Jennifer Aniston's ultra unique engagement ring from Brad Pitt was co-designed by Pitt himself along with designer Silvia Damiani.
Ring Details: Round brilliant surrounded by a complex spiral of smaller diamonds made to resemble the shape of a heart and symbolize eternity. Created by Brad Pitt and Silvia Damiani, estimated cost: $500,000.
Thank you so much for making our first giveaway a success. We loved looking at the creative and gorgeous rings that you submitted and wanted to share a few of our favorites with you this morning. But first, our winner - congratulations to Auriette from Pensacola Florida!
On her ring... "He asked me what I wanted in a ring. I looked at some rings and...I preferred 6-prong to 4-prong, because it helps the diamond look rounder and silver settings detract less from the diamond.
On the proposal... "It was a few days before Christmas. The ring was on my mind, but I wouldn't ask him about it. We got to his house, and he pulled out the box....and the light went out. It was a pull-cord lamp and the cat tugged on it and turned it off! When I finally got to see it, I loved it. It was just exactly what I wanted - a beautiful ring from my perfect love."
A beautiful ring it is indeed! Congratulations!
We enjoyed looking at the variety of rings that you shared with us and loved seeing the different uses of metals, stones and designs. We also learned that:
Row 1: Tacori, Fred Meyer Jewelers, Sylvie Collection
Row 2: Encore by Le Vian, Krikawa, Ice.com
Row 3: Tiffany Legacy, Mavrik Fine Jewelry, Lang Antique and Estate Jewelry
A few weeks ago, we received a plea for engagement ring "design inspiration" from a devoted reader. With all the fabulous ring settings to choose from, she asked for some guidance to help focus her. She keyed us in on a few things she was drawn to:
She included this lovely three stone white and sapphire diamond ring as an example of a ring she loved. We searched through our galleries, scoured the engagement ring world from celebrity jewelers to small boutiques, and played with various stones, settings and accompanying bands. At the end, we came up with six looks that we think are ring-spiring.
1. Halo Setting with Split Shank: A round brilliant center stone paired with a halo split shank setting creates a feminine and elegant look without feeling too delicate. Depending on your taste, you can create a setting that has a more modern or antique style, as you can see below. Because of the unique nature of the setting, you can select a traditional pave wedding band if you like some "air" in-between your engagement ring and band, but if you prefer something more fitted, consider a simple, curved wedding band.
L-R Neil Lane Jennifer Hudson's Round Brilliant in Pave Double Halo Setting, Knox Jewelers Round Halo Cielo with Full Bezel, Tiffany Elsa Peretti wedding band, Knox Jewelers Valencia Band
2. Sapphire Accent Stones: White diamonds accented with colorful baguettes and side stones are another great way to play with color. We also like the slight but not overwhelming detailing that these rings have giving them a unique flare. We love the idea of flanking this type of ring with two delicate eternity bands, or a single shared setting diamond band.
L-R Tacori Dantela Collection 3 stone engagement ring with sapphire, Philip Press Sapphire Accent Diamond Ring, Tacori Dantela Collection Wedding Band,
3. Yellow: A colorful center stone flanked by white sidestones creates such a clean and classic look. However, you can work with the jeweler to mix the cuts and shapes of the diamonds for a unique style that speaks to you. The catch? Fancy yellow diamonds are very pricey so we would recommend either a yellow sapphire which is a gorgeous gemstone or a canary yellow diamond in a halo setting, which will make the stone appear larger than it is.
L-R: Harry Winston Fancy Emerald Cut Yellow with Trapezoid Sidestones, KingofJewelry.com Canary Yellow cushion cut diamond with micropave setting, Philip Press Yellow and Diamond Band
4. Double Stone: Modern and ultra-unique. Pair a white diamond with a gemstone for a dazzle of color. We adore aquamarine – it’s not something you see every day, but the blue and green hues are stunning. Add a round brilliant eternity ring to create a beautiful, sparkly set.
L-R Estrella del Norte 2 stone round brilliant , TIffany's Round Brilliant Shared Setting Wedding Band
5. Double Halo with Rubies: The double halo surrounding the cushion cut ring creates a very modern and symmetrical look. We recommend swapping out the ring's triple band for a single or double band (depending on how thick you want the ring to feel). And, to add some color, pair it with two with ruby and diamond wedding bands. We find this look to be very romantic and playful.
L-R: Double Halo Cushion Cut ; DiamondHarmony.com Ruby Stackable Ring
6. Stacked Rings: This is a non traditional choice, but we're somewhat obsessed with this look - forego the engagement ring and stack up to four rings of various styles and colors like the amazingly gorgeous Celebration collection from Tiffany's!
L-R: Tiffany's Celebration Rings
Whats your favorite look? Visit our Facebook page and Vote here!
In December we featured the rings of a newly married bride whose layered look is not only exquisite, but very in. Today, we have a few pictures of her Singapore wedding as well as the professional ring shots taken on that day.
Photography: Timeless Romance
Readers, we are in love with Fancy colored diamonds and are so excited to feature Seren Diamond, a manufacturer of natural fancy colored diamonds with an extensive inventory of exclusive and rare stones. Although they are primarily a source of fancy diamonds, they have started to design and manufacture jewelry. The vivid hues of their stones paired with such intricate and unique settings are simply perfection. Here are some of our faves we pulled from their collection..
About this Jeweler: Seren Diamond Ltd. is a family business with more than 40 years of experience in manufacturing of Special Fancy Color Diamonds and white diamonds, dealing from rough to polished. If you are looking for a fancy colored stone, Seren offers an extensive inventory as well as the opportunity to get the diamonds from the source. Over the years Seren has gained the reputation of a supplier of the rarest fancy color diamonds and has manufactured a wide range of diamond shapes both fancy and traditional rounds. And, they will do custom work to help their clients create the perfect colored-stone ring!
4 things you may not know about Fancy Colored Diamonds:
1. Natural Fancy color diamonds are extremely rare and less than 1% of all the diamonds mined for the diamond industry are fancy color.
2. Out of this small quantity less than 1% are red diamonds.
3. Fancy color diamonds are purchased almost exclusively for their color intensity and color distribution which are the main influencing factors in regards to their price.
4. Prices for fancy color diamonds are increasing due to their demand while prices for white diamonds have decreased quite substantially.
To all our fabulous readers, Our giveaway is officially closed. Thank you for participating! We love all the beautiful rings that have been coming our way all week. We will announce the winner on Monday. Stay tuned! Vanessa and Rosanna...RingSpotters
Happy Birthday to us! We can't believe how quickly one year has gone by and are thrilled with the support and response from you, our fabulous readers. So today we celebrate one year of RingSpotters with our first ever giveaway!
We call it the "Love Your Rings" giveaway because it's all about caring for and protecting your gorgeous and sparkly pieces. One lucky winner will receive the following package worth over $75:
How to Enter
Entering is simple:
1. Comment below or email us (at [email protected]) a photo or link of either your engagement ring or of your dream ring! Do include a brief description of the ring and a sentence or two on why you love it.
2. Click the "Like" button at the bottom of this post.
You have until Friday, February 4 at 5pm PST to enter. That's it!
The Details: All entrants must include a valid email address, which will be used solely to notify the winner. We will not sell, share or rent your email address or add you to any mailing lists. The winner, who will be selected at random, will be announced on Monday, February 7 on RingSpotters.com and will also be notified via email. We will ship only to an address in the United States. By submitting your image to RingSpotters.com, you grant us permission to add your image to our gallery of rings unless specifically requested.
Newlywed and Spykid Alexa Vega was spotted at the Wynn Nail Salon in LA with her custom engagment ring and wedding bands. Her movie "From Prada to Nada" comes out today, so we thought we'd share this exclusive shot we received just this week.
Gwyneth Paltrow's engagement ring is one of our all time favorites. Yes, she's been married for an eternity in Hollywood years, but this one will always be a classic!
Ring Details: Asscher cut diamond with a micropave halo setting and band
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and there are a million and a half gifts to choose from... but which one says thoughtful, romantic and unique at the same time? We scoured the web and asked some of our industry friends and came up with our own Valentine's Day gift guide. So here it is: five jewelry gifts under $100 and five splurges that will surely put a smile on your loved or "liked" ones face.
1. Coach Ring $78: For the colorful and bubbly, try these stackable gold plated rings from Coach - they are feminine, adorable and fun.
2. Lulu Frost for J.Crew Bracelet, $98: For the classic lady, you can't go wrong this bracelet with its mix of modern and antique, silver and gold.
3. Juicy Couture Flower Ring, $78 Who doesn't adore flower rings? This bold multi-layer cocktail ring is the perfect combination of color and sparkle.
4. Banana Republic Necklace, $79.50: This gold plated necklace will add a classy edge to any outfit, day and night.
5. Stacked Rings, $88: Because we are obsessed with stacked rings and love the silver and black color combination. Wear them as rings, or loop them around a silver chain for a multi-layered necklace.
The Valentine's Day Splurges
Beautiful statement pieces that can add glitz and glamour to any wardrobe.
3. Bvlgari BZero1 Pendant, $1,030: This to-die-for pendant can also be worn as a ring; it comes in 18k gold and white gold and is a classic, versatile piece that any lady should be so lucky to have.
