In recent years, the bridal jewelry market has seen a revival of vintage trends, traditional precious metals and a return to artisan craftsmanship. Customers are looking for meaningful, beautifully made jewelry that reflects who they are as a couple.
In a sense, then, there is a rejection of the traditional notion of a trend. The new bridal styles are derived from a desire to be different, to express a unique love with distinct personality. Here are some of the most exciting ways people are choosing to wear bridal jewelry in 2015.
Vintage Cuts, Revamped
While round continues to be the most popular diamond shape, more and more customers are looking towards distinctive cuts with vintage influences. Cushion-cut diamonds have steadily overtaken the more modern princess-cut square shape in sales. Other fancy shapes such as oval, emerald and rare marquise cuts, offer elongated silhouettes that flatter the finger and suit a variety of ring settings.
Perfect Pearl Jewelry With A Twist
For decades, brides have opted to wear pearl jewelry on their wedding day. From Cleopatra to Jacqueline Kennedy, the iridescent wonder has been worn to symbolize love and protection. Recently, stars such as Rihanna, Emma Watson and Lupita Nyong’o have been wearing pearl jewelry in experimental styles that turn the gem’s classic connotations on their head. Contemporary cuffs, statement chandelier earrings and pretty pearl cocktail rings, add a lustrous luxury to modern bridal looks.
It’s All In The Details
For an engagement ring that feels unique, brides don’t necessarily have to deviate far from the classic solitaire. Subtle design elements such as braiding across the band, or surprise diamonds and gemstones set into the ring’s head, bring fresh features to an otherwise timeless style.
Halo engagement rings continue to be sought after but, increasingly, we are seeing the distinctive pavé and micropavé techniques popularized by the style incorporated into simpler settings. A double pavé band, that parts on the finger as it meets the center diamond, brings that stunning sparkle in a way that feels more unique and sophisticated.
Stacks That Sparkle
When Audrey Hepburn married Mel Ferrer in 1954, she opted for two wedding rings in rose gold and white gold in lieu of a traditional diamond engagement ring. Sixty years later, the bridal stack continues to evolve for those who want to curate their own collection of diamond and gemstone bands.
The beauty of the stacking ring trend is that each band can represent a meaningful moment in your life that’s worth celebrating. Gemstones can represent anniversaries or the birth of a child; sapphires, for example are traditionally gifted on fifth wedding anniversaries, and are appropriate to commemorate a child born in September.
Rose Gold, Remembered
The distinctive warm hue of rose gold has become increasingly popular in the past year, and will continue to be a bridal jewelry trend in 2015. Lots of brides are wearing rose gold engagement rings that contrast beautifully with their brilliant center diamonds and gemstones.
If you prefer white gold or timeless platinum engagement rings, you can still incorporate rose gold into your bridal jewelry look. A slim diamond wedding band in rose gold can be paired with your engagement ring, for an eclectic, ‘mix and match’ look that’s the perfect balance of edgy and romantic. In 2015, more and more jewelry customers are opting for pieces set in different metals and styles.
With bridal jewelry, it is important to choose pieces that genuinely reflect your taste so that they can be worn for a lifetime. However, if a current trend catches your eye and feels right for you, don’t be afraid to try styles out and experiment before taking the plunge.
