Coloured Engagements Rings Are Having A Moment
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Wedding jewellery just got more vibrant – and these coloured engagement rings prove it
Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend – but these days, it’s colourful gemstones that take the top slot. And with the focus shifting away from traditional cuts and styles, coloured engagement rings are sitting pretty in the spotlight.
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Whether it’s Dakota Johnson’s bright green emerald, Gabbriette’s gothic black stone or even Kate Middleton’s heirloom sapphire, it’s difficult to deny that coloured engagement rings continue to have a hold on us – more now than ever.
In an era when self-expression is a top priority for soon-to-be brides, engagement rings are getting brighter and bolder. ‘Over the past few years we’ve seen a shift in what people are looking for in an engagement ring,’ notes Rachel Boston, founder of jewellery label Rachel Boston. ‘It’s less about replicating tradition, and more about reflecting the individual. Coloured stones give people space to tell their own story. They can offer our couples a personal and expressive alternative to traditional diamonds.’
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And speaking of diamonds, a number of jewellers pin the growing success of coloured stones on the diamond’s dwindling monopoly on the market. ‘With the diamond market in flux due to lab-grown alternatives, we’re seeing increased interest in rare, hard-to-source gemstones that offer a sense of individuality and lasting value,’ says Eliza Walter, founder of LYLIE Jewellery.
‘I think the surge in interest is partly down to the availability of lab-grown diamonds in the market and the fact that so many rings can end up looking quite similar,’ adds Lucy Crowther, founder of Minka Jewels. ‘People are craving something more unique and more personal.’
Which Stones Are Most Popular?
While diamonds will always be a classic favourite for engagement rings, our experts have noticed one gemstone in particular enjoying unprecedented popularity: sapphires.
‘Sapphires have become our stone of choice, not just for their beauty, but for their range of colour,’ notes Rachel. ‘Beyond the iconic royal blue, they occur in almost every conceivable colour – from light peach tones to vivid greens.’
Lucy adds that, ‘yellow and blue sapphires are especially popular, but we’re also seeing more people falling in love with green and teal sapphires which are a great choice if you want something a little more unusual.’
And, being the second hardest gemstone after diamonds, it makes sense why the gemstone is particularly popular for coloured engagement rings. ‘I often recommend sapphires not just for their beauty, but for their strength and versatility,’ says Rachel. ‘Scoring a nine on the Moh’s Hardness Scale, sapphires are one of the most durable gemstones available which allows for intricate, creative settings for everyday wear.’
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