Let’s face it – there’s no shortage of options when it comes to engagement rings. In fact, the problem people often have is narrowing down what they like to just one choice. This year has been full of exciting new trends for those on the hunt for an unusual engagement ring. Jewellers have been sinking their teeth into fabulous designs, aiming to create something to capture their client’s personality and taste whilst remaining totally unique. Here are some of the favourites of this year’s trends.
Two-Toned
If you’re really looking to make a bold statement, two-toned jewellery may be for you. Created by combining two metals with different colour tones, unusual engagement ring designers love this trend because of the different colour combinations they can create. Popular combinations include yellow gold and platinum, white gold and platinum, rose gold and white gold, and many more. Two-toned rings can also be bold, less expensive option for couples who can’t afford a ring made purely of one metal, such as platinum.
Floral Accents
Intricately carved cascades of flowers and petals are now replacing simple accent gems. Why have a ring of circular gems surrounding your centre stone when you can have beautiful blooming buds instead? Floral accents add a romantic, feminine touch with their beautiful detail. They also complement recent wedding trends, which have seen ceremonies moving outside, in a celebration of nature and all things green. Floral accents don’t always have to be subtle either, and that’s the great thing about them – they can be completely to your personal taste. There are many different versions, from sweet and delicate to a totally eye-catching unusual engagement ring. A good bespoke jeweller will be able to create your perfect ring, whether that’s a small sprinkling of elegant petals surrounding your centre stone or an entire garden growing around it!
Rose Gold
Also known as strawberry gold, rose gold rings are uncommon and definitely unusual. Engagement ring designers have found a big increase in demand for rose gold rings in the past year, however, with many women loving how the colouring accents their skin tone. It’s said that strawberry gold gives fair-skinned girls a rosy, glowing complexion and stands out brightly against those with tan or darker skin. Rose gold also looks stunning with different coloured gems, which can often be a cheaper alternative than going for a diamond. The green depths of a beautiful emerald combined with the orange tinted gold is extremely eye catching and unique.
