WHILE TRADITIONAL BRIDAL STYLE still has a powerful pull, many shoppers — especially younger ones — are looking for rings that feel just a little bit different. Make their dreams come true, and they’ll tell all their friends about you when they post that perfect #ISaidYes selfie.
Karl Lagerfeld (ABOVE)
18K white gold setting with diamonds (0.82 TCW). Center stone not included. $4,800, (800) 487-2724, sayyeswithkarl.com
Heavenly Hues
A touch of color is the perfect option to present to the bridal shopper who wants a ring with a classic vibe but craves extra pizazz. These beauties check all the traditional boxes except for color scheme, where they dare to go a bit wild.
Gabriel & Co.
18K white gold ring with diamonds and sapphires.
$3,885
gabrielny.com
Jane Taylor
14K yellow gold ring with Gemfields rubies.
$1,025
janetaylor.com
Michelle Fantaci
18K green gold ring with Canadian rose cut center diamond (0.86 TCW) and cognac accent diamonds.
$4,870
michellefantaci.com
Beverley K
18K white gold ring with diamonds (0.40 TCW), French cut sapphires (0.70 TCW), and onyx (1.45 TCW) with milgrain details.
$4,389
beverleyk.com
Sofia Zakia
14K yellow gold ring with diamond, emerald, sapphires, tsavorite, amethyst, and ruby.
$735
sofiazakia.com
Jack Kelége
Platinum and rose gold setting with white diamonds (1.01 TCW) and natural fancy pink diamonds (0.35 TCW).
$24,000
jackkelege.com
Adel Chefridi
18K yellow gold setting with sapphire-set bezel (0.20 TCW) and diamonds (0.08 TCW).
$4,940
chefridi.com
Frederic Sage
14K white gold setting with black diamonds (1.27 TCW) and white diamonds.
$1,995
fredericsage.com
Shelly Purdy
18K gold/palladium ring with round-cut center diamond (0.50 TCW), sapphire halo, and diamonds.
$5,295
shellypurdy.com
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Modern Classics
These rings are new but they’re already timeless: calling them “heirloom ready” wouldn’t be an understatement. Each one is quintessentially bridal, but with design elements that bring a certain je ne sais quoi to the traditional engagement ring silhouette.
Rego Designs
14K white gold setting with cushion halo and accent diamonds (0.75 TCW).
$3,105
regodesigns.com
Shy Creation
14K white gold cushion shape setting with diamonds (1.15 TCW).
$2,560
shycreation.com
Erika Winters Fine Jewelry
18K yellow gold ring with antique marquise-cut diamond.
$11,200
erikawinters.com
MaeVona
14K yellow gold setting with tapered baguette diamonds and diamond pavé (0.25 TCW).
$2,835
maevona.com
Sylvie Collection
14K white gold setting with diamonds (0.36 TCW).
$2,255
Stuller
14K white gold setting with diamonds.
$900
everandever.com
Megan Thorne
18K yellow gold ring with cushion cut center diamond (1.07 TCW).
$5,477
meganthorne.com
Kirk Kara
18K rose gold setting with diamond accents (.05 TCW).
$2,040
kirkkara.com
Mars Jewelry
14K white gold setting for an east-west emerald cut stone.
$995
marsjewelry.com
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Band Together
For those who don’t wear an engagement ring daily — or don’t wear one at all — the wedding band is of paramount importance. Engagement rings tend to get all the glory in bridal, but don’t forget that it’s the band that binds. Shouldn’t the ring that seals the deal be as perfect as the proposal piece?
Rebecca Overmann
14K yellow gold band with inverted white diamond baguettes (0.310 TCW).
$2,295
rebeccaovermann.com
Sethi Couture
18K yellow gold band with baguette and round diamonds.
$7,370
sethicouture.com
Jewelry Innovations
Serinium beveled edge band with Viking laser engraving.
$450
jewelryinnovationsllc.com
Allison-Kaufman
Yellow gold wedding band with diamonds (1.00 TCW).
$3,924
allisonkaufman.com
Lashbrook
14K rose gold band with distressed finish and Mexican Cocobolo hardwood sleeve.
$1,452
lashbrookdesigns.com
Triton
Tungsten wedding band.
$355
tritonjewelry.com
Gumuchian
Platinum band with diamonds (0.58 TCW) and heart motif ajour.
$2,600
gumuchian.com
Bleu Royale
14K white gold band with a high polished and sandpaper finish.
$1,225
crownring.com
Martin Flyer
18K yellow gold band with diamonds.
$1,999
martinflyer.com
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