T
he end-of-year holidays are a time for spreading joy and spending time with loved ones. For many, they are also an opportune time to get engaged. After all, families are often together, allowing everyone to rejoice in the happiness of the newly engaged couple and giving fiancées the world over a chance to show off their new rocks.
From traditional to avant-garde, these diverse designs are certain to speak to women from a variety of style sensibilities.
Image courtesy of Jade Trau
For our advent calendar-style countdown to Christmas, we have amassed a selection of 12 spectacular engagement rings that would inspire anyone to say, “I do.” From traditional to avant-garde, these diverse designs are certain to speak to women from a variety of style sensibilities.
As Marion Fasel said of diamond engagement rings in the introduction to her latest book, The History of Diamond Engagement Rings: A True Romance, “Whenever it comes, it represents a promise and a plan, literally hopes and dreams for a better future together.” So for the next 12 days, we’ll be revealing a ring a day that will give us all something to dream about!
Mark Patterson:
We’re kicking things off with Mark Patterson, who, along with his wife Josette, has been quietly spearheading innovations for over 35 years. While this particular ring already has a happy owner, it is part of the brand’s many sparkling offerings. Mark explains, “This design was introduced by us at this year’s COUTURE Show. Kimberly Adams, the owner of Frank Adams Jewelers in Albany, saw the design and immediately expressed interest in having her personal 5ct Emerald Cut diamond set in the same design. It is from our Promise collection, and my inspiration was to try to create a ‘wrapped’ look.”
Image courtesy of Mark Patterson
Image courtesy of Mark Patterson
Image courtesy of Jade Trau
Jade Trau:
Fifth generation diamantaire-turned-designer, Jade Trau, has a well-established reputation for reimagining jewelry wardrobe essentials. Her ease working with precious metals and gemstones is evident in the way she effortlessly incorporates important stones into playful and modern silhouettes, like the three-stone Jenny ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. The design boasts a sleek, knife-edge band with a matte polish finish. A timeless setting that complements any diamond shape, the featured ring showcases a 2.03ct marquise brilliant diamond and 1.08ct epaulette side stones held securely in place with platinum prongs.
Image courtesy of Jade Trau
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