Bridal Dating
18 November 2019
Ladies, we’re five weeks away from Christmas and even if you’re not a Christmas person you should know what that means, engagement season. Yep on top of party season, get ready to deal with engagement season. Soon every lass you briefly stalked on Instagram, went to high school with or worked with will be flooding your feed with ‘I said yes 💍’ posts and who knows, you might be one of them. If you think a proposal is looming in your future you still have time to drop a hint as to what you’d like to see inside that little ring box. Or, if you’re like me and just like scrolling through pictures of pretty jewels, you’re in the right place. Here we’re wrapping up the engagement ring trends taking over 2020.
If your heart is set on a ring that stands out from the rest, there’s no going past a coloured stone. Whether you’re in love with a feature stone with a pop of colour or subtle hues found in smaller stones, colour can be incorporated in so many ways. However, the best part about it is that coloured stones don’t have to be diamonds. Of course, diamonds come in plenty of colourways too – pink argyle, salt and pepper, yellow, chocolate, but trends are leaning into emeralds, sapphires, rubies and morganite too.
View this post on Instagram Introducing the petal eternity band, designed to fit with the petal ring. Available online now x #meadowlarkceremonial A post shared by MEADOWLARK ™ JEWELLERY (@meadowlarkjewellery) on Apr 28, 2019 at 12:19am PDT
Introducing the petal eternity band, designed to fit with the petal ring. Available online now x #meadowlarkceremonial
A post shared by MEADOWLARK ™ JEWELLERY (@meadowlarkjewellery) on Apr 28, 2019 at 12:19am PDT
View this post on Instagram Just before the happy couple left on their honeymoon @zeina2050 sent me this: “I just wanted to say a big thank you for the ring – I absolutely love it!! The wedding was the best day of my life and the gorgeous ring has just topped it off – and soooo many people have commented on it. My ‘husband’ also loves it and is talking about maybe having something matching made when we get back from the honeymoon! Just took a quick photo for you!” #shopsmall #jewellerydesign #fairinacheng A post shared by Fairina Cheng Jewellery 💎 (@fairinachengjewellery) on Aug 29, 2019 at 3:54am PDT
Just before the happy couple left on their honeymoon @zeina2050 sent me this: “I just wanted to say a big thank you for the ring – I absolutely love it!! The wedding was the best day of my life and the gorgeous ring has just topped it off – and soooo many people have commented on it. My ‘husband’ also loves it and is talking about maybe having something matching made when we get back from the honeymoon! Just took a quick photo for you!” #shopsmall #jewellerydesign #fairinacheng
A post shared by Fairina Cheng Jewellery 💎 (@fairinachengjewellery) on Aug 29, 2019 at 3:54am PDT
View this post on Instagram | F O R / K E R R I N | a little while ago we where lucky enough to make this vintage vibe Tourmaline Beauty for Kerrin!! Such a stunning, unique engagement ring!!! White gold makes this tourmaline pop!!!! ✨✨✨ www.megmaskell.com.au #hornsbyjeweller #centralcoast #newcastle #greentourmaline #whitegold #megmaskell #green #tourmalinering #benchjeweller #ring #blingbling #clustering #megmaskellfinejewellery #sydneyjeweller #alternativeengagementring #diamondcluster A post shared by Meg Maskell Fine Jewellery (@megmaskellfinejewellery) on Sep 9, 2018 at 10:20pm PDT
| F O R / K E R R I N | a little while ago we where lucky enough to make this vintage vibe Tourmaline Beauty for Kerrin!! Such a stunning, unique engagement ring!!! White gold makes this tourmaline pop!!!! ✨✨✨ www.megmaskell.com.au #hornsbyjeweller #centralcoast #newcastle #greentourmaline #whitegold #megmaskell #green #tourmalinering #benchjeweller #ring #blingbling #clustering #megmaskellfinejewellery #sydneyjeweller #alternativeengagementring #diamondcluster
A post shared by Meg Maskell Fine Jewellery (@megmaskellfinejewellery) on Sep 9, 2018 at 10:20pm PDT
Vintage designs have been making a comeback, and no we’re not just talking about television reboots and tie-dye. Georgian-inspired engagement rings usually feature geometric gemstones, bordered designs, pearls or clustered stones. Vintage rings are typically not sleek and delicate by design. So, if the ring you’re shopping for isn’t actually vintage, but brand new, tap into that aesthetic by mixing metals or the sizes of stones. Organic inspired engravings lend a bohemian edge making for the bride who wants to buck convention but keep a classic sentiment.
View this post on Instagram #meadowlarkceremonial ✨ A post shared by MEADOWLARK ™ JEWELLERY (@meadowlarkjewellery) on Jan 4, 2019 at 11:46pm PST
#meadowlarkceremonial ✨
A post shared by MEADOWLARK ™ JEWELLERY (@meadowlarkjewellery) on Jan 4, 2019 at 11:46pm PST
View this post on Instagram Soak it up! 🛁 . The ring that you'll look at every day of your life deserves to be your dream design and of the highest quality. . Stella is a treasured engagement ring design. The centre diamond or gem stone is customised to suit your desire. A post shared by Modern Australian Jewelry (@canturi) on Aug 20, 2019 at 2:39am PDT
Soak it up! 🛁 . The ring that you'll look at every day of your life deserves to be your dream design and of the highest quality. . Stella is a treasured engagement ring design. The centre diamond or gem stone is customised to suit your desire.
A post shared by Modern Australian Jewelry (@canturi) on Aug 20, 2019 at 2:39am PDT
View this post on Instagram Best shoes and jewels for date night. A post shared by Modern Australian Jewelry (@canturi) on Jun 22, 2019 at 3:07am PDT
Best shoes and jewels for date night.
A post shared by Modern Australian Jewelry (@canturi) on Jun 22, 2019 at 3:07am PDT
While Georgian-inspired rings are a beautiful nod to art-deco styling, it’s not every girl’s fantasy. If you are looking for something a little daintier that still has that geometric edge, emerald-cut diamonds are back in a big way. With sharp rows edges, the Emerald cut is one of the most sophisticated silhouettes and are equal parts classic and modern. However, if subtly is not your forte, emerald cuts with a larger carat size are also perfect for going all out. If you’d like to blend two trends into one, a coloured emerald cut stone radiates old Hollywood glamour.
View this post on Instagram Monroe set with moissanite x #meadowlarkceremonial A post shared by MEADOWLARK ™ JEWELLERY (@meadowlarkjewellery) on Apr 27, 2019 at 6:00pm PDT
Monroe set with moissanite x #meadowlarkceremonial
A post shared by MEADOWLARK ™ JEWELLERY (@meadowlarkjewellery) on Apr 27, 2019 at 6:00pm PDT
View this post on Instagram [OOAK] This beautiful 2.23ct emerald cut morganite sets in rose gold in our solitaire design. This ring is available now. Check our website for details. ✨ jamesandirisa.com.au✨ . . . . . #jamesandirisajewellery #kitediamond #designerjewelry #timeless #finejewelry #teardrop #alternativeengagementring #morganite #ring #finejewellery #inspiration #dreamscometrue #artisanjewellery #artdeco #happyforever #tealblue #star #handmade #ido #happiness #dreamring #isaidyes #classy #bespoke #bespokejewellery #marryme #gift #diamond #ooak #madeinmelbourne A post shared by James & Irisa Jewellery (@jamesandirisajewellery) on Aug 26, 2019 at 7:05pm PDT
[OOAK] This beautiful 2.23ct emerald cut morganite sets in rose gold in our solitaire design. This ring is available now. Check our website for details. ✨ jamesandirisa.com.au✨ . . . . . #jamesandirisajewellery #kitediamond #designerjewelry #timeless #finejewelry #teardrop #alternativeengagementring #morganite #ring #finejewellery #inspiration #dreamscometrue #artisanjewellery #artdeco #happyforever #tealblue #star #handmade #ido #happiness #dreamring #isaidyes #classy #bespoke #bespokejewellery #marryme #gift #diamond #ooak #madeinmelbourne
A post shared by James & Irisa Jewellery (@jamesandirisajewellery) on Aug 26, 2019 at 7:05pm PDT
Looking for an unconventional engagement ring? Look for something that will give you the creative freedom to include mismatched cuts, stackable bands, artistic designs and smaller accents. If you’re worried about finding ways to cohesively wear your multi-stone engagement ring with a wedding band, fret not. Traditionally once you’re married, your engagement ring was supposed to migrate to your right hand leaving your wedding band solo on the left. Just because you’re opting for this trend doesn’t mean you’ll need to forgo a stand-out centre stone. In fact, you could pull an Emily Ratajowski and have too.
View this post on Instagram one year ✨ A post shared by Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) on Feb 23, 2019 at 5:21pm PST
one year ✨
A post shared by Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) on Feb 23, 2019 at 5:21pm PST
View this post on Instagram A cluster ring featuring all of our favorite gemstones 💕 You can find this one with a tap on the picture ✨ A post shared by Capucinne 💎 (@capucinnejewelry) on Sep 7, 2019 at 2:15pm PDT
A cluster ring featuring all of our favorite gemstones 💕 You can find this one with a tap on the picture ✨
A post shared by Capucinne 💎 (@capucinnejewelry) on Sep 7, 2019 at 2:15pm PDT
View this post on Instagram A perfect set ✨ Our Everly II ring & Chloe II stacker — Combining sparkling diamonds & a Ceylon sapphire. A post shared by HLSK (@hlsk) on Sep 5, 2019 at 4:12am PDT
A perfect set ✨ Our Everly II ring & Chloe II stacker — Combining sparkling diamonds & a Ceylon sapphire.
A post shared by HLSK (@hlsk) on Sep 5, 2019 at 4:12am PDT
Don’t be fooled into thinking solitaire rings are boring. They’re anything but especially with trending iterations, jewellers are crafting now. Choose an unconventional shape and opt for a unique metal to keep this minimal look timeless, yet interesting. Another option is to rethink the shape of the diamond. Of course, a solitaire invokes a certain shape in your mind but opting for an oval or pear shape has a similar aesthetic but is slightly elevated for the modern bride,
View this post on Instagram Shine bright like a diamond // Our signature solitaire featuring a 0.70ct diamond, set with a rose gold band and white gold claws. Did you know we have been creating our signature solitaires for nearly 5 years? We don’t think we’ll ever get sick of making this beauty. A post shared by Natalie Marie Jewellery (@nataliemariejewellery) on Aug 29, 2019 at 3:15pm PDT
Shine bright like a diamond // Our signature solitaire featuring a 0.70ct diamond, set with a rose gold band and white gold claws. Did you know we have been creating our signature solitaires for nearly 5 years? We don’t think we’ll ever get sick of making this beauty.
A post shared by Natalie Marie Jewellery (@nataliemariejewellery) on Aug 29, 2019 at 3:15pm PDT
View this post on Instagram CW BESPOKE | Marquise is the new oval! With the largest surface area per carat and the most elongating on the finger, this edgy, modern diamond shape is making a come back. 💍⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #cushlawhiting #cushlawhitingjewellery #melbournejeweller #bespokejewellery #ethicalgems #engagementring #ring #bespoke #melbournejeweller #madeinmelbourne ⠀ A post shared by Cushla Whiting (@cushlawhitingjewellery) on Jun 1, 2019 at 10:25pm PDT
CW BESPOKE | Marquise is the new oval! With the largest surface area per carat and the most elongating on the finger, this edgy, modern diamond shape is making a come back. 💍⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #cushlawhiting #cushlawhitingjewellery #melbournejeweller #bespokejewellery #ethicalgems #engagementring #ring #bespoke #melbournejeweller #madeinmelbourne ⠀
A post shared by Cushla Whiting (@cushlawhitingjewellery) on Jun 1, 2019 at 10:25pm PDT
If you are leaning towards an unusually shaped stone, why not also forgo the traditional round wedding band? Instead, crown bands are delicately created to conform around the edge of your engagement ring. Indeed, crown bands often create an entirely new look. Wear just the one or pair it with matching band on the other side (did someone say eternity ring?) of your engagement ring.
View this post on Instagram Close up of our favourite mix & match set ⚡️The Peone II with Aquamarine & Diamonds paired with our Ella II stacker with Diamonds. Made with love by us ❤️ A post shared by HLSK (@hlsk) on Feb 25, 2019 at 7:10pm PST
Close up of our favourite mix & match set ⚡️The Peone II with Aquamarine & Diamonds paired with our Ella II stacker with Diamonds. Made with love by us ❤️
A post shared by HLSK (@hlsk) on Feb 25, 2019 at 7:10pm PST
View this post on Instagram Beautiful Etta shot by @the_lane #meadowlarkceremonial A post shared by MEADOWLARK ™ JEWELLERY (@meadowlarkjewellery) on Apr 7, 2019 at 7:53pm PDT
Beautiful Etta shot by @the_lane #meadowlarkceremonial
A post shared by MEADOWLARK ™ JEWELLERY (@meadowlarkjewellery) on Apr 7, 2019 at 7:53pm PDT
View this post on Instagram Fellow April babes it’s you’re time to shine, literally! 💎 This month we’ll be sharing our best Diamond pieces, from large to teeny tiny — Ethically sources ALWAYS 👏🏼 A post shared by HLSK (@hlsk) on Apr 2, 2019 at 7:17pm PDT
Fellow April babes it’s you’re time to shine, literally! 💎 This month we’ll be sharing our best Diamond pieces, from large to teeny tiny — Ethically sources ALWAYS 👏🏼
A post shared by HLSK (@hlsk) on Apr 2, 2019 at 7:17pm PDT
Words by Emma Roffey
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