Diamond jewelry is, and has been for many generations, at the pinnacle of style. A woman (or a man, for that matter) wearing diamond jewelry is instantly perceived as having impeccable taste and timeless beauty.Most diamond lovers like to keep up with current diamond trends. Although heirloom pieces are beautiful and can be very valuable, new pieces are great for catching the eye. A new piece of diamond jewelry is a wonderful way to show a special someone that you love and appreciate them, but it can also be the perfect way to treat yourself.
What are the best and brightest diamond trends today? Colored diamonds, or “fancy colored diamonds,” as jewelers call them, are the most highly sought-after jewels of the moment. Although they are formed naturally like colorless diamonds, colored diamonds are extremely rare and hauntingly beautiful. They come in many different colors; with pink being one of the most commonly used colors for fine jewelry.
Several celebrity couples have latched on to the colored diamond trend (or perhaps they started it) with colored diamond engagement rings. The colored diamonds they choose are without fail the biggest and most brilliant ones available.
These fascinating colored diamonds are much too expensive for most non-celebrities, even for an occasion as special as an engagement. But there are still plenty of hot trends to choose from that feature the classic colorless diamond. In engagement rings, square cuts are gaining enormous popularity. Although round diamonds are still the standard, square and emerald cuts are being spotted more and more frequently on left hands around the country.
The metal setting of choice is also changing as time goes by. Yellow gold was once the “gold standard” for engagement rings, but lately platinum and titanium have been gaining ground. Titanium is incredibly durable and has a rugged industrial look that perfectly offsets the polished grace of diamonds. Jewelers are having a hard time keeping titanium engagement and wedding rings in stock as more couples choose this sturdy metal for their special rings.
White gold is gaining ground as an engagement ring setting, also. For women who don’t care for gold but who still want the delicate look and luxurious feel of gold, white gold can make the perfect band for an engagement ring. When it’s topped with a beautiful diamond, is almost doesn’t matter what color the band is!
Trends in men’s wedding rings are always worth a mention. Men’s rings were once just very plain metal bands. Today it’s not at all uncommon to see a row of diamonds in a man’s wedding ring. Although men’s wedding ring diamonds may not rival those of their wives, at least men can join in the fun and prestige of owning diamonds that they get to wear every single day.
A huge trend in diamond fashion today is the right-hand ring. As a symbol of independence and personal taste, it’s become popular among women of every social class. Women are wearing the right-hand ring with confidence and pride because it’s a timeless piece of jewelry that they pick for themselves without waiting for someone to give it to them as a gift.
As far as engagement rings go, the hottest trend right now is fully customized diamond engagement rings. Instead of simply walking into a store, pointing at a ring, and walking out with a little box, men are now designing their engagement ring purchases from start to finish. Even those who have little sense for jewelry and design can be somewhat involved in customizing their future wife’s ring. Online retailers offer the chance to choose the setting, cut, and all other details of the engagement ring.
For those who choose to shop in person rather than online, it’s entirely possible to pick out the perfect loose diamond and later have it mounted in a beautiful setting. This trend has been a wonderful option for those men who aren’t confident enough in their jewelry knowledge to pick out a whole ring for their beloved but want to have something in hand when proposing. The man gives the diamond to his new fiancée, and they then choose the setting together to ensure that they both love the end result.
Diamonds have always been popular for engagement and wedding jewelry, but today they are also commonly worn in everyday or special-occasion jewelry. The latest buzz in the fashion world has been diamond drop necklaces with large diamond stud earrings. For a formal or black-tie event, diamonds can take any dress from boring to brilliant.
Diamond jewelry trends might change often, but one thing that never changes is the unquestionable beauty of these precious stones. They are sought after and loved by people of all economic backgrounds and lifestyles. The settings may change, but the beauty of diamonds remains eternally stable.
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