“In October,” revealed the staff at The Diamond Retailer, “sales increased by 90% on oval stone rings prior to the previous month. These styles look fantastic on brides to be as they give the illusion of long delicate fingers.”
“For us at LYLIE Jewellery”, explains founder Eliza Walter, “the diamond shape (or ‘cut,’ as we call it) of the moment has been the oval. Oval cuts can look 10% larger than rounds of the same carat weight and save you about 20% on the price tag. They are also super elegant and, we think, elongate the wearer’s finger. We have noticed a lot of interest in oval cuts in the last few months.”
4. LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS
What the consultants say: “Because the lab-grown diamonds market is rising year after year with excellent prices, the demand when it comes to bridal is driven by bigger carat rings,” based on Courbet. “Despite the quiet luxury trend, customers want to go big, and don’t hesitate to ask for two, three and four-carat engagement rings.”
Lab-grown jewelry label Matilde Jewelry clearly agrees, with the founder herself having acquired a gorgeous lab-grown engagement ring earlier this 12 months. “These diamonds are created in controlled laboratory settings using advanced technological processes that replicate the natural conditions under which diamonds form in the Earth’s mantle,” she explains. This innovation permits {couples} to decide on a shocking, real diamond with out the moral and environmental considerations related to conventional diamond mining.”
“Lab-grown diamonds share the same physical, chemical and optical characteristics as their mined counterparts, making them virtually indistinguishable to the naked eye. Beyond their ethical appeal, these diamonds often come with a more affordable price tag, allowing couples to invest in a larger, higher-quality stone within their budget.”
“People are making more conscious decisions,” defined the staff at The Diamond Retailer, “and they want their engagement ring to mirror their ethics regarding sustainability and eco-friendliness. It’s no wonder lab-grown diamonds are so popular.”
5. COLOURFUL STONES & DIAMONDS
What the consultants say: “Our clients cannot get enough of coloured stones,” reveals Emma Clarkson Webb, “whether it be sapphires in pink, teal, green or blue, emeralds or rubies or a coloured yellow diamond. Coloured stones always look more expensive if they’re set alongside diamonds, to really help them pop.”
The Diamond Retailer revealed that they’re “also noticing a trend of customers opting for gemstone engagement rings, which coordinate with their or their partners’ birthstones – mostly emeralds.”
Rachel Boston agrees, explaining that “as timeless as classic white diamonds are, we are getting more and more clients inquiring about alternative diamonds, and the two most popular are light yellow diamonds and champagne diamonds. These are subtly coloured diamonds that range from canary yellow to amber-like brown and peach-coloured hues – they’ve got the sparkle of a traditional diamond, with soft, buttery colours to boot. Each diamond will have its own unique colour and character, which we love. Champagne diamonds especially are a really nice compromise for people drawn to the classic elegance of diamonds, but who still want something a little bit different: they’re subtle but eye-catching.”
6. BRILLIANT STONES
What the consultants say: “Not sure if this is a trend, or an ever-lasting style, but I am getting far more requests for round diamonds that I ever have before,” Jessie Thomas revealed. “I think the balance has landed around having a unique deign but keeping the diamond classic in terms of shape.”
