UNIQUE AND ORIGINAL ENGAGEMENT RINGS AND WEDDING BANDS: ONE OF A KIND JEWELRY THAT’S ONLY FOR YOU
Weddings are changing fast. While in the past, there were certain standards which every bride and groom wanted to meet, the twenty-first century wedding is all about being unique. From dresses to venues, cakes to rings, photographs to cocktails, everyone wants their wedding to be a one-of-a-kind experience, with every detail made specially for the happy couple.
It makes perfect sense - after all, this is your day, so why would you want anything to be less than exactly what you want, and what you love? The interesting thing for us as jewelers is that we have seen this trend seep into the way people look for unique engagement rings and unique wedding rings, too. People today want something a little out of the ordinary more than they would have done in the past, and plenty of time is given to seeking out that unusual, standout example which is instantly recognisable, and which makes a powerful statement about the couple who select and wear it.
TAKING INSPIRATION FOR YOUR PERSONALISED WEDDING RING
Your wedding ring is something which you will treasure for life, and which will also hopefully become a valued and loved heirloom, to be passed down through your family. As such, you want it to be an item of jewelry which stands out from the crowd, and immediately brings back happy memories of your wedding day each time your fingers brush against it, or you find yourself lovingly gazing at it.
There are so many wonderful ways you could customise and personalise your wedding ring. One of the most popular techniques for doing this is also one of the simplest - by adding coloured gemstones to the wedding band, and bringing a touch of vibrancy and personality to the item.
Sapphire wedding rings are always a stunning way to express love and commitment, and not only do the stones look magnificent in their varying shades of blue, yellow, pink, green and orange, but they also symbolise enduring love and affection, commitment and dedication.... Just perfect for a wedding band! You could also add that personal touch by having your birthstones embedded into your wedding rings, which would make them a little more unique, and a little more ‘you’.
Of course, there are plenty of other options available for the happy and inventive couple looking to personalise their wedding bands. Many people find inspiration in antique rings and vintage examples of jewelry, which typically feature beautiful engravings, and patterns such as milgrain.
They also often feature natural motifs, leaf-shapes and curlicues that bring forth visions of times long past, or simpler eras when true love permeated everything. Coloured gemstones, pearls, pavé details and more will all bring a touch of timeless glamour to your wedding rings… the sky really is the limit!
CUSTOMISING YOUR WEDDING RING
Naturally, the one way to ensure that your wedding ring is completely unique is to customise it from scratch, using your own ideas and designs. This is a side of the jewelry world that we love - taking the germ of an idea from one of our creative clients, and working alongside them to breathe life into it.
We have a simple, step-by-step process that we can walk you through, ensuring that your custom wedding ring is as stunning and unique as you want it to be.
FURTHER OPTIONS FOR PERSONALISING YOUR WEDDING RING
If you don’t fancy starting from the very beginning, or feel like taking a different route towards customise your ring, we’d be happy to share plenty of other options with you. Many of our clients have seen fantastic results from simply adding a personal touch or a little twist to an already existing ring or style. By doing something like adding on an extra gemstone, or bringing some accent diamonds to a classic ring design, you can ensure that you get that tailored appearance, according to your wishes. Perfect!
On top of this, another great way to bring a bit of customised individuality to your wedding ring is to add an engraving. Engraved wedding rings make for beautiful gestures during a marriage ceremony, and the personalised messages you choose to carve into the precious metal will be a constant reminder of each other’s love over the years.
Whether that’s a name, an engraved date, or some private message engraved into the ring is up to you. Another truly romantic detail that many people are opting for nowadays is the adding of ‘secret’ extras to their wedding rings.This generally involves an engraving of a name, a message or even a fingerprint or birthstone to the inside edge of the ring, where it can be worn against the skin. How romantic is that? We would be delighted to help you add that personal touch to these treasured items.
MATCHING WEDDING BANDS AND ENGAGEMENT RINGS
In some countries and cultures, no difference in made between the engagement ring and wedding ring. Irish Claddagh rings are a great example of this: when the woman is engaged, you wear the Claddagh ring with its distinctive heart, crown and clasped hands design pointing outwards. After the marriage, you simply turn the ring the other way round, so that it instead points inwards, towards the body.
This type of custom is relatively rare, though. Today there is an increasing trend for buying matching engagement rings and wedding rings, in so-called ‘bridal sets’. These are a charming and beautiful idea, which brings a sense of harmony to the two items when they are worn together on the same finger, or indeed if they are worn on separate hands.
However, whether or not a woman chooses to plump for a matching set of engagement ring and wedding ring is a personal choice, and one which is entirely up to the individual.
PERSONALISED AND UNIQUE ENGAGEMENT RINGS
Just as wedding bands are becoming more individualised, unique and custom-made, so are engagement rings. Nowadays, women have high expectations of proposals - the venue, the atmosphere, and the ring all should be tailored to match her personality, and should ensure an emphatic ‘Yes!’ when the question is finally popped!
We specialise in interesting and memorable engagement rings, and we have put together this brief guide to choosing a unique engagement ring that will make her eyes light up as soon as she sees it!
ENGAGEMENT RINGS WITH VINTAGE APPEAL
There’s something truly special about antique and vintage jewelry. When you choose an antique or vintage engagement ring, you are choosing a beautiful item of jewelry which is already bestowed with years of love and affection, romantic stories from the past, and the beauty of timeless design.
Our carefully selected antique engagement rings show the very best of vintage glamour and craftsmanship from years gone by, and if your fiance is someone who admires and appreciates the styles of yesteryear, she’ll surely love what we have on offer.
Of course, if you and your partner love vintage styles, but want a brand new ring for your engagement, why not consider buying one of our beautiful engagement rings which has been made in a antique style? We have a wide range of vintage-style engagement rings, featuring plenty of archaic details, such as filigree metalwork, ornate decorations and engravings, and milgrain surfaces. We’re sure you will find something you adore!
UNIQUE SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RINGS
Nothing says ‘romance’ quite like an engagement solitaire ring. There’s something about the way a gemstone sparkles atop a ring of this style which is simply irresistible, and your fiancé will just love showing off her ‘rock’ to her friends. If you’re looking for something memorable and out of the ordinary, there are plenty of options available to you with our unique gemstone rings.
Diamonds and sapphires are merely the beginning - there is a whole rainbow of different gemstones you can choose from. From sparkling green emeralds, to deep and mysterious rubies, from morganite to citrine, aquamarine, topaz and everything in between, you can easily find a gemstone engagement ring that shows off your unique sense of style, and unwillingness to simply follow the crowd.
Of course, if you do want to opt for a traditional diamond engagement ring, there are still loads of different avenues you can go down, to ensure you get the ring that’s right for your individual approach. One popular way to personalise a diamond engagement ring is to opt for a fancy shaped diamond, which give an eye-catching and dramatic edge to your otherwise classic engagement ring.
We take a huge amount of pride in our fancy shaped diamonds, and offer a wide range to our customers. From angular and elegant emerald and asscher shaped diamonds to pear shaped, heart shaped, oval, cushion and princess cut diamonds (to name but a few), we would be delighted to show you what we have to make your engagement ring special.
MODERN OPTIONS FOR MODERN COUPLES
For some people, only the latest trends and most modern styles and designs will do when it comes to engagement rings. We love keeping up to date with the latest fashions in jewelry, and are always keeping our eyes peeled for exciting new ideas and designs to adopt.
Many people nowadays are interested in doing away with tradition when it comes to their engagement rings, and this sometimes means choosing a ring which doesn’t have a central stone at all. Instead, smooth and interesting shapes capture the attention of onlookers, or several small, accent gemstones or diamonds replace the need for a large, central one in a style which is the epitome of up-to-date, modern elegance.
When it comes to modern engagement rings, the only limit is your imagination - we stock plenty of fascinating examples, which take their inspiration from natural forms, modern sculpture, and the latest developments in contemporary art. Should you wish to explore this further, just get in touch - we’d be more than happy to show you what we can do.
CUSTOM-MADE ENGAGEMENT RINGS
There’s nothing quite so romantic or wonderful as seeing your engagement ring take shape after submitting your original ideas, inspirations and dreams to a member of our talented customisation team.
Our step-by-step process means that your custom-made engagement ring is easier to realise than you perhaps thought possible, so if you’re after something truly special and unique that came from a flight of your imagination, get in contact with us - we’re waiting to hear from you.