Many of the jewelry designers that exhibited at the Melee and NouvelleBox New York and Paris trade shows in February and March committed to creating engagement rings that married old-cut and fancy-shaped diamonds with intricately detailed yellow gold settings. Still others proposed a soulful modernity in bezel-set and heftier wider bands and pave surrounds. Adel Chefridi Three Cushion Lotus Ring STORY By Beth Bernstein Romancing the Stone Engraved bands, floral detail and symbolic motifs evoke an old world charm and character. Adel Chefridi Three Cushion Lotus Ring with three cushion-cut diamonds. chefridi.com $8,311 (Melee: The Show, February) Romancing the Stone Liebling 18K yellow gold 1.5-carat oval diamond ring with Art Nouveau- inspired floral engraved band. der-liebling.com $9,500 (Melee: The Show, February) Romancing the Stone Megan Thorne Kelmscott Offset Bezel Ring in 18K yellow gold with antique European-cut 1.25-carat diamond and hand engraving. meganthorne.com $12,022 (Melee: The Show, February) Romancing the Stone Lene Vibe old mine-cut diamond ring set in 18K gold with floral detailing and diamonds surrounding the center stone. lenevibe.com (NouvelleBox Paris, March) Romancing the Stone Anthony Lent Flying Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k gold with a center diamond and signature engraved winged victory motif, capturing the essence of historical styles and the dreamlike sensation of taking flight — a nod to imagination, possibility and the luminous expanse of the sky. anthonylent.com $4,370 (Melee: The Show, February) Romancing the Stone Celine Daoust one-of-a-kind Grey Diamond and melee diamond Moon Crescents ring engraved with celestial motifs in 14K yellow gold. celinedaoust.com Price upon request (Melee: The Show, February) Romancing the Stone Jasmine Ataullah Zuhr Ring set in 9K or 18K recycled gold with a marquise salt and pepper Botswana diamond. The soft organic curves are juxtaposed with geometric hand engraving and two hidden salt and pepper diamonds set underneath the main stone. jasmineataullah.com $3,544 (NouvelleBox Paris, March) Hargreaves Stockholm Into the Wild 18K gold, pave set diamonds, antique rose-cut diamond with signature starburst engraving. hargreavesstockholm.com $7,925 (NouvelleBox NYC, February) Modern Union Engagement rings unite old-cut and fancy stones with a contemporary yet enduring feeling. Ashley Zhang Rhodes Engagement Ring bezel set in 18K yellow gold with 2.90-carat old European-cut diamond. ashleyzhangjewelry.com $22,500 (NouvelleBox NYC, February) Modern Union Jennie Kwon Diamond Helena Ring with rose cut oval green diamond, bezel set within a clean, knife-edge shank. jenniekwondesigns.com $4,120 (Melee: The Show, February) Modern Union Marian Maurer Porch Skimmer ring with diamonds of total weight of 1 carat in 18K yellow gold. Each of the three diamonds is bezel-set. marianmaurer.com $6,180 (Melee: The Show, February) Modern Union Tap by Todd Pownell 18K yellow gold ring with two pear-shaped diamonds set in darkened platinum. tapbytoddpownell.com $4,925 (Melee: The Show, February) Modern Union Jade Trau Scarlett Oval Solitaire, platinum basket with oval diamond and pave diamond surround, 3.51 total carat weight. jadetrau.com $44,500 (Melee: The Show, February) Modern Union Lizzie Mandler pave bezel signet setting with Asscher -cut ring. lizziemandler.com Price upon request (NouvelleBox NYC) 11 | 15 Previous Jewelry Heightens ‘Tailored For You’ Theme of Met Gala Up Next 14 New Earrings, From Powerful Petites to Gorgeous Gems [Photo Gallery] Photo Gallery Engagement Rings Highlighted Independent Jewelry Trade Shows for Winter 2025 Modern Union Jennie Kwon Diamond Helena Ring with rose cut oval green diamond, bezel set within a clean, knife-edge shank. jenniekwondesigns.com $4,120 (Melee: The Show, February) Advertisement
