rose gold in any capacity.
Such gorgeous rings!
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Thanks!
Liking your picks here and was way too interested in engagement ring trends for someone who isn’t anywhere near getting engaged, either! Ha
Oh I know, I always feel like such a crazy girl when I walk into jewelry stores! But it’s so hard not to look when they’re all so pretty!
I love all of these…they are so gorgeous!
Thanks! I’m actually surprised my keyboard is still working from all the drool I’ve managed to get on it.
These are great! I LOVE rose gold. And that knot ring? So awesome! I really like the stud earrings in the shape of a screw, but I’d want them in more of a gun metal than rose gold. They look a bit like pills to me…
xo, Caitlin
And Possibly Dinosaurs
I hadn’t thought of pills, but I can definitely see it now that you mention it. Maybe I’ll paint some Asprin gold and DIY…
Just use edible gold paint and you’ll always have a headache cure.