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Top Picks In Bridal Styles
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September 2, 2006
Romance is always in style with all types of bridal jewelry. WhatÕs old is very new this season with vintage ring designs and antique diamond cuts both so popular. But bold contemporary styles showing gemstone
accents in unexpected colors and larger size diamonds are also making an important appearance.
Antique-inspired styles with hand engraving, micro-pavŽ, and filigree are very strong featuring floral and leaf designs, ornamental scroll work, and intricate hand carved surfaces. But new clean-lined contemporary engagement ring styles have a strong following also.
White metals dominate bridal jewelry this year with palladium joining platinum and white gold. Also, two-toned designs of 18K pink gold or yellow gold combined with one of the white metals are also bridal favorites.
Square princess and round ideal cuts are still the most popular followed by cushion cuts, asschers, radiants, and the marquise. ThereÕs also a trend to larger size diamonds ranging from 1-1/2 to 2 carats and rings with diamond encrusted shanks.
Solitaire diamonds surrounded by rows of smaller diamonds give this style of engagement ring extra dazzle and brilliance. Also, this technique gives the main diamond a bigger and more impressive look.
Colored gems such as sapphire, ruby, and pink or yellow diamonds are gaining new popularity as accent stones in solitaire diamond rings. They are also popular in three stone engagement rings as well as colorful diamond and gemstone wedding bands which are growing in popularity today.
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