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While you won't see seasonal trends when it comes to an engagement ring style, there are annual trends that may influence popular choices, with fall being one of them. An autumn influence may play a role in the color, design and materials used to create your ideal piece of jewelry. Seasonal trends aside, you can use this guide to help you choose the perfect engagement ring, no matter what's most important to you when it comes to your ring.
Keep in mind that the most important thing to consider when you choose your wedding and engagement jewelry is to consider your personal style and don't put too much emphasis on the most popular styles, especially if you don't particularly like them. Remember, trends come and go but you will wear your engagement ring every day for life. Here are some tips you can use as you make the choice.
How to Choose Engagement and Wedding Rings
Keep in mind that the most important thing to consider when you choose your wedding and engagement jewelry is to consider your personal style and don't put too much emphasis on the most popular styles, especially if you don't particularly like them. Remember, trends come and go but you will wear your engagement ring every day for life. Here are some tips you can use as you make the choice.
Consider the 4Cs of Diamond Quality
The 4Cs of diamond quality - color, cut, clarity and carat size, are a method of evaluating the quality and value of the stones used in diamond engagement rings. Understanding the 4Cs can help you decide which is most important to you, as well as help you set a budget for your ring. It also allows you to compare diamonds so that you can find the one that best suits your desires.Know Shapes and Cuts
Shape refers to the outline of the diamond when you look at it from the top down. A round diamond, usually used as the center stone, is generally the most popular choice, during autumn and year-round. Other diamond shapes, usually called fancy shapes, include marquise, an oval shape, square, pear, heart, and a rectangular shape are other options. Your individual style, as well as current trends, can help you decide which you love best. A diamond's cut is how the stone's facets are arranged. A brilliant diamond cut maximizes the brightness and shine of a diamond, as well as any colored gemstone if you want something that isn't a diamond. Again, the cut you choose is largely a personal choice, but if you're interested in a trend, a brilliant round-cut diamond seems to be one of the most popular options.Think About the Lighting
Different kinds of light will change the way your diamond or other gemstone looks. Most jewelers maximize the appearance of a stone with the way they light it in the shop. However, you also want to pay attention to how it might look under fluorescent lights, in the sun, at night and in other lighting conditions. This might not be the most imperative thing to consider, but it's something to keep in mind.Choose the Metal for the Band
All engagement rings have metal bands, which is where the diamond is connected so that you can wear your ring. The most common choice is gold bands, but if you want an autumn-inspired color, you may consider choosing a rose gold metal for your wedding band, which you may see in vintage designs from the Art Deco era. The color of the band goes a long way toward setting the center stage for the stone, setting it off in just the way you want it to. Although white gold has supplanted it as the most popular modern choice, the classic engagement ring features yellow 14k gold and has a rich color that has traditionally paired well with diamonds and is a trend that has been in style for centuries. That gives you the option of choosing modern engagement rings, as well as vintage styles that are a bit more unique. Platinum, palladium or silver are other options that you may consider whether you gravitate toward a modern design or something a bit more retro feeling.Choose the Setting
Once you have the perfect stone and know what color of band you want, you can decide on an engagement ring setting. This is what holds the diamond in place and offers protection so that it doesn't get damaged when you go about your daily habits. The two most popular are a prong setting and a bezel setting. A prong setting uses four to six prongs, spaced evenly around the stone. If you want a bit more trendy or modern look, choose a setting in which the prongs are rounded. Six prongs create a more rounded shape for the center stone, while four prongs simulate a square shape to your stone. The prong setting is a great choice for solitaire stones and rings that feature three stones. A bezel setting features a thin piece of metal that encircles the stone, which holds it in place and protects it. Without prongs, you won't have to worry about snagging your ring on a sweater or other piece of delicate clothing. However, this type of setting also means you won't be able to see the diamond from the side. It's best for princess cut or marquise cut stones. You also have the option of a partial bezel setting, which could be combined with flat prongs to hold the diamond in place.Side Stones
The best thing about side stones is that they can make your ring look bigger. The three stone engagement ring, which is usually a large center stone, with two smaller accent diamonds on either side is a particularly popular choice. Another trendy choice for engagement rings is the halo setting or double halo. Pave diamonds and bead set diamonds are other options that include more than just the traditional setting that includes just one large center diamond.Styles and Trends
No matter what time of year it is, there are some trends and styles that you can consider when you choose your engagement ring. If you are planning a fall engagement or a fall wedding, you might consider yellow gold or a ring with a touch of a nature motif. That might be twining vines or leaves. But it might also mean choosing richly colored gemstones, such as an emerald, sapphire or ruby. Other trends or styles to consider include shape, vintage versus modern, or the stones used. For example, a heart shaped diamond is a romantic trend that harkens all the way back to medieval times. If you have trouble finding exactly what you want, consider a custom engagement ring that you design yourself to meet your exact specifications.Ring Size
You want your ring to fit well so getting an accurate size is vital. This ensures that the band you choose doesn't slip and slide, which increases the risk that it will fall off, which is naturally pretty devastating to think about. At the same time, you should also know that if you choose a ring in a size that fits, but if, for some reason, your ring size changes, you can have it resized for the proper fit. This is also true it you choose a vintage or pre-owned ring that isn't already in your size.Consider Your Jeweler
When choosing your engagement ring, arguably one of the most important pieces of jewelry you will ever wear (not to mention the most sentimental), you want to ensure that you use a reputable jeweler. That way you can trust that you're getting a genuine stone with the value appropriately applied to it. Look for jewelers who are certified, such as with the Gemological Institute of America or as an Applied Jewelry Professional.Ask for a Diamond Grading Report
This is important because it provides all the details regarding the important information about your stone, such as quality, cut, clarity, etc. This evaluation should done by a certified professional in the industry so that you can trust that the information it contains is true and accurate. Anytime you buy a diamond, you should insist that its grading report is available.Autumn Influences on Engagement Rings
As mentioned earlier in the article, there aren't really any tried and true seasonal trends when it comes to selecting your engagement ring. However, there are some annual trends that you can think about if you want a ring that signifies that you got engaged or married in the fall. The following 2023 trends can help you choose something modern and stylish, but with a little bit of your own personal flair so that it's also unique and special.- Vintage style rings
- Asymmetrical designs
- East to west settings
- Oval cut diamonds
- Three stone rings
- Colored center stones
- Fancy shapes
- Contoured ring settings
- Eco-friendly and sustainable stones