By Stacie Ball
One of the most important decisions you’ll make regarding your wedding is choosing an engagement and/or wedding band. After all, it is a symbol of eternal love. There are so many options out there, but who knows where to begin? I interviewed two experts in the field with plenty of great advice.
Keep in Mind
“You will be wearing this ring for a lifetime,” said Eileen Eichhorn, Graduate Gemologist at Eichhorn Jewelry. “Select a style you will love for your lifestyle.”
Hannah of Will Jewelers agreed and explained that a nurse may need a lower profile ring to accommodate putting on and taking off gloves, and someone who works outside may need a thicker, wider band. Both experts stated that rings can be customized to fit your personal style. Below are some of the most popular ring trends this year.
For the Bride
Engagement
Many brides are requesting rings with hidden and intricate details. “Hidden halos are the newest trend,” Hannah explained, “This is when smaller diamonds are set in the head that is supporting the main center diamond.”
Other brides are opting for a classic, straight diamond band in white gold with stackable, patterned bands. As for the cut of that brilliant stone, there are several options, such as oval and teardrop, but Eichhorn determined that one rises above the rest.
“The round, brilliant-cut diamond is still the most popular cut style,” she informed.
Wedding
“Women just love the look of a little extra sparkle!” Hannah observed, “They are having a lot of fun with diamond patterned bands and thicker diamond bands.”
Eichhorn noticed a similar trend in her store. “Matching ‘skinny’ diamond bands continue as the choice of most brides,” she informed, adding that many women are choosing to stack in either rose gold, yellow gold, or white gold-- whether matching or not, “Some prefer custom made shadow bands for a seamless look with or without diamonds.”
For the Groom
“Classic yellow gold or white gold, high-polished styles with inside comfort fit are usually what grooms want,” Eichhorn explained, “But wide white tungsten carbide is still popular.”
At Will Jewelers, grooms can mix and match patterns and textures with their popular line of customizable wedding bands. Some grooms are opting for a non-traditional zirconium (durable black metal) band.
“Zirconium bands are really fun and can be customized with inner sleeves that are colored or patterned!” Hannah said.
Rings on a Budget
“Being on a budget doesn't necessarily mean you have to limit style,” Hannah advised. She recommended selecting a classic solitaire, which is a plain band in any color of gold with a stone and cut of your choosing.
Eichhorn suggested handpicking a pre-owned, totally refurbished estate ring. She said, “When completely refinished and detailed, made to look new again, these rings present the best savings around.”
When ring shopping, you are free to choose vintage, classic, modern, or design your own. Drop by Eichhorn Jewelry or Will Jewelers to see the most popular designs in person.
Resources:
Eichhorn Jewelry, eichhornjewelry.com
Will Jewelers, willjewelers.com
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